Isabel (Burns) Nelson
Died: December 5, 2016 | Place: Highview Residences
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NELSON, Isabel….
Peacefully at Highview Residences, London, on Monday, December 5, 2016, Isabel (Burns) Nelson in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Ron Nelson (1994). Loving mother of Jan Nelson and her husband Rick Quinn of Sidney B.C., Martha Nelson her and husband Bill Gallagher of Waterloo and Rob Nelson and his wife Lisa of London. Predeceased by her daughter Jane (1957). Cherished Nanny of Quito Quinn (Gregory), Nellie Quinn, Ronald Gallagher (Violetta), Claire Gallagher and great-grandmother of Theodore Gallagher. Predeceased by her siblings Robert Burns, Roberta Colter and Margaret Butler. Throughout Isabel’s long and busy life, she was a partner with her husband in the family business, Ron Nelson Photography Ltd of London. Committed to contributing to her community and church, she was an active board member of the Women’s Christian Association serving Parkwood Hospital and McCormick Home; and a member of First-St. Andrew’s United Church. A cottager to the core, all who visited her Haliburton hideaway will remember her generosity, thoughtfulness and home-baked pies. Isabel’s family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Franklin House, Highview Residences, who provided compassionate and personal care during her time with them. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at First St. Andrews United Church, 350 Queens Avenue on December 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with reception to follow. Funeral arrangements by A. Millard George Funeral Home (519-433-5184). Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Lions Camp Dorset, P.O. Box 306, 1087 Camp Dorset Road, Dorset, ON P0A 1E0. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Hi Martha, Jan, Rob and families,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of Isabel. While I know she has been unwell for some time, this likely remains a difficult time for you.
Seeing her photo here brought back to me a flood of memories of the many times I spent with your family. Your parents were both very dear to me – their hospitality to me was unmatched; their lovely friendship with my parents was unexpected and life-affirming. Isabel’s generosity of spirit was remarkable to me, and I learned a great deal from her in that regard. There is so much I could say – but may it suffice to know that Isabel will always inhabit a wonderful place in my memory. My thoughts will be with you in the days ahead.
With warm regards,
Mary
Dear Martha,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Prachi.
Ron: My sincere condolences to you and your family, on the death of your mom. I have fond memories of her while I worked for Ron back in early fifties
Don
My deepest sympathy to Isabelles family. I was her visitor from FSA at Highview. It was a shame that we could not have a conversation. As I see from today’s write up in the paper we had many similar interests. Example: Parkwood Hospital and Haliburton County. I would have attended the funeral but neglected to read my FSA email until Friday night, then realized the funeral was earlier that day. I’ve been watching the paper for a notice. May she rest in peace.