Obituary

NELSON INGRAM
October 11, 1922 – July 20, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Nelson Ingram announces his peaceful passing on Wednesday July 20, at Dr. Charles L LeGrow Health Centre at the age of 93 years. Born at Grand Bruit, Nelson was the son of the late George and Blanche Ingram, he was also predeceased by his wife Elizabeth (nee Ford) in 2005, sister Nora Snow (David), sisters in law; Harriett Green (George), Betty Battiste (Len), Lena Bungay (George), Pearl Buffett (Leonard), Esther Green (Ken), Lillian Currie (Hubert), brothers in law; Tom Ford (Cassie), Edgar Ford (Maggie), Gerald Ford, Wilson Ford. He leaves to mourn with many fond and loving memories his children; Tom (Dorothy) Lomond, Margaret (Allan) Hayman all of Halifax NS, George (Barbara) Ingram Tompkins, Leander (Mary Ann) Ingram Burnt Islands, Brenda (Ed) Tatton Stroud ON, David (Joanne) Ingram Port aux Basques. Also left with many wonderful memories of Nelson are his 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Sisters in law Hannah Ford and Alice Ford both of Port aux Basques and a large circle of nieces, nephews and many friends. Nelson was an outdoors man, he loved nature and his passion was moose hunting he spent endless hours with his sons in the woods and he enjoyed every minute. The most treasured memory of Dad will always be his contagious smile, he was always happy and smiling and always eager to share his warmth and happiness with anyone he met, we were so fortunate to have had him with us for all of these wonderful years. Visitation took place on Thursday from 7-9 pm and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at East Haven Funeral Home Inc. Funeral services took place on Saturday July 23, 11 am at St. James Anglican Church, Channel, officiated by Rev. Marlene Harvey, interment followed at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. In Lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Nelson can be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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