Edmondo and Nella Le Donne

Alumni Type: Immigrant
Country of Origin: Italy
Ship Name: Nea Hellas
Port of Entry: Halifax
Date of Arrival: April 28, 1951
Age on Arrival: 23

Edmondo and Nella Le Donne arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax on the Nea Hellas to start their new life in Canada after 9 days at sea.

Little did they know this ultimate sacrifice would pave the way for the success of their future generations.

They came with little money, no knowledge of the English language or culture and worked hard, very hard, to establish themselves and create a life in Canada.

We are forever in their debt - true heroes, who left everything behind and started over in Canada.