Obituary of Paula Bernadette Melanson

After a courageous battle Paula Bernadette Melanson passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2021. Paula was born on June 18, 1964 in Saint John, NB to the late Elmer and Corinne (Lenihan) Melanson. Paula was always the life of the party- it truly wasn’t a party until she arrived. She always knew how to make you laugh and was so much fun to be around. Paula carried that spirit with her throughout her illness, she was laughing until the very end. Paula worked for Horizon Health for many years as an administrator, she loved her co-workers and they took great care of her. Paula will be dearly missed by her husband Peter Brillant and their sons; Phillip Brillant (Rebecca), David Brillant (Shantell) and Michael Brillant (Rebecca), brothers; Paul Melanson (Carol) and Brian McPhee, sister Diana Melanson, best friends and “sisters” Nicole Fortune and Wanda Sabean, and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are under the care of Castle Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Avenue, Saint John, NB E2M 2L3, 506-634-1701. Due to COVID-19 restrictions Paula’s Memorial Service will be private invitation only, the service will be live streamed for those who wish to partake. A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 12:00 Noon at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Paula’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Mental Health Association of NB, or the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.castlefh.com http://www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ServiceDetail/11356