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Kim Salter posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
My heart hurts for your family. Words can’t express how sad I am for you all. Cherish your memories of your beautiful daughter.My deepest and heart felt condolences to you all. Sending the biggest of hugs.
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Thursday, January 30, 2025
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I am so thankful to have made such great memories with an amazing cousin. You always made sure I felt included. Thank you for all of the good times whether it was at Gram Frank's house, random adventures you brought me along for, visits out to Brooklyn to see you guys, family get togethers, etc.
To Tash, Ryan, Aunt Yvonne and Uncle David, I am so unbelievably sorry. Sending all of my love to you guys during this difficult time.
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Jackie and Billy Morash posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Try as we might to find profound words to ease your grief, there are none. Just know that you are in our hearts. We have some great memories of Melissa - sleep overs, soccer trips. Her wry sense of humour took a bit of getting used to but once you did…she was funny as hell!
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Claudia Harding posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
I worked with Melissa at the VG over the last several years. She was an amazing advocate for her patients and her teammates, always going out of her way to make things better for them in any way she could. As a Habs fan we chatted lots about their young team and how good they were going to be over the next few years. I will miss those chats for sure and will think of Melissa every time I watch them play. She will be so missed by everyone who knew her. Rest easy Melissa.
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Karen House posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
David, Yvonne and family
Sending our heartfelt condolences, cherish your memories.
Darrel and Karen House
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Melissa was the type of person who connected with everyone she met. She had a caring, empathetic personality and always put others’ needs before her own. She put people first.
I met Melissa through work, and although we were in different departments, I felt I could come to her for anything. From the moment we met, I knew she had my back.
I am blessed to have worked alongside Melissa more recently. Both being new managers with offices next to each other, we navigated challenges, shared a lot, and, most importantly, leaned on each other.
I’ll never forget that no matter what was going on in her world, she made it a priority to think of everyone around her and ensured everyone was taken care of.
Someone told me once that it’s not what someone does that you remember; it’s how they made you feel.
Melissa, I’ll miss your random acts of kindness, whether it be a surprise coffee, a gift for no reason other than you were thinking of me (or my kids!), or an inspiring quote to start the day.
I’ll miss our walks around the hospital (okay, let’s be honest here, we went for one walk and said we would go every day—LOL).
I’ll miss our hugs (you said you hated hugs, but I don’t think that was ever true).
I know your light is shining over all of us, and I’m grateful to have been a part of your journey.
With love, my friend,
Angie
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Melissa gave me a candle one Christmas that's always in my kitchen. It smells like peaches and I remember her showing me the collection she had bought and we tested the scent of each one. She paid attention to the one I liked.
I am so sorry for your loss. She will always be with you.
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Sue Sheehy posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
David, Yvonne and family
My sincerest condolences for the loss of your daughter Melissa. Although I didn’t know her personally I’ve learned a lot about her from her obituary and other peoples post. She sounds like a very special person. I’m so very sorry. Rest easy Melissa.
Sue Sheehy
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Sara & Jamie Alexander posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Yvonne and David, we are so sorry to hear about Melissa’s passing. Sincere condolences.
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Lisa Nodwell posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Melissa was a beautiful person. She shared a kindness and generous spirit that lifted others and sparked a smile even when you were feeling lost. She never missed checking on others with a few words of advice but mostly a compassionate ear for any sort of problem, big or small. This made her a valued friend, sister, daughter, partner, coworker and a fantastic leader.
Melissa worked as a pharmacy manager with me for the past few years and we've shared a lot of laughs and tears. Despite the worries that made some days a heavy weight, Melissa always put her team first and I knew they had the best person to lead the way. We all desperately wish we had one more minute to tell Melissa how much she meant to us - I know I do - but that would take an eternity for how many hearts she touched. Instead, we will remember and care a little deeper about each other because Melissa showed us how. Bless you, dear Melissa. Rest in peace.
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Melissa was a cherished member of our family.Her spirit lifted & inspired us to care for each other.She will live forever in our hearts.
