It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Tanya Helen Margaret Melanson, age 44, of Amherst.  Tanya passed away at home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Tanya worked as a PCW for a few years, enjoying the residences at Gables Lodge and the Victorian Manor.  She was a loving friend and mother.  

In addition to her mother Carolyn (Mark) Conrad of Amherst, she will be dearly missed by her fiancé Walter Cotton, Amherst; daughters Sophia Melanson, Amherst; and her newest daughter, one month old Makayla Lena Cotton, at home; sisters Terry (Tony) York, Crows Nest Pass, AB and Tammy Bednarek, Drayton Valley, AB; as well as all of Walter's family.

She was predeceased by her father Terry Bednarek.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 2 pm Rev Jeff White officiating.  Burial will follow in the Windham Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Those wishing to make a donation in Tanya's memory may do so to the charity of your choice.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the Tanya's family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.