June 2, 1930 - August 8, 2024
In Loving Memory ~
Peacefully at Oyster Harbour Seniors Community, Ladysmith, BC in her 95th year.
Beloved mother of only son Peter (Lois), grandmother of Nick (Nicola), Krysti, and Daniel, great grandmother of Tomas and Oren.
Nelly was born in Tomaszow-Mazowiecki, Poland, and suffered first-hand through the horrors of WWII as a young child. She attended medical school in Poland before emigrating to Australia (1962) where she obtained a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. She worked in the medical field for 35 years in Poland, Australia, and Canada (1975) in Hamilton, Taber, and Calgary, until retiring to Vancouver Island to be near her family (Port Alberni 1994-2011 and Nanaimo 2011-2024).
She joined the senior organizations in Port Alberni and Nanaimo where she made many friends and participated in numerous activities. She was fiercely independent until her early 90's, when she moved into LTC. She was extremely sociable, and most proud of her family, and her Polish heritage.
She was always particular about her appearance, and she loved travelling, golfing, xcountry skiing, yoga, and playing bridge, all of which she did until well into her 80's, but nothing was more important to her than her family.
Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial will follow.
In memory of Nelly, donations can be made to your favourite charity, or to Echo Sunshine Club or Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.FirstMemorialFuneral.com