Obituary of Melvin Baxter Harding
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Melvin Harding of Mooring Cove announce his peaceful passing on Thursday December 12, 20024 at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 68 years.
Predeceased by parents Abram and Verlie; brothers Freddy, Isaac; sister Kay; sister-in-law Elizabeth Harding; special nephew Darryl; mother-in-law Christine Rose.
Melvin will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Gail of 20 years and cherished by his two sons Darryl (Jyong) of Singapore, Jamie (Ha) of Edmonton; his 4 awesome grandchildren Aiden, Cian, Emily and Evelyn; sister Maxine Beck (Harold) of St. Lawrence; sister-in-law Tara; father-in-law Everett Rose of Marystown; best buddy Billy Hickey also a large circle of other family and friends.
Melvin was diagnosed with cancer over 8 years ago. True to his nature, he fought the disease with quiet strength, surpassing all expectations. His battle was not only against the disease but also a test of the mind and spirit, and Melvin faced it with courage and resilience. Throughout his struggle, Gail was by his side, offering unwavering support, a light in the darkness. Their fight together stands as a testament to their shared strength, love, and determination. His partner Gail, sons and grandchildren was his everything.
He was our EVERYTHING! We will miss him and wish he was here so he could give us a hug and say its going be ok. He had a way of making people feel better and not worry and that is what made him so special to us. He loved driving his rig for 38 years, he always had a smile on his face. Melvin was always up for a joke and good laugh until the end. Because of him always telling me things will be ok, it will really help us get through life without him. I know everything will work and he’s our guardian angel watching over us now.
In keeping with Melvin’s wishes cremation has taken place.
A celebration of life will take place with a date and time to be announced at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home. We listen, we learn, we walk with you.
Still Trucking From Above
I have a warm and friendly feeling as I think of you each day.
And I wish we could visit again, but you’re many miles away.
I’ve heard you spin many a yarn and even say “you bet”
A better person I’ve become, because one day we had met.
The Lord has blessed us with a truck driver,
which we have all come to love.
God’s hand was always watching him and
sometimes even driving from above.
He travels freely now over heavens rolling hills to its shining sea.
He was a special man God made just for you and me.
As heaven and earth now divide us,
the special memories of you bring us near.
The common things of life we shared, laughter
and sometimes a heartfelt tear.
So, father in heaven hear my prayer when
I think of our beloved one each day.
Please protect our husband, father, grandfather and friend,
while he’s many, many miles away.
