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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
MELLING, Herbert Frederick - age 90, of Halifax, passed away peacefully in Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, QEII, on April 30, 2015. Herb was born in Winnipeg, Man. on November 12, 1924, to the late Frederick and Emma (Kiel). He served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War, then was employed for 45 years in the window and door industry from coast to coast. He was an avid shopper, cook, curler, sports fan and member of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 95). He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Ruth (Getz); daughter, Diane (late Bert Grant) from Halifax; sons, Doug from Halifax and Daryl from Riverview, N.B.; grandchildren, Brian St. John (Joni) and Brett Grant (Crystal) from Dartmouth; Tyler Melling (Lacey) and Christine Melling (Jeremy) from Riverview, N.B.; great-granddaughter, Claire St. John; sister, Elsie (late Fred Lieske) from Calgary, Alta. Forever loved and remembered as a very vital and determined man. The family has respected his wishes of cremation with no funeral service. Herb will be committed to sea by the R.C.N. Many thanks to the staff of the East Garrison Wing for the care in his last months of life.
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