Ginny was born in Biddeford on Aug. 9, 1924, a daughter of Stephen and Mary (Murphy) White. She was a graduate of Biddeford High School and Portland Junior College, and received a bachelor’s degree from St. Francis College/ University of New England.
Earlier, Virginia was a secretary of JFK School in Biddeford and secretary of the superintendent of schools, and worked for the Biddeford City Clerk office. She retired from St. Francis College/UNE after 30 years as assistant registrar.
Ginny excelled at her studies, her work and, most importantly, caring for her family. She was close to many students at St. Francis, helping with life’s problems, cooking for them, typing papers and coordinating for the basketball team.
Ginny lived simply and enjoyed family and friends, watching Celtics games, activities at church, knitting and visiting New York City (Manhattan). In later life, her family and friends were her joy.
She was preceded in death by: her former husband, Maurice R. Nelson; one son, Eric R. Nelson; her brother, Stephen F. White Jr.; and her sister, Elaine L. White.
She is survived by: one son, Bruce S. Nelson; two daughters, Susan N. Schuyler and her husband Bruce of Biddeford, and Debra L. Nelson and her husband Brian Nadeau of Saco; one granddaughter, Lauren Schuyler Giddings and her husband Harvey; two greatgrandchildren, Harvey and Maisie; her sister-in-law, Margaret White; her niece, Linda White; and five nephews, Daniel and Stephen White, John Michael, and Jeffrey and Rob Fink.
Visiting hours will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco. A funeral Mass will be held this summer at St. Brendan’s Chapel in Biddeford Pool. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Biddeford.
To view Virginia’s memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com.
Ginny’s family would like to thank the staff at Seal Rock Healthcare and Hospice of Southern Maine for their care, compassion and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Virginia’s memory can be made to: St. Mary’s Cemetery, c/o of Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main St., Saco, ME 04072; or to: Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
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