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Velma Nesbitt October 7, 1933 - August 31, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Velma Evelyn Nesbitt announce her passing on August 31, 2021 at her home in Dryden. 

Velma was born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan on October 7, 1933 and moved to Dryden at a very young age with her parents, Hazel and Delford Schell.

As an avid gardener, animal lover and incredible baker, Velma kept very busy supplying family with fresh garden vegetables and delicious baking but quilting was her passion with many quilts gifted to family and friends to be treasured forever.

Velma was predeceased by her first husband Art Wilson, daughter Debbie Snider, mother and father Hazel and Delford Schell, sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws Grace and Don Berry, Leila and Jock Ferguson, Marg and Duncan MacKinnon and nephew, John Ferguson.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 52 years Bill Nesbitt, son Marly (Heather) Wilson, daughter Shelley Davis (Remo Knecht), son Roger (Jennifer) Nesbitt, son-in-law Ken (Dusty) Snider, grandchildren Kevin Snider, Kerry (Dan) Trist, Brittany (Pat) Doherty, Tyler (Victoria) Wilson,  Kristan (Samantha) Wilson, Brayden Davis, Ryan Davis, Alexa Nesbitt and Jamie Nesbitt, great grandchildren William & Moriya Trist, Paiton & Gage Wilson and Weston & Willow Doherty, brother-in-law Jack Nesbitt and sister-in-law Lorraine Nesbitt along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to send our heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and hospital staff at Dryden Regional Health Centre, as well as to Laura, Tara, and all the wonderful home care staff.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home with Pastor Velma Henderson officiating.

 Interment will take place at a later date.

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    Donna says

    My sincerest condolences on the loss of Velma such a sweet kind caring person. I keep yous in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time

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    Marj Larson says

    Keep all your memories close to your heart, she was such a kind gentle soul. She will be missed by her quilting family and all that new her. Sincere sympathy, Marj Larson

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    Bonnie Hatch says

    My heartfelt condolences on your loss. It was a pleasure to know Velma.

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    Dawna Anderson says

    Miss you my friend …your kindness and all your quilting advice and assistance will be remembered forever….our quilt retreat trips where a very special time to spend together and I will always treasure our friendship… Sincerely Dawna Anderson

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Donations may be made to the DRHC Oncology Department or the Second Chance Pet Network through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3