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Irene Myrtle Nelson
August 8, 2024
NELSON, Irene Myrtle – Passed away peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in her 90th year.
Beloved wife of the late Irwin Nelson (2010). Loving mother of Bill Nelson his wife Lee and Laurie Moyer all of Mount Forest. Dear grandmother of Darryl Moyer, Brent Moyer and his wife Emily, Cory Kien and his wife Laura, Stuart Nelson and his wife Sara, Sandy Nelson and his wife Laura, and Drew Nelson and his wife Angela; and great-grandmother of Emma, Jordan, Liam, Owen, Taylor, Maddie, Charlotte, Isla, and Bella. Irene will be missed by her sister Nellie Allan and many nieces, nephews and their families. She is predeceased by her daughter Brenda Kien-Moore, her siblings Russel Lewis, Norman Lewis, Leslie Lewis, Thelma Kidd, and her infant brother Kenneth.
Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Monday, August 12th from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Woodland United Church, 491417 Sideroad 49, Southgate, on Tuesday, August 13th at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery. Following the committal service, all are invited to the Royal Canadian Legion, Mount Forest Branch #134, 140 King Street West, Mount Forest for refreshments and fellowship.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Irene are asked to consider the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 134 or the Woodland United Church. Donations and online condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com
The funeral service and interment was recorded and will be uploaded to this webpage on the morning of Wednesday, August 14th.
Funeral and Committal Service for Irene Nelson
Memorial Video Tribute
Condolences
My sincere sympathy to all of Irene's family. She was a great lady and will be sorely missed.
Dear Bill, Lee,and Laurie . Our sympathy on the passing of your dear mother. She was a great lady. We had lots of visits at the nursing home. John and Phyllis
— John and Phyllis Flanagan, August 15, 2024My apologies for the late condolence to the Nelson families on the passing of Irene. I am truly grateful for having been in the presence of Irene when my family and I lived in Mount Forest. What immediately springs to mind is her sense of humour....the way she delivered those "zinger" lines and kept a straight face. You had to listen closely or you would miss it entirely and she would just stroll away not wiling to repeat it. May she rest in peace and keep everyone on their toes.
— Tali McGovern, August 15, 2024Our deepest sympathy to you Bill and your family. Irene was a lovely lady with a ready smile and a kind word to everyone. She will be much missed.
— Wilda and Bill Burke, August 14, 2024So sorry, to hear of Irene’s passing. Mother (Doreen) often talked about/ with her.
Ross
Bill & Lee
Sorry to hear about your loss. Remember the good times!
Al & Pat Brubacher
Dear Bill, Lee, Laurie and families,
Very sad to hear of the passing of your mom. We send our condolences.
Barbara & Peter
Bill & Lee and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of Irene. She was always so kind and welcoming when we were growing up. She will be deeply missed.
My heartfelt condolences to all of Irene's family. I believe my first encounter with Irene was through Woodland United Church which was many years ago and thus I have many fond and funny memories of Irene. She was a sweet heart who always had time to chat and something funny to say and make you smile. I always looked forward to her sweet tray which she would deliver to the law office around Christmas time and her butter tarts were one of my favourites. Thinking of her family at this time and keeping you all in my prayers. Hugs, Marie
— Marie Plume, August 12, 2024Bill, Lee, Laurie and family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. Hoping fond memories and family will help you through this difficult time.
Take care
Greg and Susan Lash
Bill, Lee, Lori and Families,
Our deepest sympathy to you all
Brian Plume & Tamara Bondy
Bill, Lee and Laurie,
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My sympathy to all of your family.
Donna Love
Bill, Lee and families, my sympthies on the loss of Irene.
— Diana, August 12, 2024Our thoughts and prayers to all of the family. Irene will be greatly missed but cherish the memories that you all have of her.
Our sincerest condolences.
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to the Nelson family. Thinking of you all at this time.
— Brett and Caitlin Reeves, August 11, 2024Bill, Lee, Laurie & families
Our deepest sympathy on your mom’s passing. I knew of your mom before I joined the Legion ladies Auxiliary but got to know her much more when I joined the Auxiliary. She was a great lady who was a devoted Auxiliary member. Great lady to work along side! RIP Irene!
Norm & Janet Freiburger
My condolences to irene,s family, Bill, Laurie and their families. Irene was a lovely lady. I remember when she and Irwin married.
— Barbara Reeves, August 11, 2024My sympathy to all the family. Irene was a lovely lady.
— Sharon Wilson, August 11, 2024Deepest condolences to Irene’s family. She was a lovely lady who will be missed.
— Jody Woods Kennett, August 11, 2024
Bill, Lee sorry to hear of the passing of your mom.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Tom and Trudy Parker 💕
Bill, Lee, Laurie & families…sincere condolences on the loss of Irene…she was such a lovely lady & will be greatly missed…our thoughts & prayers are with you all @ this sad time.
