Obituary of Ellen Amelia Nelson

The death of Ellen “Nellie” Amelia (Geary) Nelson of College Hill Road, Rothesay, NB, formerly of Metcalf Street, Saint John, NB, wife of the late Fenwick Robert Nelson, occurred at her residence on Sunday, December 28, 2003. Born in Tottenham, London, England on March 18, 1908, she was the daughter of the late William and Ellen (Pryke) Geary, in 1910 she immigrated to Canada with her family. She was very active in the Pythian Order, having been their pianist for many years. A Past Grand Chief of the Grand Temple Pythian Sisters of the Maritime Provinces; Past Supreme Representative of the Supreme Temple; a member of the Martello Temple # 25 Pythian Sisters since 1927; Charter Member of El Fallah Santha # 113 Nomads of Avrudaka; a 47 year former member of the Happy Gang Senior Citizens; and a member of St. Luke's Anglican Church. She is survived by her nieces Phyllis Foley, Victoria, BC, and Valerie (Len) Drew, Vancouver, BC, nephews, Arthur (Norma) Geary and Malcolm (Elaine) Geary, both of Saint John, NB and many other great nieces and great nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, George Charles (1958) and William John Geary (1994). Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506) 634-7424 with visitation on Monday from 7-9 pm and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held in Brenan's Chapel on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances to the charity of the donor's choice, would be appreciated by the family.