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Lori Leonard-Nielsen Obituary
- - Lori Dee Leonard Nielsen age 58, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 10th, 2019 with her family by her side after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, on January 6, 1961, Lori lived in Newark, Delaware until her graduation from Christiana High School in 1979. She continued her education at Delaware Tech and Mercer County Community College where she studied nursing. Lori married Blair Nielsen in 1983 and lived in Mercerville, NJ. She worked in healthcare for many years at Tenacre, Princeton Medical Center and Capital Health Center.
Aside from raising her beloved daughters, Lori was very interested in genealogy. She was proud of her Scottish heritage and enjoyed discovering unknown relatives with whom she could connect. She also enjoyed caring for adults and children helping as an aide and babysitter. One of the groups that she volunteered with was Y-ME out of Chicago providing support to other breast cancer survivors. Lori loved the beach and being near the water and often reminisced about her times at the beach in Fenwick Island, DE when she was a child. She was fortunate to enjoy a beach retreat in NC with her family in 2017 thanks to the Little Pink Houses of Hope organization.
Predeceased by her parents, William Sr. and Virginia Ruth Leonard. Lori will be lovingly remembered by her husband Blair Nielsen, daughters Kimberly Nielsen Lynch and her husband Jared Lynch, Amelia Nielsen, her sister Nancy Leonard and nephew John Teti, her sister-in-law Leslie Nielsen and her spouse Kathleen Platt, her half-siblings Ginger Tiberi, William Leonard, and Karen Terepka. During her life, Lori was fortunate to have several close friends that she considered part of her extended family including Linda Pritchett, Susan Stratton Mitchell, Charles Walther, Nancy Shipe, Susan Shipe, Ann Marie Sherring, Ellen Daub Platt and the Klein family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Little Pink Houses of Hope, 2442 Tribek Court, Burlington, NC 27215 or Mary's Place By the Sea, 22 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756.
A Celebration of Lori's life will be held in Surf City, Long Beach Island, Saturday, May 18, from 2 - 6 pm at 244 S.1st Street, Surf City, NJ. The Family asks for you to bring a kite and beach chair, to celebrate with a kite flying ceremony at 3 pm on the beach.
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Memories and Condolences
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May 19, 2019
Lori, My life was bless to have you in it. We had so many adventures. You taught me how to live life to
the fullest and to never look back. Your daughters had the proudest Mama and you always called them your diamonds. I will never forget you. You are everywhere
Debbie Slater
May 18, 2019
Lori was my cousin but we lost touch when I moved to London, England and the rest of my family moved to WVa. Lori found me on Facebook last year and we had a couple of chats over the internet. I am sorry I did not get out to NJ to see her. I had intended to go out and fly a kite at 8PM tonight (3PM EST) but it was raining and there was no wind, but I am thinking of Lori and all her family and friends out on the beach flying your kites.
Linda
May 16, 2019
Lori was the most courageous and humble person one could know. Throughout her life she always found a reason to be thankful and showed kindness to others. Missing her infectious laugh already yet comforted knowing she is with God and free from pain.
Ellen Platt
May 16, 2019
To Kimberly and Amelia, I
I am so very sorry for your loss. Lori was one of the bravest people I have ever known, as she fought her battle with cancer for all those 23 years. She always has a smile and had a way of making everyone feel better. She is one of the best friends I have ever had!
Love you both, and will always be here for you!
I pray you are able to find strength and peace to help you through your pain.
Love, Ellen ♥
Marge Hilton
May 16, 2019
Lori was a beautiful person. My family met Lori and her daughters through one of her best friends and my sister-in-law, Susan Shipe. She attended many of our family's events, graduation picnics, wedding/baby showers and just plain old summer picnics. At one point she said she felt like part of the Shipe family and of course she was. She fought so bravely through her health challenges, always with a smile and laugh. She always asked how you were doing and glossed over her troubles. I will miss her but I will always remember her smile and laugh.
May 16, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Lori. She was a bright light that went out to soon. I remember her as a sweet mind loving soul. Heaven has gained another angel. When you look in the sky and see a bright light it is Lori shining down on you. God bless
Mary greve
May 16, 2019
forever in my heart. love you
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