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Lisa Huskins posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
We are so saddened to hear of Melissa's passing. It is just not fair. We are thinking of all of you during this difficult time. I only met Melissa once when she visited St. Albert, but remember she was funny and smiling all the time.
- Lisa and Ian Huskins
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Melissa Hines posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
David, Yvonne & Family
I am so sorry to hear of Melissa's passing. Melissa and I went to high school together. She always went out of her way to make you feel welcome. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by so many. Please accept my deepest condolences and prayers. RIP Melissa
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Lindsay Leckie posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
David, Yvonne, & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family have been in our thoughts. Sending our sincere condolences.
The Leckie Family
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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I wish you could see the outpour of love from your friends and family and I hope that you know how much you were loved. Missing you. Love,
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Hatchard planted a tree in memory of Melissa Rae (Sanford) Carter
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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I wish you could see the outpour of love from your friends and family and I hope that you know how much you were loved. Missing you. Love,
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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May your light shine on.
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Glen and Terry Harvey posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
To David,Yvonne and family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Condolences to all that knew her
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Natalie Keeping posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
My sincerest condolences to my daughter and granddaughter and Melissa’s family. My heart breaks for you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Natalie Keeping
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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Forever in our hearts.Rest easy, our sweet friend. Love, Shanda & Kristin
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Cashie Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
David, Yvonne, Natasha & Ryan:
We would like to offer our deepest and most sincere condolences to you and the entire family on this devastating loss. Melissa was taken way too soon. She was funny, kind and a bright light in this world. She will continue to shine as she reunites with Sadie and Motley. We’ll miss you.
It is our hope that your warm memories of her will give you strength to navigate this difficult time.
May you rest peacefully, Melissa.
Warm hugs from us all: Janique, Ruben, Mikelle and Arielle
P.S. I’ll miss her funny random texts and those early winter morning updates. — Janique
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Delana and Kyra Keeping planted a tree in memory of Melissa Rae (Sanford) Carter
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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In my heart and mind always. Sending much love to all her family and friends.
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Bernie and Mary Rafuse posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss, sending our sincere condolences to the families.
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.
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Rev Seth Moore posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
My heart sends love out to all who survive Melissa and the two dogs who passed with her. May you find comfort during this loss, may your heart flow with ceaseless love and may her memory always be a blessing to you.
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Richard &Pam Abell posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
David&Yvonne , our deepest sympathies for you and family with your loss . Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love Rick&Pam
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Bruce and Janice purchased flowers
Monday, January 27, 2025
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Melissa will live on in your hearts and minds.We are here for you to lean on.
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Chris Hunter posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Yvonne,David & Families
So sorry for your loss.
Cherish those beautiful memories.
Chris & Jerry Hunter
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Bobby Cruickshank and Char Aulenback posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences from Bobby Cruickshank and myself
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Bob parker posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
I am a co worker of Melissa’s , been working with her for the extent of her career with NSHA. She was, and still is an amazing person, who put everyone before herself. Love her and will miss her, and send my sincere condolences to the family. You will move on but her memories, and love will always be there with you. God bless all and be sure to stay strong
Bob
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Clyde &Carol Wilkins posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Sending our deepest sympathy at your loss,you are in our hearts and prayers, cherish your memories
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Uncle Tony, Aunt Mary, Samantha, Toni-Ann, Linzee and Lezlee purchased flowers
Monday, January 27, 2025
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Always in our hearts. Lovingly remembered
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Uncle Tony, Aunt Mary, Samantha, Toni-Ann, Linzee and Lezlee planted a tree in memory of Melissa Rae (Sanford) Carter
Monday, January 27, 2025
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Always in our hearts. Lovingly remembered
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Rose Chiasson posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Melissa was my friend and co worker. I loved her smile and sense of humour. She went above and beyond to help people - a huge advocate for mental health and really listened to people. I recently lost my husband suddenly and Melissa was there to offer support. She visited me in December and I am so thankful she did. We talked and had a few laughs. She was happy and we hugged good bye. You will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Rest in Peace my friend.
