Obituary of Melvin Henry Munn Sr

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Melvin Henry Munn Sr. on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Dr Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton.

He was born in Hayesville (Tugtown) to the late Perley and Nancy (Lovelace) Munn on May 27, 1930. Melvin was the husband of the late Lorna Mary Munn for70 years.

Melvin was a devoted father to Gary (Elizabeth) Munn of Fredericton, Audrey (Oran) Furlong of Fredericton, Norma (Tony) Munn of Porter Cove, Alfred (Judy) Munn of Porter Cove and his daughters-in-law, Susan Munn and Pam MacPherson.

Pup was a loving grandfather to Nicholas (Jennifer) Furlong, Sarah (Brian) Gilks, Lockie (Chelsea) Munn, Greg (Jenna) Munn and Ashley (Andrew) Welton; a loving great-grandfather to Jeremy (Sara) Munn, Dalen Furlong, Brayden Gilks, Kinley Gilks, Jaxon Gallant, Brantley St. Onge, Josie Munn, Bruce Furlong, Richard Furlong, Andie Welton, Adelyn Munn and Jorja Munn; great-great-grandfather to Sophia Munn, Lennon Munn and Opal Munn.

Melvin is survived by sisters, Helen Storey, Margaret Donnelly; sister-in-law, Vera Nason; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Beside his wife and parents, Melvin was predeceased by his son, Manny Munn; son-in-law, Andy Munn; brothers, Benny and Nelson; sisters, Isabel (Alex) Munn, Julia Price, Dottie (Nelson) Beek, Josephine Henchel and Ruby (Bobbie) Goodfellow.

Melvin was a woodworker by trade. He enjoyed making axe handles which were known to be the best on the Miramichi. He could often be found sitting on the porch in his rocking chair watching the Miramichi flow by, listening to music, especially the fiddle which he played earlier in life. He was always up for an adventure with his “kids”.

Visitation will be at York Funeral Home’s Miramichi Valley Chapel, 7681 Route 8, New Bandon, NB on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 6 – 8 pm. A Funeral Service will be held from York Funeral Home’s Miramichi Valley Chapel on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 2 pm. Interment will be in McNamee Pentecostal Cemetery, Porter Cove, at a later date. Pallbearers will be Andrew Welton, LeRoy Munn, Stephen Munn, Bennett Price, Brian Gilks and Deverne Jones. Honourary Pallbearers will be Tony Munn, Oran Furlong, Harry Pond, Bedford O’Donnell, Blake Munn and Larry Stewart. For those who wish, remembrances can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com