Obituary of Bessie May Melanson

MELANSON, Bessie May - 81, Annapolis Royal passed away on Sunday July 10, 2011 Middleton. Born in Parkers Cove she was a daughter of the late Austin and Etta (Dorey) Weir. Bessie was a wonderful person, she was a friend to everyone who knew her, she would do anything for anybody. She would always leave you with a smile. She loved flowers, cats and baking. She rescued many cats and found homes for them. Bessie ran the B&W Canteen in Annapolis Royal. She also worked at the Annapolis IGA as Bakery Manager and part time at Emin?¢s Clothing Store, Annapolis Royal. She retired in the mid 90?¢s. Bessie was an avid flower gardener. Bessie will be sadly missed by nephew Dean and his wife Janice and special kitty - Mittens쳌. Bessie is survived by sisters Rosella Pye, Annapolis Royal, half sister Muriel Halliday, Sydney. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Wilbur - Wimpy쳌 Melanson; brother Gordon Dorey; partner Raymond Fletcher; special nephews Robert - Bobby쳌 Dorey and Raymond Melanson. Visitation will be Wednesday July 13, 2011 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the Annapolis Royal United Baptist Church where funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bob Reid officiating. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Lequille. Donations in memory of Bessie may be made to the Tender Loving Care (TLC) Animal Shelter, Digby or your S.P.C.A. Thank you to the staff of the Heart of the Valley long Term Care Centre, Middleton, for their great care and attention. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home 568 Main St. Wolfville Nova Scotia, B4P 1E7. Donation and condolences may be forwarded to the above address or online at www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca