Obituary of Melvin G. Feener

Dr. Melvin Glenwood "Mel" Feener 87, of Bridgewater, formerly of Pleasantville, passed away March 26, 2010 at the Q E II Health Sciences Center, Halifax. Born in Rhodes Corner, he was a son of the late Rufus and Evelina (Robar) Feener. He received his education in the Bridgewater Schools. He furthered his education after that and graduated as a certified pharmacist in 1942. He then joined the RCAF in 1942 and graduated as a pilot in 1943 and went on to be a flight instructor and staff pilot in Manitoba and was discharged in 1945 as a flying officer. He was a graduate of Dalhousie Medical School in 1952 and entered into general practice in Bridgewater. In November 1953 he married his wife Joan (Dalgleish). In 1956, he sold his practice to Dr. Fred Prince and moved to Boston where he did post graduate training in surgery at Boston City Hospital. He returned to Halifax in 1959. September, 1960 he adopted his daughter Anne. He spent the next 28 years at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Middleton. He was a member of the Greenwood Flying Club, Rotary Club, Middleton Curling Club, Paragon Golf Club, Masonic Lodge and the LaHave River Yacht Club. In 1967 he adopted Patricia. He retired from practice in 1988 and built his home in Pleasantville. He was a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Canada and the American College of Surgeon. He is survived by his wife Joan; daughters, Anne (David) Mason, Winnipeg; Patricia (Roger) Eisenhauer, Walden; grandchildren, Nigel and Nicole; great grandchildren, Tyler and Samantha. He was predeceased by his brother, Arnold. A memorial service will be held 1:30pm Thursday April 1 in the Bridgewater United Church, Rev Ivan Norton officiating. No flowers or visitation by request. Memorial donations may be made to the M.S. Society of Canada, Alzheimers Society of Nova Scotia or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater where online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.