- Date Of Birth: October 2, 1922
- Date Of Death: February 25, 2017
- State: New York
Nellie Mary Taillie
Ontario: Passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Jean, on Saturday morning, February 25, 2017 at the age of 94. Nellie was born on October 2, 1922 in Rochester, NY and was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, William “Bill” in 2002; Parents, Emil and Emma DeVrieze; brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Taillie; son, Wayne Taillie; Jean’s daughter Gail (David) Smith of Webster, and Wayne’s son and daughter; great grandsons, Daniel Smith of Michigan, Austin and Brennen Smith of Webster, NY; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Nellie spent her entire life in Ontario, NY. Jean and Wayne remember her helping their dad, “Papa”, work the farm. She also worked in the cafeteria at Wayne Central Schools. Nellie retired from Mobil Chemical in Macedon, NY. During her retirement she took up quilting. She was a member of The Reverse Curves Quilt Club in Williamson, NY. Several years ago Nellie submitted one of her quilts to the Monroe County Fair and took 1st place. Her daughter, Jean, belongs to the Finger Lakes Classic Car Club and Nellie started “tagging” along with Jean and eventually found herself becoming a member as well. Nellie was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 74 and would survive her battle for twenty years.
