Herbert Nelson, 85

Late Herbert Nelson

Peacefully at the Riverside Health Care Facility, Rainy River, Ont, on Monday August 18, 2008, Herbert James Nelson of Rainy River, past away at the age of 85.
Herb was born on March 23, 1923 in Rainy River to the late Albert and Edna Nelson. He served overseas during WW11 and was a honourary member of the Rainy River Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 54, and past president. Herb married Evelyn Drennan on November 23, 1946 and together they resided in Rainy River. Herb enjoyed spending time at his cabin on Matheson Bay with his family and friends.
He will be lovingly remembered by his granddaughters Michelle Andy and Heather Andy, son in law Edward Andy, great grandchildren Vanessa and Lucius all of Kenora, Ont. His sister Dorothy Stacinski of Thunder Bay, Ont, sisters in law Alice Brown of Fort Frances, Ont and Vivian (Bob) Locking of Rainy River, Ont, & Gordiena Drennan, Rainy River as well as many nieces and nephews.
Herb was predeceased by his parents, wife Evelyn (2004), daughter Linda Andy (2007), brother Ronald Nelson, and brothers in law Philip Stacinski, Leo Brown, Laverne Drennan, Ernie Drennan & sister in law Marvel Drennan.
A memorial service was held at the McInnes Creek Chapel on Thursday August 21, 2008 at 11 am.
Pastor Gord Armstrong officiated, accompanied by Rainy River Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 54 Colour Party. Interment took place at McInnes Creek Cemetery. Reception to follow the service at the Rainy River Royal Canadian Legion. Honourary Pall Bearers were Jim Drennan, Bennett Drennan, Edward Andy, David Brown, Denis Pelletier, Hugh Jensson, Bill Marmus Jr.
If desired memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society C/0 Northridge Funeral Home P.O. Box 89 Emo, Ont, P0W 1E0
Online condolences may be left at www.northridgefuneralhome.com