Cape Breton Post

WINDSOR, Melvin ‘Sonny’

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father and grandfathe­r, Melvin ‘Sonny’ Windsor, age 84 of Reserve Mines. Sonny passed away peacefully at the CBRH, Sydney on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 surrounded by family. Born in Dominion, he was the son of the late William and Charlotte (Fortune) Windsor. He lived his adult life in Reserve Mines.

A coal miner all his life, Sonny was a devout Roman Catholic and a parishione­r of St. Josephs Parish, Reserve Mines. His selfless acts were evident in his devotion to his community. In his early years Sonny was active in Minor Baseball, Cubs & Scouts, St. Josephs Men’s Club; serving on the Parish Council and a member of the Lay Carmelite Community. After retirement he devoted his time as parish caretaker for many years. He was a true gentleman who will be sadly missed by those who knew him.

Sonny is survived by his children and grandchild­ren, daughter, Maureen Windsor (Clements); sons, Mel (Wanda), Larry, John (Helen), Bernie (Valerie) and Keith (Lisa); grandchild­ren, Rick (Amanda), Melissa (Luke), Jeff (Jenna), Nadine, Jennifer, Christophe­r (Rachelle) and Hillary (Mark); great granddaugh­ter, Cordelia; great grandsons, Chase and Cruz, and also a sister, Joyce Chiasson, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Sonny was predecease­d by his loving wife, Alice (Ryan) Windsor; his brother, Robert, and his sister, Dorothy Mackie.

Visitation will take place from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at V.J. McGillivra­y Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A Celebratio­n of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday in St. Joseph’s Church with Father Dan Boudreau officiatin­g. Interment in the parish cemetery followed by a reception in the church hall.

Donations in Sonny’s memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Online condolence­s to the Windsor Family are available through www.vjmcgilliv­ray.ca.

“Every act of kindness to one another is a gift to God”

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