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Lynn Campbell posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
I’m so very sorry to hear of Melissa’s tragic passing. I knew Melissa from her time working at good old HCH. I loved her dry sense of humour and her honesty. Gone way too soon. Sincere condolences.
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Monday, January 27, 2025
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Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. You are always in our thoughts. Brooklyn Dental Team
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Melissa Rae (Sanford) Carter
Monday, January 27, 2025
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Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. You are always in our thoughts. Brooklyn Dental Team
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Monday, January 27, 2025
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It is with deepest sympathy that we are sending love your way.
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Monday, January 27, 2025
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It is with deepest sympathy that we are sending love your way.
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Lorraine Armstrong Winsor posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Yvonne and family. My sincere condolences to you and your family for your unimaginable loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.
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Melissa had the rarest and most treasured attributes I look for in a friend. She was always honest and authentically herself, while still being one of the kindest and understanding people I know. She always had such a big heart and could see the best in everyone.
I’ve known Melissa for almost 10 years through working in the Pharmacy at the VG. I had the pleasure of being on the same team as Melissa during the covid 12-hour shifts. She was always up for a lunch time walk or get together for some laughs, then it was straight back to the work she cared so deeply for.
More recently, Melissa and I became very close friends. We enjoyed many deep conversations and fun times together. We bonded over our love of animals and struggles with mental health. I wish Melissa and I had become close sooner, so I would have had more great memories to cherish.
I was so incredibly happy when Melissa found love and started a new life chapter. My heart is so broken knowing she won’t get to continue the beautiful life she was building. My sincerest condolences to all her family and friends.
Melissa’s passing reminds me to never take those you care about for granted, and to always keep pushing through. Her memory will continue to motivate me to create more authentic and meaningful relationships.
Love and miss you forever,
Tabitha, Callie, and Arlo
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Dwight Bennett posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Yvonne, David and family, thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Dwight & Mary Lou
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Barb Carroll posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Yvonne, David and family
We were so saddened to hear of your daughter’s passing. We are never prepared for these tragedies, but cherish the memories you have as a family and allow them to ease your grief.
Barb &Wendell
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Sherri vanKippersluis posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Yvonne, David, Natasha, Ryan
We are saddened to hear of this tragedy in your family. Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Keep those wonderful memories of Melissa with you every day.
Sherri and Mike vanKippersluis
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Cathy and Charlie Illsley posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
David, Yvonne, Natasha and Ryan,
Words can not convey the sadness we feel for you all at this time. I will always cherish the times we got to spend as parents, watching our girls play sports together thru their high school years. The picture you have chosen for Melissa is how I will always remember her, with a big smile on her face. Please know many people are sharing in your grief. I hope the wonderful family memories you have will help you thru this time.
Cathy and Charlie Illsley
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Sherri Longpre posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
So sorry to hear this.
Our deepest condolences
Sherri and family
(Daughter of Lorna(Sanford)smith who is sister to grant(David’s father)
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Amanda Friis posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Melissa was the kind of person who you could open up to and know that you were in a safe place. She would always lend an ear to her co-workers who needed to talk. She loved her Pharmacy Family and supported her staff in any way she could.
At work we have snack bin for staff to enjoy during their workday. When our office moved to the 11th floor in January 2024 it made it difficult to run to the office to get "some joy" from the snack bin. I remember on more than one occasion Melissa coming to our office and emptying her pockets with a HUGE SMILE on her face and saying "I brought you some JOY!" That was an understatement sweet Melissa!
Melissa fought for what was right, she stood up for those who needed it, and she listened without judgement when people needed an understanding and sympathetic ear.
I'm devastated that you were taken so suddenly. To Melissa's family and friends ~ I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. I hope the stories and memories that are shared with you over the coming weeks and months bring you comfort that Melissa was loved and cared for by all who knew her.
