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Joshua Mellor
June 8, 1982 - September 27, 2021
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Josh beloved husband of Miranda (Fraser) Mellor and father to Georgia (3) and Mila (3 months). Son of Jeannie and Mark Mellor, brother to Sara Phillips (Tom), and amazing uncle to Hayley. Son in law to Gordon and Marilyn Fraser, brother in law to Scott and Kristine Fraser and uncle to Ainsley and Emery. Grandson to Angela Mills (Idaho), nephew to Eileen Mellor, Bill Mellor, Sheri and Larry Farr (Washington State), Greg and Lynda Mills (Idaho), several cousins, and many great Aunts and Uncles.
Predeceased by his Grandparents John and Betty (Woods)Mellor, Grandfather Sherrild Mills (Idaho). Josh also leaves behind several wonderful friends, farmers, customers, and his dog Oreo.
Josh was born and raised in the Cowichan Valley to a pioneer farming family. He went to Cowichan Secondary School where he graduated in 2001. He won the AutoSkills Championship in BC, and through that won a full scholarship to BCIT where he attended Heavy Duty Mechanics. He attended VIU for his last couple of years graduating as a red seal heavy duty mechanic in 2007. Josh then spent a year travelling around Australia and working on farms there. He returned home and started Mellor Mobile Mechanical, working on equipment, both locally and in the Yukon.
Josh met Miranda his future wife in 2011, and was immediately smitten. They were married on the family farm June 7, 2014. Like in their wedding song lyrics “I’ll do anything with you anywhere”, they were always up for an adventure together.
On September 29, 2019 they happily welcomed their first bundle of joy, sweet Georgia. Then on June 9, 2021 they welcome their second beautiful daughter our little Miss Mila. Josh really loved being a dad to his girls, and a husband to Miranda, these girls were his world.
Josh’s passion was farming and everything related. His summers were spent making hay and fixing equipment.
Josh will be greatly missed by many. He held his many friendships very close to his heart. He was very shocked at the outpouring of community support for him and his family, and wanted to thank everyone for their involvement.
Josh contracted the Delta Variant of Covid the last few days in August and ended up in Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. We were so blessed to have the most wonderful, caring, compassionate staff in the ICU and would like to thank each and every one of them for their valiant efforts to save Josh.
There will be a private family service with a Celebration of Life when this pandemic is under control .
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From: Deborah Bradford
Our family is heartbroken to hear of Josh’s passing. Though we knew him not, we grieve for your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
From: Tracy Leslie
Relation: Friend to parents,dters are friends..
My heart is full of sadness for you all. Words elude me yet I feel the need to send hugs. You are an amazing family and I can only hope you find comfort and healing and as each day passes. Thinking about you..💙🙏
From: Linda Kemp
My heart breaks for what your family is enduring. Please accept my sincere condolences and my hope that you are able to find peace in the love and memories you made together
From: Vince and Andrea Walker
Relation: Friends
Josh, you are, and will always be deeply missed. We will always remember you for all the help, generosity and kindness you shared with us, and all those around you. Our sincere and deepest sympathy to the Mellor and Fraser families.
From: Tub & Arlene McKinlay
Heartfelt hugs to Miranda & your beautiful babies 💔
From: Heather O’Donnell
Relation: Did not know Josh. I’m a member of the community that was hoping for the best
Hugs and love to your family and friends. I never knew Josh and Miranda but felt the love from such an amazing community to an even more amazing man. He will truly be an angel looking over his three girls.
From: Vicki Searle
Relation: Met him a few times very nice young man.
Sending much love, light, healing energy and respect to family and friends at this time. <3 <3
From: Robyn Hayward and my mom Ginny Walker
Relation: known the Mellor family for many years
sending our sincere condolences to the Mellor and Fraser families you are all in our thoughts 💜💜💜
From: Kim Walters
Relation: Friend/colleague of Sara, Josh's sister
My heartfelt condolences for your family at this very difficult time. Sending hugs and healing light.
From: Ken and Anita Ellison and family
Relation: Friends
Keeping Miranda and the girls and Josh’s families deeply in our hearts. There are no words to express our sorrow
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