Obituary of Audrey Nelson

Nelson, Audrey Eleanor

Peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and pets, Audrey Nelson (née Brown) of Vankleek Hill passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the age of 83.  She fought like a lion for six months to beat the cancer and not once with even a hint of self-pity or resignation. We lost a Hero. Predeceased by her parents Samuel Charles Brown and Gertrude MacLeod.  Beloved wife of 61 years to Edward “Ted”. Loving and caring mother of Kathy, Susan, Bruce (Lori Lee) and Ian (Lori). Cherished grandmother of Bonnie, Stefan, Simon, Russell, Adam, Lennea and Christopher and great-grandmother of Charlie, Chloé, Layla, Chelsea, Sophie and C.J. Dearly loved sister of Fred Brown (Gayle), Gary Brown (Jan) and Gail Ryan (John)Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Audrey’s life will be held at a future date.  Interment will be held at Shaw Cemetery, Harrington, Quebec.In memory of Audrey, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. To express your condolences, make a donation and plant a “Tree of Remembrance” for Audrey, please visit www.hillcrestfuneralhome.ca Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hillcrest Funeral Home, 151 Bond Street, Vankleek Hill, Ontario K0B 1R0 (866) 678-2001.