WILSON, NELLIE PATRICIA (CURRIE) - Surrounded by her loving family, Nellie Patricia (Currie) Wilson was called home on Saturday, July 27th, 2013 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Born on March 17th, 1926, Nellie was the daughter of the late Laura (Purington) and John Currie. Leaving the farm at age 14 to move to Woodstock and attend High School, her first job was at the Ronald Dykeman Pharmacy and later she worked as a telephone operator connecting the line for every call. Growing up nearby her in Plymouth was her true love, Leonard Wilson; they married on May 2nd, 1945. Nellie and Leonard had four children- Shirley (Gates), Wayne (Cathy), Mac (Jeane) and Betty Lou (John Craig). After several moves, their permanent home became St. James Street where they enjoyed wonderful neighbours. Nellie’s favourite past times included playing bridge- in a ladies Bridge Club that celebrated their 50 years’ Anniversary a few years ago and recently in a Seniors Bridge Group where she and Leonard were the team to beat. Never being afraid to try new things, she learned to golf and downhill ski. Spending time in Florida for 25 winters gained her many friends there and new experiences such as line dancing and French courses. Grammie will be missed by nine grandchildren- Tim Wilson, Kelly Wilson, Wendy (Jason) Hudson, Danielle (Stephen) Smith, Marielle (Tim) Maskell, Michael Wilson, Ben (Rachel) Craig, Meghan Craig, Katie Craig. She is a special Great Grammie to eight- Samantha, Kendra and Baily Wilson, Dylan and Emma Kennedy, Connor McLean, Ava and Lila Maskell. She is survived by her sisters; Doris Harbison and Nan (Arnold) Miller and by her brothers: Junior, Edwin and Ron Currie. She was predeceased by her brothers: Burns, Lewis and Roy and by her sisters: Jean and Margaret and by her son-in-law Robert Gates.
Visitation will be at Scott’s Funeral Home Tuesday, July 30, 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. The Funeral Service will be at the Woodstock Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 31st at 2 pm with Pastor Leonard Cousins officiating assisted by Pastor Craig Woodcock. Pallbearers will be grandchildren- Ben and Meghan Craig, Marielle Maskell and Michael Wilson, Tim Wilson and Jason Hudson. Special music will be by her niece Mary Lee McKenna. Reception will follow at the church Vestry. Interment will be at the Woodstock Rural Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Woodstock Food Bank or Woodstock Baptist Church – Camp Shiktehawk or a charity of the donor’s choice. The family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses of the DECH ICU for the care and compassion they provided. www.scottfh.com