Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred horse owner Penny Lynne Nelson of Portland, Ont. passed away on March 19 at the age of 58.
Nelson was a past a past board member of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association.
A Celebration of Life will take place this Saturday (April 15) from 2 - 6 p.m. at the Elgin Lions Club Hall, located at 19 Pineview Drive, Elgin, ON, K0G 1E0.
A complete obituary appears below.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Penny Lynne Nelson.
Penny Lynne Nelson (Hall) 1958-2017
Peacefully at home on March 19, 2017 at the age of 58, following a courageous battle with cancer. Proud and beloved mother of Thomas (Laura) and Fletcher (Dustin). Best friend and soulmate to Rick (Harry) Hall. Dear sister of Patricia Hall Dawson (Keith). Predeceased by her parents Bev and Frances Hall.
Penny touched the lives of many people with her kind and caring ways. Penny operated Stillpond Massage Therapy providing relief to clients from all over Ontario. She held a passion for treating those affected by PTSD. Penny’s tremendous passion her horses, flowers gardens and music kept her focused on what matters most in life. Her dedication to family and those considered as her family was her greatest satisfaction.
A special thank you to our extended family Pauline, John, Brianna & Brittney McElroy. Their never-ending guidance and devotion made Penny’s last week at home possible. Words could never express the adoration our family holds for Dr. Manuela Joannou’s dedication, support and gentle kindness. Thank you to Dr. Brian MacDonald for being such wonderful support to Penny and our family. Thank you to KGH and every one of the talented medical teams without whom Penny would not have been able to spend her last days in the comfort of her own home. Dr. Chris Booth, Dr. Craig Goldie, Dr. Susan Moffatt, Dr. Hao Shi and the staff of Kidd 9 who should be proud of their ability not only to provide outstanding medical care but to make each of their patients feel like they are part of a larger family. Thank you to Sheila Chant and the staff at CCAC for their outstanding home support.
Cremation has taken place at Gananoque Cremation Services and a Memorial Gathering to honour Penny's life will take place at the Elgin Lions Hall, Elgin, Ontario on April 15, 2017 from 2-6 pm. The family asks that expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to support those affected by PTSD at the True Patriot Love Foundation (truepatriotlove.com).