Joseph (Joe) Melanson of Riverview, passed away at his residence on Monday, July 6, 2020.  Born in St. Paul, NB, he was the son of the Late Alfred and Georgina (Allain) Melanson.  He retired from Corrections Canada as a Warden from the Yellowknife Correctional Services following a career of over 20 years during which time he received his black belt in karate. Joseph was a proud serving member of the Second Battalion of The Black Watch.  He was an avid golfer and member of the Country Meadows Golf Club.  Joe enjoyed spending precious time with good friends Louis Deveau and Eric Estey.

He will be dearly missed by wife Mary (Peg) Melanson, daughter Michele Melanson, sisters Norma Melanson, Patricia Pelletier, Lise (Paul) Theriault; brother Rheal (Yvonne) Melanson; He held a special place in his heart for his niece Carole and her husband Gilles; granddaughters Jamie, Toni, Sydney, great-grandchildren Tynan, Harlan, Ashton, and Oaklyn.  Aside from his parents, he was predeceased by sisters Charlene and Phyllis and a brother Guy.

Honoring Joe’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service.  His arrangements have been entrusted with Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview, (869-2007).  Donations made to The Heart and Stroke or NB Lung would be greatly appreciated by his family.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca