Melvin J. Caron
1947 – 2016
MADISON — Melvin “Mel” J. Caron, 69, passed away Dec. 15 at Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan.
He was born March 13, 1947, in Fort Kent, the son of Docite and Marie (Jandreau) Caron.
He enjoyed being a lineman, working construction and with his hands. Mel loved four-wheeling, being outdoors and spending time at his camp. He always knew how to make people laugh.
Mel is survived by his daughter, Amy Caron and significant other, Mike Fiddler, of Florida; stepson, Rich Collins and wife, Melissa, of Connecticut; stepdaughter, Lisa Ferrato and husband, Scott, of Connecticut; grandchildren, Austin, Andrew, and Connor Visneau, all of Florida, and Cassandra and Meghan Collins, Jake and Samantha Ferrato, all of Connecticut; three sisters, Norma Levesque of Connecticut, Iona Long and husband, Darold, of Connecticut, and Jean Boutot of Buckfield; four brothers, Richard Caron and wife, Lillian, of Connecticut, Gil Caron and wife, Gloria, of Old Town, Danford Caron of Connecticut, and Norman Caron and wife, Rachelle, of Fort Kent; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; five brothers, Harold Caron, Valier Caron, Dana “Kit” Caron, Gaylon Caron and Arnold Jandreau; amd two sisters, Mary Urena Trepanier and Bernadette “Bart” Jandreau.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Mel’s memory to Literacy Volunteers of Bangor, 354 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976.