WARNER, NELLIE MCLACHLAN

Lieu de naissance : Glace Bay, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de naissance : 8 mai 1907
Date de décès : 13 décembre 2012
On Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, Nellie McLachlan passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home, Halifax, with her daughter, Mary, at her bedside. She was 105 years old.
She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret Warner of Glace Bay.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jim (1981), her son, James (London, Eng.), her daughter, Claire Pace (Vancouver, B.C.), her sister, Ethel Henessey, and brothers, Martin, Fred and Paul.
She is survived by her son, Fraser (Melanya), Bucharest, Romania, and her daughter, Mary (Peter) Sanger, South Maitland, N.S. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren, and by nephews and nieces, all of whom were dearly loved by her.
Nellie was the daughter-in-law of the revered Cape Breton labour leader, James B. McLachlan. She was keenly interested in labour politics her entire life, and on the occasion of her 100th birthday, she was made an honorary lifetime member of the New Democratic Party of Nova Scotia — an event which pleased her greatly. She followed closely the work of the James B. McLachlan Commemorative Society, and was especially interested in the scholarships awarded every two years by that Committee from a fund endowed by her late son, James.
On that same occasion she was also presented with her own Blue Jays shirt, and an autographed picture of the entire team. She was a committed Blue Jays fan, and rarely missed a televised game.
Nellie was sustained until the end of her life by a strong, unswerving faith, and by her own wit and determination. Her presence of mind at such an advanced age was remarkable, and noticed by all who met her.
Her family wishes to express profound gratitude to the members of the staff at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home, especially to the sixth floor staff, who cared for her with such love and compassion during the last three years of her life.
The funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Glace Bay, on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the Church Hall for family and friends