Obituary of Alice Melnyk

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Alice “Lesa” Melnyk on October 26^th 2021 surrounded by family at the St. Catharines Hospital in her 88^th year. Alice leaves behind her cherished children, Don (Janet), Marianne (Bob), Terry (Sharon), Christine and Catharine (Dan); grandchildren: Corey (Becca), Drew (Charlotte), Kirsten (Stefan), Richie (Jessica), Erin (Greg), Zack (Laura), Nikki, Alex, Natalie, Meagan, Liam and Mitchell; great-grandchildren: Rayna, Ciara, Ruthie, Zoey and Brooks; sister-in-law Sonia. Alice was predeceased by her loving husband of 33 years, Nick; parents Walter and Olga; twin-brother Bob, sister and brother-in-law Helen and Eli. Alice was a long-standing active member of St. John The Theologian Ukrainian Catholic Church, helping to make cabbage rolls in the kitchen. She enjoyed many things in life such as travelling, painting, bowling, golfing and of course, time at the casino. Alice was the life of the party and all who knew her loved her. Alice’s greatest joy in life was her family. The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Jeremy Child, Dr. Wasserman, Dr. Leonard and all the nurses and support staff at the Niagara Health System over the years. In keeping with her wishes, funeral arrangements have been entrusted to GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME 585 Carlton St. The family invites guests for a time of visitation on Thursday, October 28^th from 6:00-9:00 PM with Panachyda at 7:30 PM. A funeral service will take place the following day, October 29^th 2021 at St. John The Theologian Ukrainian Catholic Church at 11:00 AM. If desired, please consider making donations to the Rankin Cancer Run or to St. John The Theologian Ukrainian Catholic Church in honour of Alice.

Due to Covid-19 & Government policy, all who attend the visitation and Celebration of Life must provide proof of double vaccination/Identification or a medical exemption. Please call 905-937-4444 to RSVP for the funeral service.