Melvin Frank Orr
June 18, 1934 - September 23, 2025
In Loving Memory
Melvin Frank Orr
We are sad to announce the passing of Melvin Orr on September 23, 2025. Melvin passed peacefully after a short stay in the hospital.
Melvin was born in Camrose to Arthur (Jack) & Bertha Orr on June 18, 1934 & grew up on the family farm in Kelsey, AB.
He met Dorothy at a community dance. They fell in love dancing and after a short courtship, he married Dorothy on August 25, 1959, and welcomed her 2 children, Stephen and Maureen into his life. In August of the following year, the first of 5 more children arrived. They resided on the farm in Strome before moving to Armstrong, BC in 1969.
Melvin worked construction in the Okanagan & started his own construction company – Pair-A-Dice Construction.
He joined several service clubs but devoted his time to the Kinsmen Club of Armstrong & was recognized as a lifetime member. He dedicated many hours to the start of and success of the Armstrong Kin RV Park.
Melvin was pre- deceased by the love of his life, Dorothy, children Stephen & Maureen, 3 sisters, & 2 brothers.
He will be missed & remembered with love by children – Colleen (Ron), Claudia (Duncan), Carla (Alf), Bradford (Lynnette), & Nadine, brothers Chester & Neil, 23 grandchildren, & 20 great grandchildren.
As per Melvin’s wishes, there will be no funeral mass or formal service. There will be a private family interment at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery on October 18, followed by his Celebration of Life for friends and family at the Armstrong Kin Hall (3311 Park Drive Armstrong, BC) at 12 PM.
In Melvin’s memory, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to
Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services 250-546-7237
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Comments: 5
I am not sure if there are ever the right words to say when you have lost someone you love.
However I am sending you heartfelt wishes and healing thoughts to help comfort you during this time.
Thinking of you all and looking forward to seeing you at The Celebration Of Life.
I’m very sorry to hear Melvin passed away. I would like to give all the family that they can get through it without too much stress. This is from auntie Donna from Camrose Alberta.
Dear Orr Family: I’m so sorry for your loss. What a long and accomplished life your father led — farming, construction, entrepreneurship, and helping build Armstrong through charity work. I will always remember the incredible tree inside your beautiful home in Armstrong — both practical and creative. May you be sustained by each other, and many years of memories of your dad. Sincerely, Haidee xox
I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Wishing you peace and comfort.”
We are so saddened to hear of Uncle Melvin’s passing. He was a special Uncle to me and my sisters. He loved to tease us and motivate us. Uncle Melvin and Auntie Dorothy had lots of special memories and holidays with our parents, Howard and Laura Sand
Our thoughts are with you.
Hugs and love.
The Sand girls.