In loving memory of Della Gail (Nelson Northcotte) Ames, who was called to join her son Jeff in heaven on May 20, 2017.
Della was born on April 3, 1943 in New Westminster, B.C. to Evelyn and Jim Nelson. She moved to Sioux Lookout when she was young then to Dryden in late 1955. Della attended high school in Dryden. She was a hard worker. She started at A&W car hopp in 1956 then on to other jobs, such as; Lenver Inn, Brite Spot Restaurant, Home Care and a Jail Guard.
Della was predeceased by her son Jeff and parents; Evelyn and Jim. She is survived by her husband Norman, whom were married in November 1992, children; Mark (Caryn) of Calgary, Maurice (Natalie), Chauntel (Kraig), three step-sons; Pat, Darcy and Shaun Ames, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended A.A. family.
There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. As per Della’s wishes there will be no service.
Interment of ashes will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the DRHC-Equipment Fund through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to dcfh@drytel.net, subject heading: Ames.