It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Paula’s passing, our loving mother, wife, sister, and friend. Paula Celeste Nelson (nee Zimmel) born in Barrhead, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 66 with family at her bedside, on Friday, January 10th, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta.
The world is less bright without her unconditional love and unwavering support for all those who knew and loved her.
She leaves behind her devoted husband of forty years, Stuart; four wonderful children, Matthew, Ashley, Andrew, and Taylor; loving sisters, JoAnn, Colleen, Karen, and Vicki; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Paula now joins her mother Pearl, father Harry, sisters, Jackie and Gayle, and nephew Nicholas.
Please join us in celebrating her life at 11:00 am, on January 17th, 2020. The Funeral Liturgy will be held at Connelly-McKinley Edmonton South Chapel, 4820 Meridian Street NW, Edmonton, with a Visitation taking place an hour prior to the service. Paula will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery.
In honor of Paula, we ask that you wear something pink in attendance at her funeral, the colour that made her shine her brightest. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the COPD foundation.
We thank you all for your love and support at this sorrowful time.
Miles & Carolyn Anderson - Cobble Hill BC says
Sincerest sympathies and condolences to you Stuart and family as you mourn the loss of wife, mom, sister and friend…may you find measures of comfort as you cherish memories of her over the years.
Terry Zimmel says
Paula was my cousin.. A gentle loving soul who had a wonderful gift of makeing me feel so special every time we got together. Prayers and love go to everyone in her family as I know how much she will be missed by everyone she touched … Terry
Danny and Norma Kinal says
Prayers and Blessings for the Nelson Family in the loss of Paula. I knew this remarkable lady through volunteerism for Charities, Woodvale Community and as a Principal for her children Matthew and Ashley [for sure]. We are given Life to make the world a better place, and Paula did just that.
Garth Anderson says
My deep and sincere condolences to you cousin Stuart and the whole family. She will be missed and not forgotten.
Vanessa Richardson says
My deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time. Cherish the memories for moments of comfort, support one another for moments of grief.
Marjorie Anderson says
My condolences to you, Stuart and family in this time of loss and grief.
Unfortunately I could not join you at the service today.
Aunt Marj
Jill Redpath says
to Stuart and family
Words cannot express my sadness on reading of Paula’s passing.Although I haven’t seen Paula in over thirty years I will always remember her with great fondness,she was a special lady full of love and kindness.I hope one day your cherished memories will somehow fill the void you must feel so intensely right now.
With deepest sympathies to the Nelson and Zimmel families
Jill Redpath
Charlie Murdoch says
Stuart and family
It seems like only yesterday that we would meet up with the Nelson and Zimmel families at Alberta Beach, just across the lane from the Ploof’s… We have great memories of Paula’s impeccable grace and kindness, many nights sitting out together around the firepit trading laughs, relaxing and most of all enjoying our families. While our lives have moved on from summers at Alberta Beach, our fond memories of Paula and the special time our families spent together will be with us forever.
Please accept our most sincere sympathies and best wishes
…..Charlie & Debbie Murdoch