Nelson John Pilgrim, 72, of St. Anthony, Newfoundland, passed away on May 21, 2023, at Dr. Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.
Nelson John Pilgrim was born in St.Lunaire-Griquet to Annie Pilgrim (Earle) and Chesley Pilgrim on March 11th, 1951. He began high school at the United Church School in Griquet and then graduated from Harriot Curtis Collegiate in St. Anthony. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1977, and a Master of Arts in Education from St Francis Xavier University in 1985. Nelson worked as a teacher at Harriot Curtis Collegiate and as a teacher, vice-principal and principal at St. Anthony Elementary, until 2003 when he retired from his career in education. He then went on to spend 10 years as a guide on kayaking and hiking trips in western and northern Newfoundland. He most enjoyed being out in his boats in the waters surrounding his home and had a passion for fishing, on the ocean and in rivers. Nelson also had a life-long interest in woodworking and mechanics.
Nelson leaves to mourn: his sons, Owen and Neil (Merel); grandchildren, Freya and Kai; siblings, Alvohn (Maysie), Shirley (Piercy Patey), Lucy, Lindy (Elizabeth), Lewis (Leona), Cassie (Oliver Hynes), Dan (Caroline), and Jackie (Stewart Froude); and many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Chesley and Annie, his sister Olive, and his brothers Carl and Dave.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home in St. Anthony on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 2-4 pm followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Memorial donations may be made in Nelson’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.