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Marian Nell

September 17, 1945 - August 12, 2021

Marian Nell passed away on the 12th August 2021. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by Janet, Ben and Wicus, Sam and Kelsey, granddaughter Raphael and family and friends.

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  • 2021-08-22 09:38:26 View / Comment (0)
    Jess Roussos

    Jess Roussos

    Jess Roussos

    Hi Janet, Ben and Sam, I just wanted to send through a message with some memories of Marian. Firstly, I just want to say how strange it is to mention Janet without Marian - throughout my life I've felt like "Marian & Janet" have been such a constant pairing that just belong together to such an extent that it seems strange to mention one without the other. A few fond memories of Marian: firstly, around food - I'll always remember the amazing feasts Marian used to cook for our Christmas get togethers, and particularly the delicious yogurt (or cream), mango and brown sugar dessert. Of course these Christmases also came with the best gifts! I also remember that both Marian and Janet always used to swim naked in the pool in the sandton house - which as a child delighted me to no end. I also remember our holidays together at Cristal Springs, and how much I always loved visiting as a child whether it was the bez valley house or the Sandown house. Marian and Janet, and the ShapNells as a whole have been such an important and constant presence in my life, and Marian was particularly a calm and gently interested presence. Sending lots of love and thoughts. X Jess

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    Andrew Nell

    Andrew Nell

    Andrew Nell

    Marian with Grand Daughter Raphael

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    Andrew Nell

    Andrew Nell

    Andrew Nell

    Marian at Matthew's Barmitzvah (1963) - Josephine, Ben, Sylvia, Matthew and Marian.

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    Andrew Nell

    Andrew Nell

    Andrew Nell

    Marian (far right) with Ben, Josephine and Sylvia Nell

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  • 2021-08-19 09:08:03 wrote:

    Dear Janet and Ben and Sam I was really shocked and sad to hear about Marian's untimely death. Although Benita and I have been friends of the family for many years, in the past 18 months I haven't seen much of the family - which really hits home when something like this happens. I got to know the 'Marian and Janet' couple through Benita - and all of you have been an important part of our lives and the lives of our children ever since that time. Marian was an important influence in the lives of many people. She will always be remembered for her contributions in the social justice field. She was also a friend and loyal supporter of both of us and of our children. The pictures of her (and Janet) with their new grandchild are a great testament to how important this new addition to the family was to her - and to Janet. You will be sorely missed old friend - I'm just sorry we didn't get a chance to say goodbye. Rest in peace and think of us - as we will definitely think of you. Mike

    2021-08-19 09:08:03 wrote: Dear Janet and Ben and Sam I was really shocked and sad to hear about Marian's untimely death. Although Benita and I have been friends of the family for many years, in the past 18 months I haven't seen much of the family - which really hits home when something like this happens. I got to know the 'Marian and Janet' couple through Benita - and all of you have been an important part of our lives and the lives of our children ever since that time. Marian was an important influence in the lives of many people. She will always be remembered for her contributions in the social justice field. She was also a friend and loyal supporter of both of us and of our children. The pictures of her (and Janet) with their new grandchild are a great testament to how important this new addition to the family was to her - and to Janet. You will be sorely missed old friend - I'm just sorry we didn't get a chance to say goodbye. Rest in peace and think of us - as we will definitely think of you. Mike

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