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In Memory of
Patricia Nelson
1934 - 2020
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Beverley Richardson posted a condolence
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Miss Nelson’s Family.
Pat rented a home from my Grandparents Basie and Ada Munn when she first came to teach at the country school in Tobermory.
Later my Dad, Bert Munn built her cottage in Dyers Bay. If I remember,she loved cats. A very nice lady.
Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Sincerely Delbert and Beverley Richardson
Lions Head.
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Stephen Nelson posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Peter and Ruth,
I just learned from Marian that Pat has passed away. My deepest sympathy.
My parents were Earle and Eleanor Nelson. I remember seeing Pat when she visited us on our farm.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephen Nelson
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Sheila clark posted a condolence
Monday, March 30, 2020
We were sorry to hear of Pats passing. She was a special lady that so enjoyed nature. She loved the gardening, the birding and her kittens. Your mother was so,proud of Pat and her accomplishments. The stories of Dyers Bay and how she worked to have a nice life there. Pat's chosen profession and sign language. May the good moments you shared as family stay with you.
Sincerely Sheila and Blair Clark. Your parents were such good neighbours to us on Caralynn Place and we so enjoyed our cups of tea together.
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Jeffrey lit a candle
Monday, March 23, 2020
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As a Nephew to Pat she had a contagious smile. Seemed to be always on the move off to one event and organizing the next. Pat loved birds and sharing stories. The Bruce Trial became mesmerizing to Pat and wanted to share this with the little nephews. How can the trail go up and down the giant rocks but someone has painted arrows on these rocks. She also shared he love of garden cocktail. Pat helped us learn some sign language. I do remember pizza. Mimic throwing ingredients onto a pizza in front of you. Silly boy I remember as a ball cap on your head fingers in front of your nose with a bit of finesse at the end. The important thing to remember was to smile ear to ear.
Pat will be my influence on birds and walking the trails that has and will remain part of my life now and forever. Fortunately we live on the Rideau river. Yesterday we saw the return of a pair of swans which reminded me of aunt Pat telling me to keep an eye out for the birds. And it never hurts to feed the birds to attract more. Thank you Pat. May peace always be with you.
Love Jeffrey.
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Andrew Nelson posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Patricia (Pat) was my aunt. Although we didn't see her very often (because of distance), she was always a fun and interesting (in a good way!) part of our family gatherings. She loved to laugh! She enjoyed having fun with her nephews, and liked to joke with us. She often attempted to teach us sign language, despite our lack of aptitude (she would have to squash our hands into the proper shapes). I do still remember the signs for "naughty boy". I guess that was me!
She obviously loved teaching, and cared deeply about her pupils and her profession. She no doubt had an impact on the lives of many, many students.
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Peter J. Nelson posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, March 21, 2020
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Pat loved school. Perhaps it was the influence of our Grampa Nelson. He was a school teacher; and by then he was a school principal in Owen Sound. In Toronto, we happened to live just two city blocks from our elementary school. There were no school buses; we always walked.
When Pat was about 10, we had a terrific snow storm. To give an idea of how deep the snow was, Dad forbade me to leave the front veranda. (I was only four and my legs were too short to plow through the drifts.)
But Pat, she was determined not to miss a day of school. She plowed her way through. The snow was so bad that most of the students didn’t show up -- many of the teachers, too. The one teacher who did get there, happened to be the one who could operate the movie projector. He showed movies to the few kids who showed up. For Pat, it was one of the best school days of her life! (We didn't get to see many movies, in those days.) Pat had already decided to become a school teacher!
Contributed by Pat’s little brother, Peter.
(She called me, ‘Shmoo’ -- from the ‘Li'l Abner’ cartoon strip, by Al Capp.)
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Saturday, March 21, 2020
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