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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
MELOCHE, Brian Timothy (RMC 1997) - 37, of Dartmouth, formerly of Wolfville, quietly passed away in Dartmouth General Hospital after a longtime illness on Sunday, September 20, 2009. Born on March 16, 1972, he was a son of Sandy Helmkay and Terry Meloche. Brian was a generous, caring man and a loyal friend who touched the lives of many. His passions were music, swimming and running, the pursuit of and sharing of knowledge, and the Montreal Canadiens. He was a graduate of Horton High School (1990) and the Royal Military College of Canada. He pursued his love of science, earning a BSc in Physics and Space Science with a minor in psychology. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy for 11 years as a Canadian Forces Officer (1990-2002) and is a lifetime member of the Royal Military College Club of Canada Alumni Association. He worked in Human Services for six years as an addiction counsellor. Brian was also a volunteer running coach and tutor at Phoenix House. He is survived by his parents; sister, Kimberley (Steven) Ball; brother, Kevin (Kaori); sister, Michelle (Wade) Deering. He will also be missed by feline companion, Pandora. He was predeceased by his godfather, Al Patrick Brian. The family offers special thanks to the Palliative Care Unit on 3 East at Dartmouth General Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to Parker Street Food Bank.
Brian's father, CPO1 ET Terry Meloche, also served in the Navy.
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