Melanson, Fred Joseph, 66, of Dunmore Road, Antigonish County, passed away January 29, 2015, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish surrounded by his family.

Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late John and Annie Mae (Boudreau) Melanson.

Known as Freddie the Bread Man, he worked for Ben's (Canada Bread) for 37 years.  Freddie enjoyed all outdoor activities.  He was very close with his sisters and brother and greatly enjoyed their visits.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marie (MacDonald), daughter, Nicole (Roger) Zwicker, Cornwall, ON; son, Stephen (Justine), Lower Sackville; grandson, Owen Melanson; sisters, Mary Ann (Ronald) Horne, Bernadette, and Lorraine, all of Antigonish, brother, Leonard (Bev), Hopewell; niece, Denise Horne; and nephew, David Horne.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his stepfather, Robert Benoit.

Cremation has taken place.  Funeral Mass will be held Monday in St. Andrew's Church, St. Andrews, at 10:30 am with Reverend Charles Cameron presiding.

In Memoriam, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, VON, or the Antigonish Town & County Palliative Care Society appreciated.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish.  Online condolences:  www.clcurry.com