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Melda DeLorenzo
November 5, 1931 - May 27, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">It is with profound sadness and cherished memories, that we announce the passing of Melda Delessa DeLorenzo (Jones) age 84 of Amherst and formerly of Whitney Pier, NS in the early hours of May 27, 2016 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan with her loving family by her side. <br>Born in Sydney, NS, Melda was a daughter of the late Sidney and Amelia (Whalen) Jones. <br>Melda was a graduate of Sydney Academy and in her younger years she worked at Eaton’s Department Store in Sydney and later was employed for 35 years at the Royal Bank, Whitney Pier Branch, Sydney. <br>She was an excellent seamstress, knitter, cook, baker and enjoyed her flea market excursions while living with her husband Peppy in Northside East Bay. Although living in Amherst for 12 years her heart was always in her beloved Cape Breton. <br>She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Laura Lee (Mischa) Zeltner, Amherst; son, David (Claire) Jones, Sydney, NS; grandchildren, Kari (Victor) Azure Sergio Fuentes, Amelia Fuentes (Justin Somers), Jerome Zeltner, Emma Zeltner, Gian (Bobby) MacLean and Wayne (Amy) Miller; great grandchildren, Jackson Blair Somers, Anarrah and Menelik Azure, Ethan and Calan MacLean and August Miller; brother George (Edith) Jones, Sydney, NS; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family. <br>Melda was predeceased by her husband Guiseppe Antonio (Peppy) DeLorenzo; sisters Dorielle Vinton Jones, Geraldine Jones, Erma Maxwell and Easter Mae Campbell and brothers in law James Campbell and George Maxwell. <br>A time of remembrance & celebration of Melda’s Life will be held on Monday, May 30, 2016 between the hours of 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (902) 667-9906. <br>Melda’s remains will be transferred to her home town, Sydney where visitation will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Pier Community Funeral Home, Sydney, NS (902) 270-1092, Father Paul Murphy officiating, reception to follow. <br>In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to L.A. Animal Shelter, Amherst or charity of your choice. <br>On line Condolences and sharing of memories may be forwarded to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca <br></div>