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Edward MEILLEUR
1944 - 1987

Edward Joseph Meilleur, aged 43 years, of 317 Madison St., Winnipeg, Man., passed away at Chub Lake, Ont. on Tuesday, November 17, 1987.

He was born on October 23, 1944, in Fort Frances, Ont. Mr. Meilleur had served  for six years in the Armoured Division of the Canadian Armed Forces in Cyprus. Upon his discharge from the Armed Forces he took up residence in Atikokan, Ont. in 1968, where he worked for several years as a general  contractor.  He later moved to Winnipeg in 1985 where he had resided since. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 4 in Winnipeg and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 145 in Atikokan, Ont. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was always building various things. Among his many hobbies he enjoyed wilderness survival.

Edward was united in marriage on May 28, 1976 to the former Darlene Sanders who survives with two daughters, Sherrie of Red Deer, Alta., Brandee of Winnipeg, Man.; two sons Donald and Guy, both of Winnipeg, Man. ; his father Nap Meilleur of Gilbert Lake, Ont. ; two brothers, Don and wife Yvonne of Atikokan, Ont., Marcel of Saskatchewan ; six sisters, Pearl and husband Gary of Arnes, Man., Agnes Michayluk of Fort  Frances, Ont., Mary Anne McEvoy of Atikokan, Ont., Rosemarie of Hamilton, Ont., Annette and husband Bill Hayka of Fort Frances, Ont., Janette of Dryden, Ont. ; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Sarah and his nephew Trent Meilleur.

A memorial  service was held on Friday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Atikokan, Ont., Fr. Ross Feeley officiated with cremation in Thunder Bay, Ont.

In memoriam donations may be make to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Box 655, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M9.


DARLENE MEILLEUR
(nee Sanders)
Darlene Meilleur was loving mother, stepmom, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world peacefully on April 10, 2022.

She was born to Vera and Jack Sanders on June 18, 1941 in Dauphin. She held a variety of jobs, among her favorites were working as a fundraiser for Books for Kids and cashier at Dollorama in St. James.

Her proudest roll, however, was being a mom to her beloved Brandee, who tragically passed away at age 37. If there is some comfort, it’s knowing the two of them, who could light up a room with their laughter, are reunited.

Darlene was always down for fun, from dancing to playing cards at the kitchen table late into the night. She always had a least one pet, from a Spider Monkey, to a crotchety Chihuahua, and too many cats to name.

She is survived by sisters, Verne and Yvonne (Don); and will be missed by dear friends, Pat, Carron and Phyllis (Gary); nieces and nephews, cousins and those she made special connections with over the years.

Special thanks to niece Melanie (Claude) who offered care and support to Darlene always, but especially through the end of her life, and step-daughter Sherrie who was also by Darlene’s side in her final days. Great niece Melissa provided Auntie Dar great comfort by taking her cherished cat Dolly.

A small family service will take place at a later date.