Obituary of Melvin A. Munn

With his family at his side the death of Melvin Munn, husband of Ruth (Limkilde) Munn occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Sunday, March 3, 2013. He was born in Murray River, PE on August 7, 1923 to the late Earle and Christina (Bowles) Munn. Melvin served Canada in World War II in the Royal Canadian Navy. He served in the North Atlantic aboard the HMCS Caribou. He was a carpenter by trade but worked for Murray and Gregory Ltd. for many years, retiring as manager. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #64 Portland and a member of St. Luke’s Church. Besides his wife, Ruth; Melvin is survived by his son, Brian of Saint John; daughter, Susan Green (Barry) of Grand Bay-Westfield; brother, Curtis; sister, Peggy Munn; grandchildren: Christopher (Julie), Erin Munn and Lindsay Munn; step-granddaughter, Erin Green (Trevor); two nieces and one nephew. He was predeceased by his parents, daughter-in-law, Glenna Munn and brothers: Russell, Robert and Bill. Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute Service will be held on Tuesday at 7:00 pm during visitation. The Funeral Service will be held from St. Luke’s Church, 369 Main Street on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Interment will take place in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. A heartfelt thank you to the Doctors and Staff of the Palliative Care Unit (SJRH) for the extraordinary care and compassion they provided during Melvin’s stay with them. For those who wish, remembrances to Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.