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It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Melvin Birney in his 81st year. With a door that was always open to friends, Mel will be fondly remembered for his love of sitting on his back deck sharing stories with friends, his wit, and ease in which he approached life. As a long time transport driver, there were few roads Mel had not travelled. Working at his small hobby farm, Mel was happiest when on his tractor cutting hay and tending to his cattle. Mel is survived by his spouse Sharon Weese. Dear father and best friend of Michael (Andrea) Birney and Laurie Birney. Stepfather of Donna (Kevin) Knapp. Cherished grandfather of Katie Coupland and Jaden Knapp. Mel is pre-deceased by his parents Clifford and Della Birney and his brother Bill (Bev) Birney. Mel’s gentle nature, knuckle wave and eye roll will be dearly missed by Rick, Lisa, Nick (Abbey) & Trent Ainsworth and Jeff, Marianne, Kyle and Lisandra Waldie. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Centreton Cemetery on Saturday December 4th at 11 am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice or Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Dear Mike I am very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. It is most difficult to loss a parent. My thoughts are with you and your family. Joe Militello
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Sharon & The Birney Family: Mel was such a unique and fun loving guy. He will be missed. Our deepest condolences to you. Take care of yourself and each other.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Mike and Andrea , Laurie and Katie….Jim and I are so sorry to hear about your dads passing. Thinking Of you during this difficult time. Kelly & Jim Goody
Oh Sharon and Family, we were so very sorry to hear about Mel’s passing! ?What a wonderful man. Mel had a great sense of humour, a warm smile, a mischievous twinkle in his eyes and gentle heart. We will really miss seeing him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Fred and Sam Marks
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
To Mike, Andrea and families, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Mel. I certainly enjoyed conversations that I had with Mel, always made me laugh! Thinking of you during this difficult time. warmest regards Eileen Sheppard and Mike Pronk
Please except our sincere condolences ? Rosemary and Jamie Taylor
Mike & Andrea, Laurie and Katie, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Mike, Laurie & family we are so sorry in the loss of your dad, heartfelt condolences to all the family! RIP Mel
Mike,Laurie and family. Sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Dearest Mike and Andrea, and your family,. Blessed to have had a wonderful man to call your dad.
Condolences to Mike & families on the passing of Mel. He was a pleasant fella & always smiling when we did business @ Cashway. A kind quiet man as I recall. RIP Mel. Jay Meade
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Thinking of you and your families during this difficult time Mark and Cindy Bickle
So So sorry to hear of the passing of Mel. My thought and prayers are with you Sharron and your family. Sue and Wayne
Sorry for your loss. My condolences to Mike, Laurie and family.
So sorry to hear of Mel's passing. Jane Goody
Laurie, Mike & Andrea, & Family, So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Sending my sincere condolences!
So sorry to hear of such a loss. Our condolences. Louis and Jane
sorry to hear of Mels passing his smile and wit will be missed by all
Sharon ,Laurie, Mike, I'm so very sorry for your sudden & unexpected loss,,, Mel truly was a wonderful, witty, generous man,, never at a loss for words. He will be missed .. So very SAD !!
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing , we are thinking of you at this difficult time .
Our condolences to Mike, Andrea and family in your time of sadness. May your special memories give you comfort now and in the days ahead.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Sharon, Michael and Laurie, it is with sadness that I hear of Mel's passing. As a kid growing up next door to Mel, I remember him as the "cute guy" neighbour. As an adult coming home to visit my parents , you could always count on Mel for a good story. In the later years I appreciated Mel keeping his eye out for my Dad. It just won't be the same not having Mel next door. My condolences
A beautiful obituary for Mel that I think captured his essence so well …. He will be sorely missed by many …for his ready wit n laughter n twinkling eyes … his thumbs up / knuckle waves n sharing a draw with him . Sorry to hear of his passing : my sincerest of condolences to you Sharon & to all of the family n close friends . Mary
To Michael, Laurie and Sharon: So sorry to hear of the passing of Mel. For 50+ years he has been a great neighbour. I will miss his knuckle wave, his eye rolls, his chuckles and his big smile. You have painted a wonderful picture of Mel in his obituary. I trust you all will carry those beautiful memories and images in your hearts for ever.
