NELSON, Jean F.

Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with a long illness with her daughters by her side on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the age of 74.  Beloved wife of the late John.  Loving mother of the late David Nelson, Brenda Tessariol-Smith (Derrick) and Jennifer Chenier (Dan).  Much loved gramma to Reilly, Aaron, Lindsay, Nicholas and Michael.  Daughter  of the late Jack and Dolly Holley. Sister of Meg (late Jim), Dianne (Chas), Christine (Ron) and the late John Holley (Brenda).  She will be sadly missed by many wonderful friends, "The Pointe Gang" and the "Legal Beagles".   Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road  945-7758) on Friday, May 25, 2012 from 1 p.m. until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Janet Norman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to A.R.C.H. would be appreciated by the family.  Special thank you to her dear friend Arlene Delaney for your loving friendship and the nurses on the Palliative Care Unit especially Darlene and Paula for their compassion and support.  www.northwoodfuneral.com