Mary Nielsen

NIELSEN (nee Orlandi) ' Mary passed away 11:45 PM Sunday, December 21, 2008 after a lengthy illness, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Morbegno, Italy on July 21, 1921 to Giovanni & Domenica Orlandi. Mom was always there with a cup a coffee, fresh baked cookies and an ear to listen to one and all. She was an avid gardener and loved nothing more than her cologne of choice 'horse manure'. This obit would have been better had she written it like she wrote our essays for school ' but this will have to do. Mom has now ended her nine year journey to be reunited with the love of her life 'Whitey' who passed away February 19, 1999. Mom is survived by her 10 children, Paul, Glenn (Coby), Mary (Jean), Susan, Darlene (Gord), Christine (Lucio), Teresa (Rick), Baba, Peter (Margo), and April (Frank); 31 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Her special second family includes Randi Bevilacqua and Bill Lawler. Mom will now join those of her family that have passed before her, daughter in-law Rosemary, sisters Katie & Lena and brother Johnny. Prayers will be offered at 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 2025 Napier St. (Napier & Semlin Dr.) where Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Mom will be laid to rest with Dad at Ocean View Cemetery on Wednesday, December 31/08 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Canuck Place ' 1690 Matthews Ave. Vancouver B.C. V6J 2T2. Our family will mourn the loss of an amazing mother, grandmother and friend. 'We love you mom.'