The passing of
Barbara Helen Nelson occurred on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the
Shannex Parkland Fredericton. Born in Saint John NB, she was a
daughter of the late John H. and Marjorie H. (Addison)
Nelson.
A retired
nurse she graduated from the Saint John School of Nursing in 1955 and
went on to receive her Bachelor of Nursing Degree from the University
of British Columbia. She was an active and faithful member of the
Rusagonis United Baptist Church until ill health prevented her from
attending.
Barbara is
survived by her niece Krista Nelson of Kelowna B.C, her nephew Kevin
Nelson and his wife Josephine, their children Melissa and David of
Fredericton, her sister-in-law Vivian Nelson of Fredericton as well as
numerous cousins.
Her parents
and her best friend and brother David J. Nelson (1985) and sister Jean
Nelson and her dear and loving friend Gail Campbell (2010) all
predeceased Barbara.
Resting at
Bishop’s Funeral Home 540 Woodstock Road Fredericton where
visitation will take place on Wednesday February 12 from 6-9PM. A
celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at
Bishop’s Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, February
13th at 11AM with Rev. Brent MacDonald
officiating. Interment will take place in the Nelson Family Plot,
Fernhill Cemetery in Saint John NB at a later
date.
Memorial
contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Barbara
would be appreciated by the family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Barbara Helen Nelson 19342020..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick