Harriet Neilson, 100, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on November 30, 2014 at home. She was born on June 29, 1914 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Joseph Daniels and Violet Balfe. Harriet married John     E. Neilson on February 20, 1937 and he predeceased her on April 24, 1987. She was a homemaker, always maintained a positive attitude, had smiles and laughter to share with all. She is survived by her son; Donald of Hyde Park, NY, grandchildren; Brian Keith, Donna Lynn Knapp, Karen Leigh Runza, and Linda Ann Hamill, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. A graveside service will be Thursday, December 4, 2014, 11AM at LaGrange Rural Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home, 39 So. Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.  (845) 452-1840. To send online condolences please visit our website at www.darrowfuneralhome.org .