Sunday, March 5, 2023
Clare and Jack May
Merise Nelson appeared in Montclair in 2008, and joined the Montclair College Women’s Club. She planned creative events for them, a dinner party at a local garden, a museum curator looks at art quilts, CASA explained, a club bridge group, etc., and she served as the club co-president with Linda Stark for several years. She helped with the twice yearly used book and music sales, which raised money for scholarships for area girls.
Subsequently she pursued her interest in bridge with lessons, playing in local bridge groups, managing a once a month Games Day for the Upper Montclair Women’s Club for several years, and playing in a competitive game at the Upper Montclair Golf Club. She was a gourmet cook and did elegant meals.
She loved mystery books, and more erudite books as well. She enjoyed several book clubs over the years.
She was a lively lady and we will miss her bright presence.
