Obituary of Myrtle Elizabeth Nelson

It is with great sadness that the family of Myrtle Elizabeth Nelson announces her passing at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, September 21, 2026. Born in Saint John, NB on November 6, 1952, Myrtle was a daughter of the late Stanley and Irene (Sullivan) Walsh.

Myrtle will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Ernest; her children: Amanda Nelson (David Beaven) of Apohaqui, NB and Lee Nelson (Melissa Mowbray) of Norton, NB; her grandchildren: Myranda Boyd (Rèmi), Ryanna Boyd (Landin), Lanna Nelson (Carter); her great granddaughter, Selena; her honorary grandchildren: John Gailey, Ryan Gailey, Saxon Parlee, Brianna Parlee, Callie Parlee, and Blake Parlee; her siblings: Michael Walsh (Lorraine) of Hampton, NB, Paul Walsh (Sandra) of Salt Springs, NB, Fred Walsh (Karen) of Sussex, NB, Billy Walsh (Anna) of Midland, NB, Tommy Walsh (Janet) of Hampton, NB, Sharon Nelson (Ralph) of Sussex, NB, and Margaret Marchbank of Norton, NB. Myrtle is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Myrtle was predeceased by her sister, Reanie (Irene); her brothers: Henry (in infancy), James and his wife, Susan, and Richard and his wife, Peggy; and her brother-in-law, Eldon Marchbank.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex 506) 433-1176, from where visitations will be held on Friday, September 25 from 6-8pm and Saturday, September 26 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. A celebration of Myrtle’s life will take place on Sunday, September 27 at 2:00pm from the Wallace Community Chapel.

The family has asked that donations in memory of Myrtle may be made to the Living Memorial. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through wallacefuneralhome.com.