Thank you for sharing your bright light with us, rest easy Melissa ~ We Love You.
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Brenda Cruickshank posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
David, Yvonne, Ryan & Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. The love and joy your daughter brought to everyone will never be forgotten.
Clinton and I spent many hockey road trips with the Sanford’s. I always remember Melissa being bubbly and very witty. She was kind and very close to her family.
May all the joyful memories your family shared carry you through the difficult days ahead.
Brenda Cruickshank
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Sally and Dave Fischer posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
David, Yvonne, Natasha, Ryan and family; we were deeply saddened to hear of Melissa’s passing. Please know we are thinking of you all during this very difficult time. Dave and Sally Fischer.
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Margaret Rooney posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
What heartbreaking news! There are no words that will comfort you at this sad time.
I had the pleasure of growing up with Yvonne and spent a lot of time at the Frank house. Such solid, loving and caring people. In lots of ways they helped raise me. I have so many fond memories. So when Melissa came to work at Pharmasave during her training I immediately saw all those family qualities. Yvonne and David you raised a wonderful person, a real team player, dependable, and hard working.
Melissa will be dearly missed. May all your treasured memories help you through this difficult time.
Love Margaret
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Heather Weir posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
To Melissa’s dear family,
We are sincerely sorry for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you and hope your beautiful memories of Melissa will give you some comfort with this tragic loss.
Donald & Heather Weir
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Rest easy, Melissa. Many years have gone by but thanks to social media, stayed connected. Many great memories I'll keep close to my heart.
Thinking of Tash and Melissa's entire family at this very difficult time.
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Colleen MURPHY posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Melissa meant so much to me. We were always helping each other through tough times, but we could always make each other laugh. Little things meant the world to her. I wish we had so much more time to hang out, go to movies, restaurants, or just hang with the dogs. She was such a strong person, even though she didn’t feel it sometimes. She put so much energy caring about others. I loved it when she did something for herself, kayaking with her dad, visiting Alicia, going to see Ryan and family. I was blessed to have her in my life, and I will miss her deeply.
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Crystal Spence posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
David, Yvonne , Natasha and Ryan, families and friends,
I could not believe what I was reading and I cannot imagine your hurt and broken hearts.. .I am sending my love and my thoughts are with you all, I send my sincere condolences..
Your are all such loving people, hope you are embraced by many at this difficult time..
Crystal Spence
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Rob and Brenda Campbell posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Our condolences to family and friends.
Sincerely Rob and Brenda Campbell
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Marilyn Redden posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
David, Yvonne, Natasha, Ryan and families, we were so very sorry to hear of Melissa’s accident. We have many happy memories of Melissa from our soccer days when the girls played together. We are thinking of all of you at this very difficult time. Paul and Marilyn
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Chery Palmer posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
David,Yvonne and family. Sorry to hear about Melissa. Please accept my condolences. I knew Melissa from working at HCH
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Cynthia & Greg Ross posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
I am so sorry to hear such sad news. There are no words to say but know we are thinking of your family. Take care of each other.YTTHT
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Heather Neville posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
I am so saddened by Melissa’s passing. My condolences to Melissa’s family and all who loved her. She cared so much for her NS Health pharmacy family. I got to work with her on some projects and she always tried to support her colleagues to make things better. I’ll miss her.
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Paul and Cindy DeMont posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Yvonne, David and family. So sad and sorry to hear of Melissa’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Sending hugs.
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Ed & Debby Kellner posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Yvonne David, Tasha, Ryan, Delana..
We offer our prayers and love on the passing of Melissa. What a lovely, sunny, personality plus and crazy humour filled heart.
May your memories keep you laughing and remembering her as she continues to shine...
Rest well Melissa, you are loved...
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Darlene Taylor posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Yvonne, David and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and take good care of each other as you try to make sense of this tragic and sudden loss of your daughter.
Sending hugs.
