DAVID MELONG,

David Melong Suddenly on Thursday March 24, 2016 in his 59^th year. Born in Kirkland Lake and a lifelong resident, he was predeceased by his father Henry in 1966, and mother Mary in 2007. He was the loving father of Adam and his partner Beverly of Ottawa, and Natasha and her husband Frank of Sudbury. He was proudly known as Papa Dave by one grandson Samuel and a granddaughter Evelyn, whom he barely missed seeing her birth by a couple of days. David is also survived by his soulmate Rhonda Doonan and her daughters Beth and Chloe. Dave was the loving Brother of Norman, Nancy, Michael, Henry, Darlene, Kathy, Kevin and Theresa, and a huge and ever growing family of nephews, nieces and now their children. To the clan, he was the big teddy bear, a large physical presence, however a soft caring soul. A pillar of strength in the early years of the family, he focused on supporting the younger ones and being a role model of how to treat people at a very young age. With a tremendously compassionate and caring personality, Dave was the first person to offer up a place to stay and friendship to anyone in need. The early years at home saw Dave build up a large extended family, and ultimately lifelong friends, who just needed to be part of a family. What he had was yours if needed, including his family to share. Dave worked the majority of his life in the grocery business and spent most of that time laughing, smiling, and sharing a story with anyone who came by the “store”. He was a mainstay of the community and all who knew him, and a great resource for the next great recipe, how to cook it and where to find the right ingredients, most often dropping everything to personally help find them. His fierce passion for cooking and his skills on the barbeque will be missed by his family and friends. Menus will never be the same.Celebration of Life
FRENCH FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
Friday, July 22, 2016
12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.Donations
Heart and Stroke Foundation (2300 Yonge St. Suite 1300 Toronto, ON. M4P 1E4) or a charity of your choice, keeping in mind Dave’s respect and admiration for the work at the Hospital for Sick Kids (555 University Ave. Toronto, ON. M5G 1X8).Offer Condolence for the family of David Melong

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13 messages received

I am not able to attend Dave’s Celebration of Life but our family extends best wishes to Rhonda & family as well as all the Melong clan i was so fortunate to grow up with. Stan Skalecki & Family

Stan Skalecki, March 1, 2021

We are sorry that we are unable to be with everyone today, but you are in our thoughts and prayers remembering Dave. Growing up, I have such fond, fond memories of all the Melongs and it seems impossible that he is no longer here. He had a great smile, a stellar personality and was just all around one of the good guys. Cherish your memories, they will be with you always. Barry & Jayne Davis. ( cousin) Whitby, On

Barry & Jayne Davis, March 1, 2021

Nos plus profondes sympathies. Nos pensées vous accompagnent et nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous.

Roger et Suzanne, March 1, 2021

My Big Brother from another Mother Spent a lot of time as a youngster with Dave at the Grocery store and recreational activities Will hoist a cold one in his honour with his siblings at Dave’s Celebration Of Life Cheers Dave Stan and Val Fox

Stan Fox, March 1, 2021

To your whole family Natasha, and Francois Please know that you are in our thoughts and in our prayers at this time of sorrow

Marie (Legault) Hubacheck, March 1, 2021

Nos sinceres condolences Natasha, francois etc families, vous etes Dans nos pensees… De les savignacs

Therese, March 1, 2021

Veuillez accepter mes plus sincères condoléances pour votre perte.

Daniel Legault, March 1, 2021

All our condolences to you, François, and your family, Natasha! From the Arthurs

Claire Arthur, March 1, 2021

Condolences to all. Much love and hugs, Gabi

Gabi, March 1, 2021

I m so sorry for your loss Rhonda he was a giant teddy bear and so friendly he will be missed

Bev, March 1, 2021

So sorry for Your loss, always such a happy man!

Jean snowdon, March 1, 2021

We will always remember Dave…A shining light on Main Street, hard worker and friend to the many kids in the neighbourhood…I cant be there today but my thoughts and prayers are with the great Melong family and Dave.s many friends…The Robazza Family [around the corner]

Lorraine Robazza, March 1, 2021

Bless him.David was such a lovely man.A friend to all who knew him.

Mike and Gillian Melong, March 1, 2021