I first heard of Nellie when I started working at the library more than 10 years ago. I knew who she was and her story with the library long before I met her for the first time. I was a little nervous to meet this lady, who had been part of the beginning of our first official volunteer program, but she was easy to talk to, didn’t take things too seriously, and I liked her immediately – like many others before me!

I was deeply saddened to hear of Nellie’s passing. For the past 50 years as a volunteer, she has been an incredible asset to the library and her community, offering not just time and energy, but also kindness, wisdom, and unwavering dedication. Her contributions have touched countless lives, and her absence will be felt by all who were fortunate to know her.

With deepest sympathy,

Connie S.

I have many fawn memories of Aunty Nellie, spending time during the summer at their place in Renfrew and many family gatherings throughout the years, I enjoyed our phone conversations these last few years. Thinking of Judy, Micheal, David and family, my thoughts and prayers.

My condolences to Nellie's family and especially Judy and Cory as I personally know tem. Judy and Cory remember the memories you have shared with your mother and grandmother. I know you will miss her dearly.

Grandma Nellie taught me to not be so serious all the time. She taught me that you don’t have to remember a joke, if you just use your own words and wittiness to make others laugh. Her unique sense of humor will be dearly missed, and her wittiness lives on within her family members. After all they had the best teacher!