ANTON MARIA MELCHERS

1931-2022

On March 5, 2022, Tony peacefully passed to the next life, reluctant to leave his beloved Bobbie and his Melchers and Bedard family members.

Tony was born into the large, loving family of Gertruida and Anton Willem Melchers, with twin brother, Jan, on August 24, 1931 in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Growing up during the Nazi occupation of Holland shaped Tony's values and tenacity, and ultimately his decision to immigrate to Canada. After graduating in Mechanical Engineering, Tony set sail for Canada in 1955, to join Jan in their chosen country.

Tony worked for many years for Litton Systems, as a senior facilities engineer. As a lifelong learner, Tony retained his interest in physics, technology and natural science all his life, as well as actively volunteering in church and community.

Tony's strong Dutch connection continued with his friends, Rien and Agnes Arts, and their family, as well as with Jan, Joan, and nieces, Joanne and Betsy, and nephew, Jim.

In 1982, Tony married the love of his life, Roberta Bell Bedard, and together they treasured their home, and travelled in Europe and North America.

Bobbie and Tony never missed an opportunity to gratitude for their loving marriage of almost 40 years.

Tony will be missed by the Melchers clan: Gerda youngest sister Jeanne, and his twin brother Jan.

He was predeceased by Chris S.J., Betsy and

Hidde, and Joan.

Uncle Tony was proud of his many nieces and nephews in Canada and Europe.

Tony is missed by Michael (Martha), Robert (Tory), Mary-Anne (Jim), Jean-Paul (Mary-Anne), and was predeceased by Monique. ̲Opa̳ Tony's love was shared through his stories, his moving Christmas messages, and his warm aЇection for Isaac, Kirsten, Rebekah, Brandon, Laura, Noah, Alain, Sara, Zoe, and Chantal, as well as great-grandchildren, Julian, Chloe, Alexia, Ava, Wyatt, Ingrid, Dakota, Ivy, and Georgia.

Tony faced cancer during the last year of his life with characteristic determination, while deeply appreciating the excellent service and treatment he received from Dr. Barua, Michael Garron Hospital, and Dr. Detsky, Sunnybrook Medical Centre.

A family funeral was held on March 12th at Saint Theresa Shrine of the Little Flower and interment at Mount Hope Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be oЇered at noon on Sunday, May 22nd at Saint Theresa's (2559 Kingston Road).

If interested, donations in his name may be made hospitals where Tony was treated.