We send you are most sincere condolences, on the passing of Mel.
Always had a smile on his face and a great laugh. My condolences to the family.
Mike, Andrea & Laurie So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Shawn Linton & Judy Immel
Condolences to Sharon and the Birney family at this sad time. Rip Mel?
Mike, Andrea and family: I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers to all of you at this time!
Our deepest condolences for Mike ,Laurie and family
Mike, Andrea and Laurie and family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Take care. Brian, Judie and Carson McLaren
Every time I think of Mel I see a toothpick, a hat, a truck, a beer & a mischievous grin. He lived to tease his kids & boy it was fun to watch Remember to lean on & look after each other. I hope the laughter you’ve shared as a family help carry you through your grief. I’m sorry for your loss.
My sincerest condolences Mike, Laurie, and families. Mel will definitely be missed.
Our deepest condolences to Mike, Andrea and family. So sorry for your lose.
Thinking of you all. So sorry for your loss. Guy and Neva
Sorry to hear of Mel’s passing.Condolences Sharon,Mike and family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Sorry to hear of Mel's passing. We shared some great times. Sending our condolences.
Sharon, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laurie, Mike, Andrea and families ~ I’m so sorry for your loss; my deepest sympathies and condolences during this time of grief. Cherish your loving memories forever ❤️
Our deepest sympathy to you Sharon, Mike and Laurie. So sad to hear of your loss. Mel was such a fun and loving character. Will miss his laugh! ?
Sorry for your loss Mike. Thinking of you and your family. Sending our condolences. Tammy&Terry Simpson.
Auntie Sharon, Sending our deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and the family at this time. Mel's sense of humor will always be remembered. Love Jack and Terri Dowle
Mike, Andrea, and Laurie so sorry to hear about your dad!! I remember him well. Always a smile and his laugh!!!
Mike,Laurie,our sincere condelsone to you for the loss of your father.
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to all of Mel’s family at this sad time. ❤️?
We will miss having “a draw”with Melsy. He always had a delightful laugh, a huge smile and was always so welcoming. He will be missed.
Laurie, Katie and family. So sorry for your loss. My condolences
words fail to say how deeply sorry I am for your loss .. his stories would leave a chuckle and smile on your face.rest in peace
Sharon, Mike, Andrea & Laurie I’m so saddened to hear about Mel’s passing. Many great memories with Mel. Keeping you all in my thoughts.
Mike Andrea Laurie Sharon so sorry for your loss Hope the good memories will comfort you in some small way our condolences to you all .
Sharon, Mike and Laurie, Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache, but those who care for you share your grief and wish you comfort and peace of mind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace
Laura and Family sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike, Andrea and family. Sorry for your loss. Never easy to lose a loved one. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Andrea I'm saddened to hear of your Dads passing. May your memories be life long that puts a smile on your face. Stay close to loved ones during this time. My sincere condolences Corey Evans
I am so sorry to hear about Mel. Hope Gramps (Bill Moran (TPT)) meets him at the pealry gates. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you all, Sharon, Mike,Andrea, Laurie, so sorry to hear of Mel's passing ,many happy memories of Mel and his big happy smiles
Sharon, Mike,Laurie. So sorry to hear the loss of Mel. He will be missed around the communities. Bugszie Shirley Canyon and Payton
Sharon, Michael, Andrea, Laurie. My sincere condolences and sympathy to to you on the passing of Melvin. May he rest in peace.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Mike, Andrea, Laurie and families, Very sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories sustain you all until you meet again.
Sharon, Mike and Laurie, so sorry to hear of Mel’s passing. Sincere condolences to all!
So sorry to hear of Mel's passing. We were just talking about him the other day. Our condolences to you Sharon and all the family
Sorry for your families loss our thoughts are with you.
