Melville RILSTONE

RILSTONE, Mr. Melville - The death occurred at the Welland Hospital, on Tuesday, March 3rd 2009, of Thomas Melville Rilstone of Fonthill in his 92nd year. He was the loving husband of Nan (Pope) Rilstone and of the late Joyce (Hamer) Rilstone. Mel was predeceased by his brother Joseph and by nephews Lorne and Graham. He is survived by four sons: Peter of Calgary; Michael (and his wife Marilyn) of Grimsby; David (and his wife Karen) of Kitchener; and Paul of Bolton; also by five grandchildren (Kimberley, Jenny, Michael, Alexandra and Victoria), four nephews (John, Stephen, Jim and Stuart) and one niece (Roslyn). Born in Wallaroo Mines, South Australia, Mel immigrated to Canada in 1942 as part of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan. He was a pilot during the Second World War. Being a natural athlete, he excelled at cricket, playing internationally for Canada during the 1950's. Mel and Nan came to the Niagara area from Montreal in 1983 and were members of Sawmill Golf Club for 25 years. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted by Reverend Barbara McGale at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 29 Bald Street, Welland on Saturday March 7th at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Salvation Army, Community & Family Service, 400 Niagara Street, St. Catharines Ontario L2M7N5 (905-935-4311) or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be forwarded through www.pedlarfuneralfuneralhome.ca JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME in charge of funeral arrangements (905-892-5762) 11432157