Melvin W.

Lantagne

Melvin W. Lantagne, 92, of Irasburg, VT passed away February 6th, 2020 in Irasburg. He was born on June 13th, 1927 to Alexander and Florence (Marandola) Lantagne of Newport, VT. On July 13th, 1972 Melvin married the love of his life Jean Garahan who survives him.

He worked as a mechanic on CP Railroad for many years. Melvin enjoyed making rings, fixing cars, and playing many musical instruments such as the guitar, the fiddle, a harmonica, and the piano. He loved playing music for others and especially playing in the nursing homes for the residents. He had a strong love of God.

He is survived by his wife Jean Lantagne of Irasburg, his daughters Brinda and her husband Doug Daggett of Holland, Tina and Ron Pion of Irasburg, his son Kevin Lee of Newport, Linda Nadeau Forcier and her husband Fernand of island Pond, VT, his brothers Lawrence Lantagne of Newport, Antonio (Buddy) Lantagne of Newport, his sister Ann and her husband Jim Hansen of Newport, his Grandchildren: Jason Cross, Amanda Bergeron and her husband Travis Bergeron,  Meghan Daggett, Trevor Coddere, KC Lee, Kelsey Lee, Curt Wilcox, Jason Griffith, Bradley Paulette, Sierra Phillips and her fiancé Robert Pothier, Kasaundra Phillips, Nick Pion, and Dan Daggett and his girlfriend Kari Brosseau of Newport, VT, great Grandchildren Braden, Averie, Maddex, Quinn, Bailee, Connor, Kingston, Gracie, Jaxson, Triton, Aidean, Caidean, Jaydean, Danivyn and Kaizley, and also by numerous nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his brothers Roland, Francis, Donald, and David Lantagne, sister Isabelle Lantagne, and his first wife Leona (Waters) Allen.

Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.

Funeral Services will be held at a later date.

Online condolences at curtis-britch.com. A special thanks to Millie and Gary Seguin, Mark and Darlene Loomins and his many friends.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.