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VERNETTA MARGARETTE NELSON (ABREY)
Born: Jul 18, 1919
Date of Passing: Nov 23, 2004
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryVERNETTA MARGARETTE NELSON (nee ABREY) Verna M. Nelson (Abrey) passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2004. She was predeceased by her parents Mabel (1974) and Herbert (1983) husband Thomas (1986) grandson Trevor (1986) son Lloyd (1988) son-in-law Keith (1991) son Howard (1994) five sisters and four brothers. Verna leaves to mourn, her daughter Doreen Sylvester; sons, Leonard, Brian (Lil), Ralph (Laureen) as well as 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and other extended family. Verna was born on August 18, 1919. She was a kind, caring person with a superb sense of humour and quick wit. In her life, she enjoyed family, music, bingo and good company (friends) and conversation. Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 29 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with Rev. Wendy Rankin officiating. Interment and reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7, Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6, Canadian Diabetes Association, 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6, Salvation Army, Box 1932, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R2, St. James United Church, 234 Parkview St., Winnipeg, MB R3J 1S3 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 27, 2004
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Growing up in Winnipeg, I always looked forward to going over to their house. I wish I could have gotten to Winnipeg to show my respect properly. You will always be remembered and loved. - Posted by: Daryl Nelson (Grandson) on: Feb 16, 2012