Mel will be remembered as a caring, intelligent and hardworking man who was continually looking for that next project on his beloved house and yard. He also enjoyed music, cards and philosophical debates with family and friends.
Mel will forever be loved and remembered by his wife, Donna Pickles; his sons: Ken (Melanie), Terry (Trina) and Gary (Amber); his step-son Shane Pickles; his step-daughter Shelley (Jim) Schultz and his grandchildren: Shyanne, Eric, Avery, Kaiden, Maya, Oliver, Ryanne, Trisha, Kyle and Chera. He is also survived by his brothers Ron and Grantley; his sister Marlene as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Mel was predeceased by his bother Cameron.
A Service of Remembrance for Mel will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Royal Canadian Legion 4902 - 44 Avenue, Stony Plain, Alberta.
If friends desire, Memorial Donations may be made in Mel’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, #201 9452 – 51 Avenue, Edmonton, AB. T6E 5A6.
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