Passed away suddenly at his cabin, his home away from home on July 10th, 2017 at the age of 75. Predeceased by his parents John and Louise. Leaving to mourn his wife of 48 years, Marilyn (nee Goodyear); children: Andrea (Scott), Donald (Sherry-Lynn) and Susan (Sandy); four precious grandchildren: Alyssa, Julianne, Ella and Jonathan; siblings: Ev (Marlo) and June Blackmore, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends near and far. Visitations will be held at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Friday, July 14th from 7pm-9pm and Saturday, July 15th from 9am-11am. Funeral service will take place from Barrett's Funeral Chapel on Saturday, July 15th at 2pm. Private family interment will take place at a later date. Donations in Nelson's memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation or to the Janeway Children's Hospital. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.barretts.ca.