Melvin was born October 19, 1945 and he went home to be with the Lord August 10, 2020. Left to mourn: wife Irene, for almost 50 years; Oct. 2020, son Bradley (Trina), Son Trent (Paula) and daughter Jennifer (Andy Hoddnott). Also five grandchildren: Brandon (Holly), Latesha, Makayla, Jada, Hannah and Kennedy, a great grandson Michael and a step great granddaughter Sierra. Sister Ella Burton (Carl), sister Nellie Jennings (Les), sister Rita Colbourne and sister Debbie Squires (Ray). Brother in-law Max Short (Ethel), brother in-law Jim Short (Ena) and sister in-law Josie Powell. As well as a large circle of family and friends. Predeceased by parents Fred and Pearl Roberts, sister Ruby and brother Willie. Since his first stroke on December 8, 2014, Melv has been very actively enjoying life; he was a walking miracle. Because he had no drivers license, he loved his bike more than ever. If Mel wasn’t walking he was out and about on his bike. In the woods was top priority for Melv. He couldn’t understand anyone who didn’t enjoy being in the woods. Fishing, well that was next in line and then it was the garden. Melv couldn’t wait to set the potatoes, split a fish, pick some berries, especially partridge berries, and he always loved meeting with friends for his morning chat or to share a cup of tea and a lunch. He was a very kind and loving brother, husband, father, poppy and friend who will be missed tremendously. a private visitation will proceed the funeral, which will take place at 3pm on the 14th of august, 2020 at the United Church ship cove with Rev. John Maich Officiating. burial will follow in the community cemetery. funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.