This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nelson,Hoar, MacLachlan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2865 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, May 18, 1988 - Harry Edgar Nelson, 75, Great Village, died Thursday, May 12 in Great Village. Born in Clifton, he was a son of the late Edgar and Annie (Hoar) Nelson. He was a teacher, principal and school inspector in Pictou County and a school administrator and superintendent of schools in Colchester County from 1967-70. He was active in Colchester Historical Society and Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society. He was a graduate of Truro Normal College, Dalhousie University and Columbia University, New York. He is survived by his wife, the former Donalda MacLachlan; two sons; a brother; two sisters; four grandchildren. The body has been cremated. Memorial service was held Sunday, May 15 in St. James United Church, Rev. Daniel Gunn officiating. Burial in Mahon Cemetery, Great Village. Donations may be made to St. James United Church memorial fund, Colchester Historical Society or any charity.