Je t’aime Mélanie 

I love you Melanie 

My dearest,  dearest friend Mel, 
I miss your voice,  your smile that would light up any room, your laugh and your no nonsense attitude. 
You are gone way too soon.  You fought so well,  loved so deeply and anyone who ever met you could never forget you. 
You are on my mind and in my heart forever. 
Love you  ❤
Anne

We are so sorry to hear about your wife, Melanie’s passing.
Sincerely, 
Shirley and Gordon
4404

I am deeply saddened hearing untimely passing away of Melanie after long battle with Cancer. I came to know her since 2018 when I started participating in some of the Union Meetings in Local Level (Local 506) and later got opportunity to work closely with her when I joined MI ERC team. She was great communicator and leader. In addition, she was caring and friendly with coworkers. It is hard to fulfill that vacuum within all the areas of work she was involved. She will be missed by many colleagues and friends in OMAFRA and OPSEU
Melanie, may your departed Soul Rest in Peace and I extend my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family in this difficult time.  

Melanie was a wonderful, funny and vivacious woman; I feel like every time I saw her she managed to make me laugh. Whether it was teasing my Auntie Anne or re-enacting the latest 'The Office' episode she'd watched, she could always crack us up. She was one of those people that you always want to see because they are such a joy to be around. She had a beautiful spirit and the courage she had facing cancer was amazing, as she didn't let it stop her from living her life to the fullest. She touched so many people and will be truly missed. ❤

With profound sadness, I offer my condolences on the loss of Melanie. Having known Melanie for many years in her multiple capacities with the Meat Inspection Program and OPSEU representative, I can attest to the fact that she was a bright light in the organization grounded by an outstanding sense of right from wrong. Melanie championed a positive work environment on behalf of inspection staff across the province and they could not have asked for better representation. From management’s perspective, I could always count on a common sense approach in her work as an inspector, and in her multiple dealings with management on behalf of OPSEU. I am proud to have known and worked with Melanie. We’ve lost a great one! 

Blessings!
Rodger Dunlop 
General Manager, Meat Inspection Program (retired)

Everyone loved Melanie.    To know her was to recognize she was a gift to us all.  As a person, she was thoughtful, compassionate, warm, generous, supportive and funny.   She epitomized "joie de vivre".

Throughout her illness, Melanie was brave, positive and filled those around her with the hope she was going to come home to Oshawa. She was going to see us again.     If her sense of determination could have triumphed, she would have had a better outcome.     The odds were not in her favour.

Melanie was a strong, intelligent, determined woman, qualities that showed up on the job and through her many months of treatment.  She wanted to be around her loved ones every possible minute, day, week she had left.        Alex, Robin and Simon were her reasons d'etre.  Her diagnosis saddened her but she faced it with grace and dignity with the support of family & friends.

I will miss my special neighbour and friend & I will remember our many chats in McLaughlin Park or on the street when our paths would cross.  We always had lots of laughs and never lacked for topics to share.     I will treasure our many birthday lunches, theater and sports events and visits to see mom at home with Plume & Hillsdale with Mini.    Those were joyful times.

In May Melanie wanted to go to Parkwood to attend a Garden Party Tea in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.   It poured rain but we were sheltered & enjoyed every minute of the event designed to raise funds for outstanding local high school girls in STEM programs.
These scholarships will be awarded in 2023.   It was an event to remember & pure joy for Melanie to be in attendance.

I was thrilled she chose to celebrate her birthday lunch with me on Aug. 31st this year.   She would be in Alberta & BC closer to her day.
Who knew that would be our last hug and visit?

My sincere condolences to Alex, Robin, Simon and all Melanie's co-workers and friends.    She treasured you all and will live on in our hearts forever.    RIP               

Nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille de Mélanie. Nous gardons de très beaux souvenirs de cette femme d’exception qui a été une collègue de travail dynamique, bienveillante et sincère. 
Johanne M., Sylvie B., Johanne P. et Line D. 


To Mélanie's family, 

I am so saddened to learn of Mélanie's passing. We worked together at OMAFRA for many years. Mélanie lit up the room when she came to training, eager to learn and catch up with other inspectors and myself. Mélanie was one of the kindest people; always checking in about my family and genuinely caring about me. We have lost a remarkable woman. Mélanie, rest in peace. I know you are the angel watching over all of us. 

Sincerely, 
Ashley Hammell 

Vraiment désolé d’apprendre le décès de Mélanie. De ma famille à la vôtre mes plus sincères sympathies…

Line Dupont et Stéphane Paquette…

Melanie was such a wonderful women!!  I met Melanie through OPSEU Local 506.  She was very welcoming when I came on board and instantly made me feel I was part of this group of union folk.  She spoke highly about the people around her!  It wasn’t until a few months of knowing her did I find out she and her husband had season tickets to the Generals one section over from me. 
Melanie always made a point to stop by my seats to say hi and speak with my kids which they named the “French lady”.  Melanie I will not forget you as you were always full of energy and passion!!!

May you Rest In Peace and may the people you loved take comfort knowing your an angel in the sky watching over them. 

Shane 



 

Melanie was one of the most down to Earth people I have ever known. She always seemed to take everything in her stride; even the shocking diagnosis of Stage IV cancer that would have sent most people into a tailspin was met not with crying and whining, but with a fierce determination to fight the cancer and make the most of what time she had left.

I find it so hard to believe that the wonderful, vibrant woman I last saw only a few months ago is gone. I feel my life was richer for having known her and sympathize immensely with her family whom she loved so much.

Margaret Leahy  ( Nostra Gourmet Foods)

Melanie, so sorry to hear of your loss. I still remember years ago when we were training the wonderful soul that you were always smiling and caring, full of energy. Although we met occasionally. You always made the time to catch up on things and I cherished your friendship.
Eternal Rest Grant unto her O Lord and Let the Perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul rest in Peace. Amen 

It is with great sadness hearing of Melanie's passing.  Bob and I would like to send our deep sympathy to Alex and the boys .  Your neighbours Bob and Emilie MacAulay

I will miss you  every day. It was like we knew each other forever, we knew each other from our first look and meeting. You will always have a place in my heart and my memory.. Susan

Melanie my dearest friend, we were hired the same time and shared many years of fond memories working together. You had great impact in my work and family life. You were truly a wonderful friend. We miss you so very much. You will always remain in our hearts and thoughts.  Rest in peace Melanie, we will meet again in the clouds.

Melanie :  Rest In Peace.  You were a great friend, work colleague and car-pool mate!  You faced your illness with bravery and grace.  I will never forget you.  Your friend , Frank xx oo

Toutes mes condoléances les plus sincères à la famille et amis de Mélanie. Je garde un excellent souvenir de cette femme énergique et souriante.  Mais comme le dit si bien la chanson de Luc De Larochellière … « la vie est si fragile ! »🕯💜 ✨

OBITUARY

Mélanie Bégin

September 15, 1965 – October 26, 2022

Oshawa Funeral Home

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