— Brian & Marilynne Adams, August 11, 2024So sorry to hear about your mother’s death. She and your Dad were great friends with my parents. Please accept our condolences to all of the Nelson families.
— Patricia (O’Brecht)O’Brien, August 10, 2024Our deepest sympathy to the Nelson families. - Barry & Thelma Rawn
— Barry & Thelma Rawn, August 10, 2024So sorry to hear of Irene's passing. She was such a good friend and we are so thankful to have wonderful memories of our time together.
— Sharon and Murray Collette, August 10, 2024Our sympathy goes out to Irene’s family and friends. I remember when she worked at Dr. Razack’s office many moons ago.
Erwin, Joan and family
Bill, Lee & family and Laurie,
We were sorry to read about your Mom's, daughter in law and grandmother's passing. Have wonderful memories of a lovely lady with a great sense of humour, you all will surely miss her. You all are in our thoughts at this moment. Hugs
Bill, Laurie and families
My deepest condolences on the loss of Irene. She truly was such a lovely lady and I have so many memories of her through the years. I let my parents know also, as they just loved your parents. The card games, the church services, the gatherings with all of the special prepared lunches. We have all been lucky in knowing your mother. God bless
My condolences to the entire family! I've had the joy and privilege of getting to know Irene at Strathcona. I always enjoyed our weekly get- together at the salon. We always had the oldies playing! She just loved them! Such a beautiful lady!
— Denise Wood, August 10, 2024Condolences to Bill, Lori and their families.
— Ken and Karen Thompson, August 10, 2024Bill,Lee and Laurie and families,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother.She always had time for a short chat whenever we saw her.Cherish the memories.
Our sincere sympathy to Bill, Laurie and their families in the loss of your mom/grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Gord and Mary MacEachern, August 10, 2024Bill, Lee, Laurie, Darryl, Brent and families We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you and your families.
— Donna and Dave Meyer, August 10, 2024Dear Bill, Lee, Laurie and families, my sincere condolences on the loss of your matriarch. She was a lovely lady, generous and creative. I think, for example, of the treats and baking that she so often brought to the staff at the office, always with a smile and a chuckle, and the question "Is my Billy boy here?"
— Donna Padfield, August 10, 2024My condolences to Bill,Lee and Laurie and their families on the loss of a matriarch who clearly has raised an amazing family. I got to know her as she cared for her spouse first when he was in care and then she herself became a resident and we frequently spoke as friends over the years rather than as doctor and patient.
— Hugh Perrin, August 10, 2024Bill, Lee and family
My sincere sympathy to you all. Hold onto your memories and they will help you through.
Sincerely Mary
We were sad to read of your Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma's passing. She was a kind and friendly person who welcomed us with such warmth when we moved here many years ago. Those were the days that your Mom and Dad, Irwin, thrived as they actively participated in so many things like the Legion, the Mount Forest Fall Fair, Woodland Church..... She made our community a better place and will be missed by you, her loved ones, and so many more of us. Deepest sympathies to you all.
— Donna and Bob McFarlane, August 9, 2024Bill, Lee and Laurie and families. We are so very sorry for your loss. For myself as a worker at Strathcona, she was amazing, always making us laugh. She is already greatly missed by all of her Strathcona family. Cherish your memories of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a great lady! Many hugs and prayers for peace for all 💔. Donna and Jeff Bilton
— Donna and Jeff Bilton, August 9, 2024Met Irene, when I got into the Yake family. She was a lovely woman, lots of fun, very warm and friendly.
A pleasure to know her, and her family that she has left behind. Glad to have the Nelson family in my life.
Rest in Peace Irene.
Bill and Family, our condolences on the passing of your Mom. We were fortunate to be neighbors with her for a few years. She was always such a sweet lady. Ken & Jo-Anne Greene
— Ken and Jo-Anne Greene, August 9, 2024Our sincere sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Rev. Russell & Marilyn Rogers
— Russell and Marilyn, August 9, 2024Dear Bill & Lee and Laurie, deepest sympathy in the passing of your mom. She was such a lovely lady. Always a smile and a wee chat.
— Ruth Truax, August 9, 2024Bill, Lee and family
Patti and I send our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. We always enjoyed speaking with Irene whether it was at your house, at the Legion while she would be working in the kitchen feeding the Lions Club or just passing each other on the street. Always a friendly, welcoming manner coupled with a great sense of humour. We all benefitted from her involvement & dedication to the local community. She will be greatly missed.
Ernie & Patti
My first message should said a very special place in our hearts
— Helen Cane Kestner, August 9, 2024We loved our “Mama Rene” and she will hold a very spot in our hearts. Our deepest sympathies to all that share in the loss of this wonderful woman. Helen, Josh & Joelle ❤️
— Helen Cane Kestner, August 9, 2024My deepest sympathies to your family.❤️
— Debbie Aitken, August 9, 2024