Lindsay B. Melancon, 13, of Blossvale, N.Y.

BLOSSVALE, N.Y. >> Lindsay B. Melancon, 13, of Blossvale, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2019, at her home.

She was born on Jan. 20, 2006, in Kingston, N.Y., a daughter of Brian and Julie Dykeman Melancon. Lindsay currently was a 7th grade High Honor Roll student at Camden Middle School. She loved to dance, draw, write, read, and bake. Lindsay taught herself how to play the ukulele and could often be found swinging on her outdoor swing or lovingly playing with her brother and sister. She was a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 20950 and attended Camden United Methodist Church.

Lindsay will be remembered and missed by her mother and father, Brian and Julie Melancon, Blossvale; maternal grandparents, Cissy and Larry Dykeman, Elizaville, N.Y.; paternal grandparents, Judy and Mark Parfitt, Middletown, N.Y., and John and Wendy Melancon, St. Simons Island, Ga.; one sister, Madeline Melancon; and one brother, Calvin Melancon, both at home; three aunts, Karin Dykeman and Michael Spath, Kara Powis and Kate Tierney, Tina and David Powis-Dow; one uncle, Andrew Melancon; cousins, Katelynn, Emily, Adam, and Kai; in addition to other family members and many friends. She was predeceased by one aunt, Valerie Dykeman.

Funeral services were held at noon Saturday, June 29, 2019, from Camden United Methodist Church, under the direction of the LaRobardiere Funeral Home Inc., Camden, N.Y. Calling hours were held from 10 a.m. until the start of services at the church, 132 Main St. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 120 Wall St., 29th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10005.

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