Passed peacefully away at Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Nellie Stanley of Clarenville, age 84 years.
Predeceased by husband Jim; parents James and Florence Piercey; baby brother Merlin; brother-in-law Isaac Masters; sisters-in-law Wavey Piercey and Nora Piercey.
Left to mourn with fond and loving memories her son Dennis; extended family Robert Gobin; granddaughter Melanie; great grandchildren Madison, Jayden and Mikaila; Bernice Drodge and all of her amazing family. Also left to mourn are her sister Madeline; brother Fred (Marilyn); sister-in-law Dawn; special friend Sheila Soper and a large circle of family and friends.
The family would like to extend special thanks to nephew Ellsworth Stanley and Dick and Sylvia Blackmore for help getting her to and from appointments, Bonnie, Rowie, Nina and Sheila who sat by her side when we couldn’t. Thank you to the amazing staff at G B Cross Hospital with special thanks to Dr. Kelly Mitchelmore and Dr. Jenna Paul, her special nurse Nila who called her nan and to Pastor Andrew Ball and Pastor Julia Ball for their great support and Compassion Home Care for their care over the past two months.
Visitation will take place at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Cremation will follow the visitation with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

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Marilyn Smith says
March 19, 2026 at 11:44 amSo very sorry for Nellie’s passing and so glad I had the time with beautiful Nellie who had a heart of Gold and will miss her as so many family and friends who knew her and will always have a special place in my Heart . My Sincere Condolences to Everyone 🫂🙏❤️🩹
Lillian Hutchings says
March 19, 2026 at 3:06 pmMy sincere condolences to Nellies family.
May she rest in peace.
Dorothy Baker says
March 19, 2026 at 5:58 pmMy sincere condolences to my friend Dennis, your mom was an amazing lady, sending huge hugs at this very difficult time, also condolences to Nellie’s extended family.
Bruce Masters says
March 19, 2026 at 6:45 pmSo sad to hear of Aunt Nellie’s passing. Her heart was so full of love and kindness . I fondlly remember many summers at her home in Clarenville . I always felt so at home there . Precious memories they will forever linger . Rest easy Aunt Nellie .
Karl Hutchings says
March 20, 2026 at 12:40 amMy condolences to the family, and all who knew her.
Rowena Frost says
March 20, 2026 at 8:58 amMy heartfelt condolences on the passing of Nellie . Jim and Nellie were longtime friends. Wonderful memories that will provide comfort at this difficult time. 💐
Martha Nichol says
March 22, 2026 at 5:19 pmMy deepest condolences to you Dennis on the loss of your mom, condolences to all the family especially Madeline. God bless you all.
Rest easy Nellie 🙏🙏
Warren & Betty Cole says
March 22, 2026 at 5:22 pmSincere condolences, Dennis.
Jeff Bursey says
March 22, 2026 at 9:17 pmSo sorry to hear. She was a great lady that will surely be missed. Thinking of you all. Take care
Gertie dean says
March 23, 2026 at 8:11 pmMy sincere condolences to the family. I was sad to hear of Nelly’s passing. I have a lot of fun memories of growing up with Nelly and her sister Madeline in Hickman Harbour. They were fun times.
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