​Mary Nelson of Lucknow dies at the age of 76

Mary Christine Nelson (nee Finlayson), beloved wife of Bill Nelson, of Lucknow, died peacefully, with family by her side, at Huron Hospice, Clinton, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born in Wingham, Dec. 8, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (MacKenzie) and Roy Finlayson.

Mother of Jonathan (Joan) Nelson of Lucknow and Sarah (Sean) Emack of Russell.

Greatly missed by her grandchildren, Jessica, Zoe Anne, William, Duncan and Beth.

Survived by her sister-in-law, Barbara (Art) Helm of Lucknow; niece, Denise Helm (Noel Hill); nephew, Robert Helm; and five great-nieces and -nephews.

Predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth Finlayson.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., at the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow.

The funeral will be held Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., in the chapel at the funeral home.
Spring interment, Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Huron Hospice or the Wingham Hospital Foundation are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Condolences on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.