Melody Joan LOCKHART

LOCKHART, Melody Joan LOCKHART, Melody Joan - 44, Truro, passed away February 17, 2008, in Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. Born in Pugwash, she was a daughter of Joseph and Eleanor (Patriquin) Lockhart. She had a passion for Harley Davidson Motorcycles and loved traveling. Melody was active in the community, serving as president of the Truro and District Chamber of Commerce as well as being a successful businesswoman. She was a very loving and giving person who always put others first. Her sons were her pride and joy, along with her extended family. She is survived by her fiancé, Donnie DeCoste; sons, Brian and Robert, both of Brookfield; Joseph, Truro; Nicole and Brandon DeCoste, both of Truro; sisters, Wendi LaVerne, Truro; Josephine "Joie" (Darren) Cameron, New Glasgow; granddaughter, Chloe-Lynn; one niece and several nephews; aunts and uncles; great-aunt, Jessie Grant, Truro; great-uncles, Truman Patriquin, Truro; Joseph Canfield, Malagash. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert E. Hill, and nephew, Aaron. Visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m., funeral service on Sunday at 2 p.m., both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, with Rev. Brian DeLong officiating. Spring interment at a later date. Immediate family flowers only. Donations in her memory may be made to The Lung Association or a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.colchestercommunity.com