VEALE, Melvin E - Suddenly, at home, on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 Mel Veale in his 74th year. Lovingly remembered by Mary Veale. Loving father of Leanne of Grand Bend, Dan (Mary) of Mount Brydges and Scotty (Jan) of Ingersoll. Dear Grandpa of Jessie, Cody, Danielle, Sarah, Dana, Kelsey and Michael. Sadly missed by his dear friend Joanne Vanderbeeten and family. Remembered fondly by his brother Les (Judy) and family, cousin Jerry (Helen) and family all of Strathroy, and brother- in - law Peter Lebedewski of Mississauga as well as many other cousins and family members. Mel was in his third term as the Mayor of Strathroy-Caradoc and previously held positions as Reeve of Caradoc Township (2 terms) and Warden of Middlesex County. Mel dedicated 19 years of service in Municipal government. He was a life long member of the Mount Brydges Lions Club and was a continuous and proud supporter of various local charities and organizations. He started his career with CNR Express in London, followed by Fleet Supervisor and later went into farming and trucking until he went onto 19 years as a politician. Mel loved sports, especially hockey and car racing. The family will receive friends at the Caradoc Township Community Centre, Lions Park Drive. Mount Brydges, on Monday September 6th, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m. and Tuesday from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. A Lions Club Service will be held at the ELLIOTT-MADILL FUNERAL HOME, Mount Brydges on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. A private family service and committal will be held at a later date. Interment Mount Brydges Memorial Gardens. Donations to the charity of ones choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.