GATEHOUSE, Nelson – October 24, 1934 - October 30, 2008. Passed peacefully away holding the hand of his wife and surrounded by his children. Nelson will be forever missed by his wife Ruth of 49 years; daughters: Karen and husband Jeff, Wendy and Jennifer; grandchildren: Sarah and Lawrence Dayman and wife Christa; great-grandchild GraceLynn. Many extended family members are also grieving today.