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Sandra DeMont posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Donnie and I are so sorry to hear this. Our hearts go out to the family. Hugs
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ESTELL BROWN and David Brown posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss sincere condolences and sending big hugs to you all
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Craig Faulkner posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
To Melissa’s family.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Melissa’s death. I have wonderful memories of the time she and I worked together in the Pharmacy at Hants Community Hospital. We shared a lot of laughs and the tasks were much easier because of Melissa’s great work ethic and super sense of humour. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Craig Faulkner
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Hillary McGuire posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Working with Melissa was one of the highlights of my job. Not only was she amazing at her job but she was a fun and wonderful friend! We bonded over our love of fur babies! The world's light is dimmer without her in it. My condolences to her family and friend's, she will be so missed.
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Gali Latariya posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Anyone who was fortunate to work with Melissa knew that she was always there to support them with kindness and empathy. She will be so dearly missed. Sending my sincere condolences to Melissa’s family and friends.
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Deirdre Moore posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Hi, I am one of Melissa's coworkers and friends from work . Melissa and have worked together for a while now. I remember the first time I made brownies, she loved them. After that, I made them especially for her. I wish now, I had made them more for her. She would cone into my office and catch up. We would have the greatest talks. Some say that the pain you feel when someone you love dies is the love you have for them that now has nowhere to go. There is alot of pain because Melissa was loved endlessly.
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Sunday, January 26, 2025
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Cora and Glen Marin posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Yvonne,, David, Natasha and Ryan - sending sincere condolences to all of you. Melissa was such a nice person and will be missed by all! Hugs and prayers to all the family.
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Marlene & Rick Morell lit a candle
Sunday, January 26, 2025
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Melissa is a candle burning bright. If heaven is a long walk on a nature trail with Sadie and Motley, then that is where she will be.
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Jackie Elliott &Ralph Rix posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Yvonne,David,and family,
We were very shocked and saddened to hear of Melissa’s accident.We remember Melissa ,Natasha ,and Ryan from our dental days in Windsor.Such great children and sports enthusiasts.May you gather strength from all your cherished memories of Melissa .Sounds like there were many great times.Our sincere condolences to you all.Hugs.
Jackie&Ralph
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Allan Fraser posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
I knew Melissa since she was a little girl and also her sister Natasha,she will be miss by everyone who knew her.When you think of life taken away so young way to soon Melissa R.I.P.L3Byy
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Natasha (Frank) Clyde posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Melissa, you were one spicy cousin. I loved your unfiltered honestly. I am going to miss our visits and adventures. From right when you were a wee one taking you & Tash to feed the ducks at the pond behind Gram’s to going to the beach and covering you in the ground with sand to touring museums with the kids, right up until just last year. We’ve toured, celebrated and laughed for 40 years. Mostly I will miss razzing you about the Habs because that was our thing. I will never apologize for being a leaf fan. I fondly remember you making me 10 years older than I was and calling me mom when we would go into a store.
Ian, Avery, Simone, Garett and I love you and miss you sooo much. Yvonne, David, Tash, Ryan and family, our hearts go out to you. We love you more than anything.
Love Big Tash
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Beth Sheehy Sanford posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
David, Yvonne and family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your daughter.
I can only imagine the pain you are going through.
Remember the good times.
Sending warm hugs,
Robert and Beth Sanford
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Terry & Teresa Mahoney posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Dear Dave, Yvonne, Natasha & Ryan,
We are so very sorry to hear about Melissa’s accident. Sending our sincere condolences to you all at this very, very sad time. I know the memories will be held dear in your hearts ❤️
Therese Globensky posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Mélissa is my niece. Was so happy to see her when she came to Ontario.
Yvonne, David, Natasha, Ryan, I am so sorry for your loss.
Rest assured that the miles separating us cannot stop how much I love you all. My prayers are with you. May all the memories help in your deep sorrow.