Sharon,Mike and Laurie, Sincere condolences on Mel's passing. May he Rest In Peace.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Mike and Family, sad to hear this. My sincere condolences to all. Take care, Ken
Sharon, Mike, Andrea & Laurie we were heartbroken when we heard the sad news of Mel's passing away, please accept our condolances to you all and the rest of your family. Will always remember Mel sitting on his porch chatting about his time as a truck driver and also talking about the farm that he did. Mel was such a gentle soul and we are sure he will be missed by so many. R.I.P. dear friend. Donation to Ed's House.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
So sorry for your loss
Sharon , Mike & Andrea, Laurie & Fanily. Mel will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these sad times. Memories will and do last forever.
Sorry to hear of Mel's passing. We had lots of laughs over the years and a few brewskies as well. He will be missed.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Sharon, Mike, Andrea and Laurie, my thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow, along with my wishes that the memories of Mel bring you peace, strength, and comfort. Sharon Harper
Sharon, Mike, Andrea, Laurie & family: So sorry to hear of Mel's passing. He was always the man with the smile. Cherish your memories. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Sorry to learn of Mel’s passing, our thoughts are with his loved ones at this sad time.
My sincere condolences to Mike & Andrea, Laurie and the rest of Mel's family.
My deepest condolences go out to Mel’s family and friends. Such a lovely man with a kind heard and a great sense of humour.
Mike, Laurie and families, So sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to you all.
Sharon, Mike and Laurie I was sorry to hear of the passing of my friend "The Mayor of Baltimore". I will miss baking his cookies.
Mike and family , sorry for your loss, my heart go’s out to your family during this most difficult time.
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Sharon Mike Laurie and family’s so sorry to here of Mels passing. Many many memories R.I.P. Bud.
I am so very sorry to hear of Mel’s passing. I remember him well when you were kids Mike and Laurie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon Mike and Laurie and family’s so sorry to hear of Mels passing many many memories.R.I.P.Bud.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Our condolences, he was a good man and will be missed
Mike, Andrea, Laurie, and Sharon, we are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you during this difficult time.
Laurie (Katie), Mike (Andrea). My condolences to you all, I'm so sorry for your loss
Hi ? Sharon and family. Please accept our condolences. Ken fondly remembers meeting Mel at Ross and Doreen Little’s farm. He always had a great visit with him. The journey on this road of life has many twists and turns, yet Mel seemed to know the right road to take and travelled many as a long time transport driver. Mel will be deeply missed. ❤️ Lisa & Ken ? Barry & Marg
So sorry to hear of Mel passing have known him for years but haven’t seen him lately please accept our condolences to the Mels family
So sorry to hear of Mel passing have known him for years but haven’t seen him lately please accept our condolences to the Mels family
Our deepest sympathies to Mels family.
So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts & prayers to the family.
Dear Sharon, Mike, Laurie and family, We are so very sorry to hear about Mel’s passing. He was such a memorable guy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Sincerely, Tom & CarolAnn
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME . LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU .
Sharon, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of Mel’s passing Sharon. My thoughts are with you always.
My sincere condolences to Sharon, Mike & Andrea and Laurie and families Have lots of fond memories of Melvie visiting Roger and I at the farm
Dearest Sharon i’m so sorry to hear of Mels passing .sending u and family love and hugs .sorry i can’t be with u .at this sad time love wendy
Mike and Laurie we are sorry to hear of your fathers' passing. We had many great times years ago at KB park and always had good memories of your dad. We are thinking of you and offer our sympathies as you go thru this difficult time. Sincerely Les and Ann Day.
Our sincere condolences to Mike, Laurie and the entire family.
Laurie, Mike, Sharon & families: Very sorry to hear about Mel.
My deepest condolences on Mel’s passing. He had the most infectious laugh and although I haven’t seen him in many years, I can still hear it. Rest In Peace Mel.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear that Mel has left us. I have fond memories of his visits to the barber shop. May he RIP
Sharon and family please accept our deepest sympathy. Mel was a great guy and funny. Always loved to meet Him and you at the Legion.
Sharon and family, I am so sorry ? to hear of Mel's passing. He was always a good friend to Bob and I. He will be missed.