Melvin (Mel to his friends) age 89 of Mississauga, passed away on Sunday November 16, 2025. Born in Humbermouth Newfoundland on June 4 1936, he was a son of the late William and Gertrude Squires. Melvin’s career with Sears Canada spanned 36 years and covered a range of positions and locations with the last being Corporate General Manager of Real Estate in Toronto, at which time he retired at age 55. For the last 34 years Melvin travelled the world with his family (mostly cruises, at last count 43). Born to talk, Melvin loved to tell stories and talk politics, travel, money or whatever subject came up during a conversation.

Melvin will be deeply missed by the love of his life, his wife of over 66 years, Rae; loving daughters, Debbie and Dianne : friends George Rogers, Earl Folkins and “adopted son” Mani (Yasmin) : brothers: David (Betty), Dale (Sue), Wayne; sisters: Faye Simmonds, Hope (Ivan) White as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, golf buddies and old friends from Sears.

Melvin was predeceased by his brothers, Everett, Elmer and his four legged son Taco.

A special thank you to Dr Wu and the Watline Home HemoDialysis Team.

As per his wishes cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stoke Foundation in his name.

You are deeply loved and will be greatly missed, love Rae, Debbie and Dianne.