Thelma Nelson Poplawski

November 11, 2015

Thelma Nelson Poplawski, 92, passed away on November 11th at Van Duyn Nursing Home after a period of declining health. She was born January 1st, 1922 in Presque Isle, Maine, the daughter of Harvey and Margaret Guiggy Nelson. After leaving Presque Isle and moving to New York, she went to beautician school and worked as a beautician. She then went to work for General Electric in Syracuse and worked there as secretary to the President of G.E. until she retired. After retiring, she spent her time creating many enjoyments around her home, both inside and out. Thelma had a great passion for entertaining and spent many years going to nursing homes and hospitals, singing and entertaining the people, both in New York, and in Maine, when she came home to visit. When she was 77 she took up dance. Thelma was predeceased by her parents; two sisters, Vena Nelson and Ruby Ireland; eight brothers, Raleigh Nelson, Ellery Nelson, Austin Nelson, Douglas Nelson, Russell Nelson, Leigh Nelson, Arnold Nelson, and Merle Nelson. Thelma is survived by her husband, Edward Poplawski; sister in law Helen Sakowski and brother in law Frank Sakowski, of Syracuse New York, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be Saturday, November 14th at 10am, at Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home, 1320 West Genesee St. Syracuse NY 13204. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Geddes.