Nelson will be greatly missed by his daughter Ashley, siblings Earl, Marvin, Gary (Pam), Vivian (Peppi), his lifelong partner Jen, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

He was predeceased by parents Helena and Albert, brothers Kurtis and Richard, sisters Carol, Laverne, Loretta, Joan, nephews Dalton and Garret.

An informal gathering to celebrate his life will be held at The Howey on Friday, January 9th from 2 to 4 pm.

Interment of ashes will be held at a later date.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Lung Association or Emergency Shelter through the Red Lake Chapel, P.O. Box 237, Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0.