Nellie
Josephine Coldwell - 101, of Wolfville, formerly of Gaspereau, Kings
County, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 14, 2012 in the
Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.
Born in Lower Wolfville, she was the daughter of the late
George Byron and Florence Rose (Kelly) Coldwell. She grew up in
Gaspereau and spent most of her life in the Gaspereau Valley, where
she was a member of the Gaspereau United Baptist Church. She
graduated from the Provincial Normal College in 1931 and taught
briefly before farming for 30 years alongside her husband. She later
returned to teaching, from where she retired. She was a loving mother
and a true friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her
daughter, Ann Laura Coldwell (Margaret Morton), Wolfville;
step-grandchildren, Andrew (Angela) Ewing and Megan Ewing; step-great
grandchild, Madeline Ewing; brother-in-law, Randolph Gertridge;
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Arnold
Leander Coldwell; infant sister, Audrey Louise Coldwell; sister, Mabel
Gertridge; brothers, Merritt and Frank. Cremation has taken place
under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Kentville. There will be no visitation, by request. The
funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012
in the Gaspereau United Baptist Church, Reverend Mark Shaw
officiating. Burial will take place in the Gaspereau Cemetery. A
reception will follow in the Gaspereau Community Centre. Donations in
memory may be made to the Valley Regional Hospital - Carey Me Fund
(for palliative care in the home) or the charity of your choice.
The family would like to express a sincere
thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Medical B at the Valley
Regional Hospital for the care and compassion given to Nellie.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted
to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
Condolences
Ann, my sincerest sympathies in the loss of your. She was one of my all time favorite teachers. It was only in Grade one but I remember her gentleness and patience and her trying not to smile because she wanted us to think she meant business.
— Zelda McPhail
So sorry for the loss of your Mom, Ann! She was a wondrful lady --cherish all of your great memories, I'm sure there sre lot! What an amazing age to have achieved but you will miss her non-the-less. You are in our prayers & thoughts! Sincerely, Jack & Regina Lockhart
— JAck & Regina Lockhart
Wanted you to know that i am thinking of you at this sad time.
Take care.
hugs to you both!
Sincerely,
Raydean
— Raydean Richardson
Ann and Margie ... So glad that I have had opportunity to share with you during this last hospital stay of Nells.
I will be away when the funeral takes place but we will meet somewhere soon to share more stories and memories. Take care and God Bless love Nancy
— Nancy Levy
Ann;
Please accept our most sincere sympathy in your Mom's passing. You will miss her dearly but cherish all the wonderful memories you have of her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Greg and Claire Bishop
— Greg and Claire Bishop
Please accept my condolences on your loss.
I found comfort in the hope the Bible offers for our loved ones at Psalms 37:29 which says, "The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it."
When the earth is cleansed of current troubled conditions, it will be restored to a paradise like the Garden of Eden as God originally purposed.
Then there will be no more sorrow or pain as we are promised at Revelation 21:4. It reads, "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
I hope these word will bring you a measure of solace in your time of loss.
— Sandra Sullivan
We are glad that Nell has finally found peace but also know that as much as you know life was no longer enjoyable for her you still feel the loss and know it is the end of an era. Both Rick and I were very fond of Nell and have some great memories of time spent with her. My fondest memory is when we talked at her 100th birthday party and she was telling me how much she enjoyed watching CNN and the news. She said when she had
gotten into bed a few nights earlier she had been thinking about something she had seen on CNN and couldn't remember the name of the vice president of the USA "So" she said, "the next day I found out his name and now I say it to myself ten times before I go to sleep and I bet I won't forget that again!" All the time she was telling me that story I was trying to remember his name!! It certainly showed her zest for life and knowledge.
I can't be at the service tomorrow (Rick will be there) but know I am thinking of you and understand your feeling of loss.
Sincerely, Lynda
— Rick and Lynda King
Sorry for your loss of your Mother..
— Wendy Spidle
On behalf of my mother, Madge, we regret hearing of your loss; but it appears she lived a full life. As you are well aware, she was Mom's, who just turned 85, first grade teacher. My mother has always spoken fondly of Nell over all these years. I always had to chuckle, because every time my mother saw you, she always told you that Nell was her first teacher. Much later in her career, she became Zelda's first grade teacher. It is obvious that she left lasting impressions on different generations of her students. She must have been a wonderful teacher.
— Kathy Long
Please accept our condolences at this sad time. Remember the good times and wonderful memories.
Take care, Pam and Peter Murray-Andresen
— Pam Murray
Hi Ann, so sorry to read that your Mum has passed away, but what a great age! I loved visiting her, though it's been close to 10 years since I last saw her. I hope you are well, and pray you are happy with your memories of a delightful mother.
— Sherri Coldwell
Hi Ann. I just spoke with mom this afternoon and she told me of the passing of your mom. Lowell and I are in AB visiting our girls and grandkids, otherwise you would be hearing from me in person. Please accept our deepest sympathy. I thought an awful lot of both your mom and your dad. I have never forgotten the kindness they shed on me when I was little. Your mom was truly an amazing person. Hugs to you, Shirley and Lowell
— Shirley (Biggs) Sams
Dear Ann:
I was sadden to hear of the passing of Aunt Nellie. While growing up I usually met her at Grammy Coldwell's, she always had a smile and a hello. I can remember her sitting looking out the front window both in her home down by the river and up my Dad's house. Whenever she and Uncle Arnold would pass me on the road they both always gave a wave.
She will be missed but have left some great and wonderful memories.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Michael
— Michael Coldwell
Hi Anne and Margie: Sorry to read about Nell's death in the paper. I had heard that she hasn't been that well lately. Altho she lived a long and full life, this is a difficult time for all of you. I'm sure you have lots of happy memories and prayers from friends and family. Thinking of you at this difficult time.F
— Jane Aalders St.Clair
Condolences to Ann and extended family members on the death of Nellie. Our thoughts are with you as you go on without Mom
— Paul & Carol Conrad
Ann, if we were in the Valley this afternoon, we'd indeed be sitting in on your dear Mom's funeral - Gary remembering her especially from his years as her minister 1972 to 1977, and Donna from the earliest of school days and community. With great appreciation and fond memories.
Love, Gary and Donna
— Gary and Donna (Biggs) Manthorne
We are remembering you and care about your loss.Your mother brought special meaning to many lives.In Sympathy and Friendship,Althea and David
— Althea Woods Rathbone
Thinking of you at this time, and understand your feeling of loss. May the wonderful memories ease your pain. Sharon Sammon
— Sharon Sammon
Dear Ann,
I am so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. It is never easy to lose a Mom. The silver lining in all of this is that you had her in your life for a great many years for which you have such precious memories. I send you my most heartfelt sympathy and hope with time passing you will feel less emptiness and find more of the fond memories of her wonderful life. I hold you in my prayers and ask for strength to get you through this most difficult time.
Warm regards,
Trish MacDonald
— Trish MacDonald