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Barbara Knowles posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Dear David, Yvonne, Natasha, and Ryan
We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Having kids growing up at the same time- we used to see a lot of each other. I had the pleasure to work with Melissa at the hospital. She was so good at her job and a joy to work with. We hope your many precious memories will help you through this sad and difficult time. Our deepest sympathy and our thoughts are with you.
Brian, Barb and family
Carol and Doug O'Leary posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Our deepest condolences to all the family. She always wore a beautiful smile and was loved by all who knew her.❤️
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Joyce Atwell posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
So sorry to hear of Melissa passing. She was a wonderful person. I had the privilege of working with her at Hants Community Hospital. Condolences to you all.
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Diane and Wilf Ogilvie posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Sending sincere condolences to all the family.Wilf and Diane Ogilvie
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Patti & Ronnie Phillips posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
To Melissas family, we send our heartfelt condolences....such a tragic loss! Sending you much love on the passing of this lovely young lady. May she rest in peace along with her furbabies.
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Dennis & Deanna Arenburg posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
David & Yvonne we are so so sorry to hear of the passing of Melissa. Our hearts go out to you both and your family at this most difficult time. Sending you love
Dennis, Deanna & Family
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Shannon Hebert posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Melissa was a treasured work colleague. I will miss her wry humor and her smile. She was such an amazing person. I am so sad to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
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Charmaine Mailman posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
To the family i sending my condolences to you so sorry for your loss.God got a beautiful angel.
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Jennifer Daniels posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Natasha and all the family,
Sending my sincerest condolences to you all at this very difficult time.
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Susan Johnson posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Dear David, Yvonne and family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Melissa's tragic passing. I will remember fondly our many trips to the soccer fields all over the province. Please know i am thinking of you all.
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Peggy Wells posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
David , Yvonne , Natasha and Ryan I have no words that would comfort you all ! Such a tragedy of a beautiful , kind , funny and caring young lady ! I so enjoyed when she worked in Hants and would come to Emerg to either straighten us out or teach us something new ! Always a smile and that sparkle in her eyes . My heart felt condolences to you all. May she RIP
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Paulette Boutilier posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Dear Yvonne, David and family: We are so saddened to hear of this tragedy and such a great loss.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Paulette and Darrell Boutilier
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Melissa Hart posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Melissa was an amazing co-worker, who I was fortunate to also call my friend. She had such a sweet and kind soul and to know her is a blessing in itself. She will be so missed by all of us in the various pharmacy departments. She made it so easy to talk to her, she made the difficult conversations a little easier. You always felt supported by her. Every time she would call the DGH pharmacy and I would answer and she would say “Hi Melissa, it’s Melissa” and then we would giggle like little kids. She was a huge advocate and supporter of mental health and we all enjoyed the uplifting quotes she would share on social media. To say she will be missed is an understatement. Melissa’s departure is a profound loss for our pharmacy family and we send all of our love and biggest hugs to her family and friends during this heartbreaking time. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
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Debbie and Dean Greenough posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
To David, Yvonne and family
Sending our most sincere condolences to you all. We are heartbroken for you all and for Melissa’s many, many friends who are grieving your loss as well. I first met Melissa when I was working in her primary class at Brooklyn Elementary and she with her deep voice would team that class around like a mother hen, lol. Her leadership shone through then and they all listened to her. I know what an asset she was on the many teams she was part of at Hants West too.
Keeping you all in our thoughts as you navigate going forward. Hugs
Debbie Greenough and Dean
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Laura Scotland posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Dear David, Yvonne and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Melissa’s tragic passing. I have many fond memories of her from high school, as a talented team mate and a friend, and I fondly remember her special mix of toughness and sensitivity. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Love, Laura (Brackett) Scotland
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Jackie Parker posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Melissa’s passing. Know that we are all thinking of you at this time and send lots of prayers.
J. Parker and family
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Natasha Wrathall posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
I worked with Melissa when I was working at Hants Community. Her smile would light up a room , she was compassionate and aways helpful. My heart breaks for your loss she will never be forgotten .
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