Obituary of Melvin Richard Eyre

EYRE, Melvin (Mel) August 25, 1927 – June 7, 2015. It is with deep sadness we announce Mel’s unexpected death after a short battle with cancer. Husband of Jeanette (Normandin). Dear father of Rick (wife Reet) of Walkerton and Jim (wife Jane) of Oakville and predeceased by son Tony (2014). Beloved Papa to Alexis (husband Sean), Michael, Andrew, Vanessa and Phoenix, step-grandchildren Eric and Vanessa, great-grandchildren Jesse, Graham, and Charity, step-great-grandchildren Dillon and Tyson. Mel is also survived by his brother Norm (wife Ann) Eyre of Lindsay, brother-in-law Russ (wife Loza) Normandin of Oakville, many nieces, nephews and cousins, and daughter-in-law Mary Eyre of London. Predeceased by parents John & Bernice (Porter) Eyre of Woodstock and brothers Jack (wife Betty) Eyre and Bruce (wife Bev) Eyre. Mel retired from Cabot Carbon in 1991 after 38 years of service. He was a fountain of knowledge and loved nothing better than to discuss current events and share his endless ideas on how to make the world a better place. Our sincere thanks to the wonderful, caring staff in the Intensive Care Unit at Bluewater Health, who were extremely compassionate towards Mel and our family. A truly remarkable team. Papa, we send you off in love and peace. The Eyre family. Cremation has taken place. Private family arrangements entrusted to the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 519-344-3131. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 714 Lite St, Point Edward or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation, 774 London Rd, Sarnia, N7T 4Y1. Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com.