Melvin John Doiron

May 12, 2022

DOIRON, Melvin John

April 14, 1932 – May 12, 2022

Melvin John Doiron, of Airdrie, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 at the Didsbury Hospital on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

Melvin was the beloved husband of Anita (nee Gallant) Doiron and son of the late John Thomas & Rose Mae (Peters) Doiron. He was the loving father of Wayne (Lorna) Doiron, Carl Doiron (Melody), Kathleen (Jeff) Vitale, Allan Glenn (Shannon), and John Doiron (Kim).

Melvin is lovingly remembered by his brothes-in-law, John Clarkin and Sonny Gauthier; sisters-in-law, Ella Mae Doiron and Kathy Doiron; his grandchildren, Ron, Korey, Jordan, Michael, Tyler, Shanelle and Riley; great-grandchildren, Sydnee, Kaenna, Rylin, Siena, Maverick and Arlo.

He was predeceased by his parents, John & Rose; brothers, Lawrence (Marie), Ivan, Dennis and Victor; his sisters, Marie Gallant (Arthur), Rita (in infancy), Louise Clarkin and Vivian Gauthier; his two sons, Wayne Joseph and Carl Raymond.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church located at 1305 Main Street S, Airdrie, Alberta on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 1:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Melvin’s name can be made to the Airdrie Health Foundation – directed to Home Care, Sierra Springs RPO, PO Box 90054, Airdrie, AB, T4B 0A2 or

https://www.airdriehealthfoundation.com/blank-2 .

Messages of Condolence

Sending much love to you all from PEI. Will greatly miss Uncle Melvin on my visits. Take care of one another ❤️ Big hugs to Auntie Anita and you all.

- Janet Doiron

I’m so very sorry for your loss Cathy, Glenn, Johnny and families. I will miss my talks with him when I come out to visit and beating him at crib. Always felt very welcome at their home and they always made time for me. Love hugs and

- Ella Doiron

Our most sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one Melvin. Lots of great times and memories were shared over the years. So happy to have been able to enjoy such a wonderful time out there 3 years ago. A trip never to be forgotten. May God grant you peace and consolation in your time of great sorrow.

- Kathy Doiron

Please pass my condolences onto to Anita wife of Melvin. Tell her how sorry I’m am for her loss. ❤️

- Ella Doiron

Sincere condolences to the whole family; I will remember Melvin as a helpful, kind and and unassuming man who left a lasting gift of great memories. Dave Gallant

- David Gallant

Sending you all my very deepest sympathies. May the tears you cry today be replaced with the happiest of memories in the days to follow. I am so very sorry for your loss. May the strength of your families love help ease your grief. Cousin- Katherine Dalledonne (Gallant)

- Katherine Dalledonne

Anita, Cathy, Jeff, Glenn, Shannon, John, Kim, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We are thinking of you all at this time of loss. I shall never forget Melvin's guitar playing, his singing, the way he would wink and especially his kindness to me growing up and through the years. Though the years have past since those good old days, the memories will remain forever. May your own memories of Melvin as a husband, father, father-in-law, grand father and great grandfather comfort you in the days ahead. With sympathy, Karen Smith & Boomer Gallant

- Karen Smith & Boomer Gallant

Dear Anita, Cathy, Glenn. JD and your families. There’s been such wonderful moments in our lives because of this dear man who loved so deeply. His smile was so infectious and his presence in a room made you feel so welcome. May you be surrounded with many memories of a long time love today and always, my sincere condolences, I loved your dear Melvin

- Keila Glydon

Our deepest heart Felt sympathies to you all. We’ll keep all the good memories of growing up with uncle Melvin and his family close.

- Nadine Wakelin

Many good memories of Uncle Melvin -- more than a few with a guitar or toolbox; always a smile and helping hand, a kind and true man. Sending love to you, Auntie Anita -- and Glenn, Cathy, JD -- and all the family he held so dear.

- Steven Gallant

Thoughts & Prayers being send to the Doiron & extended family at this difficult time.

- Garth & Mary Myers

Heartfelt sympathy to the whole family. Thinking of you all today at such a sad time. He is looking down at you all with such pride. ❤️

- Lynne Cathersides

Our deepest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayer and our love is being sent to all your family. Wishing we could be there.

- Louis & Glenda Blanchard

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