NELSON, MARY AGNES
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Nelson announces her passing, which occurred on Tuesday, February 17th, at the Church of St. John and St. Stephen Nursing Home. Born in Saint John on December 21st, 1918, Mary was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Cook) Golden, and the wife of the late Thomas Nelson.
She had many hobbies and interests, including gardening, watching TV and movies, listening to Western music, but most important of all was her love of animals.
Mary is survived by her daughter Mary Northrup, sisters Theresa Smith and Violet McCracken, and grandchildren Tammy Nelson, Brian Northrup, Kim Boyd, Heather Ellingwood, Kim Boyd, Melissa Theriault, Paul Whittaker, nine great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mary was predeceased by her daughters Marilyn Gorman and Theresa Whittaker, brothers Paul, Bing, Donald, and Harry, as well as sisters Dorothy Lynch, Elizabeth Flowers, Patricia Golden, Margaret Golden, Aida Golden , grandson Tommy Northrup, and great-grandson, Dylan Boyd.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424), with visitation on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 pm from the Fundy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place at a later date.
For those who wish, remembrances to the Saint John SPCA or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be placed at www.fundyfuneralhome.com