In Celebration of

Melvin Samuel George Squires

June 4, 1936 - November 16, 2025

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.

Guestbook

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Peter Yourkevich (Friend and colleague)

Entered November 18, 2025 from Oakville

I worked with Mel in Store Planning and Visual Merchandising at Sears and enjoyed my time that Mel was my boss. He was a great mentor and friend in the office and on the road at store openings. I miss his stories! He was one of my best memories of my time at Sears. May he rest in peace.

David and Elizabeth Squires (Brother and SIL)

Entered November 18, 2025 from Newtown, Nl

You were larger than life! You were such a beautiful part of our family over the years.Your smile was infectious! We love you forever. Rest easy dear loved one.

Carol squires bennett

Entered November 18, 2025 from Kippens

My deepest condolences on your loss, my heart goes out to you all. Melvin will be dearly missed.

Sandra and Paul McCabe (family (niece))

Entered November 18, 2025 from Bedford, NS

The more someone enriches our lives, the harder it is to let them go. Saying goodbye to Melvin is a deep sorrow, and our hearts are with you. Rae, Debbie, and Dianne—may your cherished memories, and the love and support surrounding you, bring you comfort and help you find gentle moments of peace in the days ahead.
Love and prayers Sandra and Paul

David Goodman (friend)

Entered November 19, 2025 from Toronto

Many many years ago our golf trip one year — I think Dominican but I’m not sure — was only 4 people. Your dad, me, Ismail and I have no memory who the fourth was. I was weirdly worried that we would not have anything to talk about at dinner so I came up with the idea that each night one of us would talk about his background— birth, upbringing, school, work, etc. Mel went first and was fascinating. Funny, interesting, charming. As you can see from the emails I have forwarded, we miss him.