NELSON, Jean Ellen

On February 6, 2022, peacefully, after a long, well-lived and adventurous life, at Yvette Williams Retirement Village; in her 98th year.

Much loved aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt of Heather and Tony, Rebekah, Kassy and families.

A very special thank you to Sally, Paula, Rachel and all the staff at Yvette Williams who made her last years of life happy and peaceful.

As per Jean’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

A memorial service will be notified at a later date when Covid restrictions allow.

Messages can be left on Jean’s tribute page above or to the Hayden Family at 120 Karori Road, Wellington 6012.

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NELSON, Jean Ellen (1924-2022)

Loved daughter of James^ and Ellen^, sister of Kenneth^. Aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt to her wider family (^denotes deceased)

Jean enjoyed a long and rich life. She was known for her role as a music lecturer at Dunedin Teachers College, her leadership nationally in International Youth Hostels federation (National Vice President 1995-2007), and her involvement in many Dunedin activities including the Otago Art Society, Wakari Art Group and the Shetland Society of Otago. She was also a musician and a stalwart of the Dunedin art and music scene. She was an inveterate international traveler from her early 20s until her last trips in her 80s.

As per Jean’s wishes - a private cremation has been held.

A memorial service will be notified at a later date when Covid restrictions allow.

Messages can be left on Jean’s tribute page above or to the Hayden Family at 120 Karori Road, Wellington 6012.

Hope and Sons

Funeral Directors

Dunedin - Mosgiel - Palmerston

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 11:30 a.m. A memorial service will held