Astrid Nicolson

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, Astrid Nicolson, on November 4, 2024. She was predeceased by our father, Bruce, in 2016 after 49 years of marriage together.

Astrid was born in Germany on September 10, 1944 and came to Winnipeg in 1951 with her parents, Oma, and 6 siblings. In 1967 she and Bruce married and started their life and family in Edmonton. Besides working stints as a secretary and care worker for seniors, her greatest joy was always taking care of her family. Their cottage that Bruce built at Lac La Biche lake was their second home during the summer. Astrid was a talented seamstress and cook and spent many hours cultivating her vegetable garden and flowers. Living for the past six years at her lovely retirement residence, she enjoyed making new friends, taking part in the activities and organizing the summer display of flowers at the building.

She leaves to mourn her children; Michael (Kelly), David (Kelly) and Alisa (Brook), and grandchildren; Jacob, Dylan, Caleb, Ariel and Paige. Sisters; Jeanette Badali (John) and Hilda Moritz. Brothers; Alfred Wischnewski (Margaret), Gerry Wisch (Carol), and Waldi Wischnewski (Rose). Sister-in-law Elli Wischnewski, 8 nephews and 2 nieces. Astrid was predeceased by parents Emma and John Wischnewski and brother Arno Wischnewski.

Service of Remembrance will be held at Trinity Funeral Home in Edmonton on December 7 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edmonton Community Foundation, Bruce’s Spruce Conservation Fund https://ecf.ca/funds/bruces-spruce-conservation-fund/