Marcelle Mathurine Black – September 1920 – October 2019

It is with sadness, but also with peace, that we announce the passing of our mother, nana and great nana at the wonderful age of 99.

Mom was born in France to Joseph and Leona Nedelec. Her family immigrated to Canada when mom was two and they resided in Yahk. After graduating from business school in Cranbrook, she moved to Nelson and while working at The Bay, she met our father, Irwin, and married in 1942. They were blessed with a wonderful marriage. Mom remained in Nelson until 2005 and then moved to independent living in Vernon. Mom loved living at Canterbury Court and was there for 14 years before having to move to Pleasant Valley Manor in Armstrong at the end of last year.

Mom and dad had three children – Charlene (Norm) DeGirolamo, Larry (Gay) Black and Lorraine (Barry) James. She was predeceased by her husband (Irwin), son (Larry), grandson (Jeffrey), brother (George) and her parents.

Also left to mourn, are her 7 grandchildren, Lonnie, Lorrie, Kevin, Michele, Murray, Jason and Jennifer, and her 12 great grandchildren. Mom certainly loved her family.

The family would like to sincerely thank the absolute wonderful, caring and loving staff at Pleasant Valley Manor.

A Service of Remembrance will take place at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home in Vernon on Saturday, October 26th at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the B.C. Kidney Foundation was mom’s request.