Passed away peacefully at his home in Jackson’s Point on Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 at the age of 70 years. Mel, beloved father of Lisa Donnelly of Whitby. Grandfather of Hannah and Emma. Dear brother of Melita Collier of Newfoundland, Elizabeth “Liz” Earle of Jackson’s Point, Robert of Surrey, B.C., Tom (late Donna) of Toronto, Mary-Jane (Frank Blanchard) of Port Bolster, Marilyn Douglas of Moosonee, Rick (Tina) of Virginia, Ontario, Agnes (Mario) of WannaB Beach, Annie (Anthony Luciano) of Ajax, Pat of Port Bolster, and Michael of Mayne Island Victoria, B.C., and of the late Donald, Donna, and Johnny. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. A private family service was held at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, Keswick. If desired, donations may be made in Mel’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Sign an online book of condolences at www.mwbeckerfuneralhome.com