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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
STONE, Melvin Albert - husband to the late Doris Stone, of Preeceville passed away on May 5, 2023, at the age of 100 years. Melvin Stone was born on October 14, 1922, in Montreal. He lived there until he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy as a coder, where he served for three years. During his time in the Navy, Melvin had the job of decoding messages before they could be sent to ground troops. He also spent time as a commissioner in the Navy and was stationed in Halifax. After the Second World War, Melvin met the love of his life, Doris. The couple settled down and raised four children. They lived in Montreal before they moved to Dartmouth to be closer to their son. In retirement, the couple moved to Preeceville in 2006 to be near their daughter. When Doris's health started to decline, they moved into the Preeceville Personal Care Home located in Sturgis. When Doris passed away in 2017 and the care home in Sturgis closed its doors, Melvin moved to the care home in Preeceville, where he resided till his passing. Melvin enjoyed wood working, doing latch-hook rugs, watching Tom Hank's movies, and reading Louis L'Amour novels. He made two grandfather clocks, two cedar chests and he built a large China cabinet for Doris's doll collection. He will be remembered for being a jokester that enjoyed laughing and being with people. Melvin is predeceased by his wife, Doris; and daughter, Diana Lowe. Melvin is survived by his children, Richard (Linda), Brian (Ruby), and Gary (Patti); as well as twelve grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from the Chapel of Preeceville Funeral Home with Pastor Hein Bertram of St. John Lutheran Church officiating, with support from Pastor Floyd Covill of the New Life Tabernacle. The hymns were 'Mansion on a Hill', 'The Old Rugged Cross', Amazing Grace', 'He Walked With Me' and 'Eternal Father, Strong to Save'. Keira Vandale, Melvin's great-granddaughter, played special music on her violin. Interment followed in the Preeceville Community Cemetery with Katherine Vandale serving as the urn bearer. Memorials in memory of Melvin may be made to Preeceville Personal Care Home as gifts of remembrance. (the Preeceville Progress, 01 Jun 2023)
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