John Raymond Melnick

With great sadness we announce the passing of John Raymond (Jonk) Melnick on Monday, July 25, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 70 years.

John was born & raised in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. He lived in Ontario for many years before finally settling in Calgary.

John was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, fishing & traveling across the country. He also loved spending time with those he loved, especially the kids. He loved telling them stories about his days as a coal miner & laborer, telling them about the many projects he completed including working on the Skydome. John had such a big heart & was always willing to help anyone who needed it.

John is survived by his common-law wife Donna Fleming; sons, John Michael (Rhonda) Melnick, Darren Tracey, Shane Melnick; daughter, Jessy Ray; step-sons, Ron Fleming, Christian Fleming, Jason Fleming; grandchildren, Keith, Kasandra, Jordyn, Dylan, Kylie, Shauny, Zach, Jaycee, Dominick, Abby, Timothy, Brittany; great grandchildren, Parker, Charlotte, Riker, Kage, Luka; brother, Mike(Marilyn)Melnick; sister, Cathy (Donnie) Murrant; sisters-in-law, Peggy, Joyce & Heather

John was predeceased by his parents Stanley & Agnes Melnick; wife, Sandy Melnick; brother, Stosh & Ed; and sister Maudge

At John’s request, no formal funeral services will be held.