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Ray Nelson

Ray Nelson

December 30, 2010

Ray Nelson
Nelson, Ray; at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Thursday December 30, 2010. Ray Vallett Nelson of Ayton in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Marie (Witherow) Nelson. Loved father of Wayne Nelson & wife Linda of Kitchener, Linda Nelson of Mount Forest, Paul Nelson & wife Elaine of Chesley, Karen Galbraith & husband Brian of Shallow Lake, Cathy McCracken & husband Dan of Mount Forest and Bryan Nelson & wife Krista of Durham. Loving grandfather of fourteen and great grandfather of ten. Dear brother of Earl Nelson, Marjorie Williamson and Shirley Witherow all of Mount Forest. Brother-in-law of Irene Nelson of Mount Forest, Yvonne Witherow of Mount Forest and Marg Williamson & husband Laverne of Mount Forest. Survived also by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents William & Irene Nelson, brother Irwin Nelson, sisters Murial Brooks & husband Harvey and Phyllis Eurig & husband Lloyd, sister-in-laws Betty Nelson and Irene Nelson and brothers-in-law Wayne Williamson, Bob Witherow and Elmer Witherow. Friends may call at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest (formerly Hendrick Funeral Home) on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Mount Forest United Church on Monday January 3rd at 11:00a.m. Spring interment at the Holstein Cemetery. Memorial donations to Letterbreen United Church, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada or Cancer patient Services would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com

Condolences

My sincere condolences to the family.

— bev menary, January 5, 2011

Dan, Cathy, Cody and Tyler, On behalf of the Bantam boys hockey team we relay our condolences to you and the rest of your family. Sincerely, Justin, Spenser, Wayne, Heather and all the boys!

— Heather Aitken, January 3, 2011

Dear Cathy, Dan, Cody and Tyler So sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Please know you are all in our thoughts during this sad and difficult time.

— Angie, Bruce, David and Mathew Orr, January 3, 2011

Sorry to hear of Ray's passing. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

— John & Donna Reeves, January 3, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the Nelson family at the time of a loss of a loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

— Dave, Emalie, Olivia and Steven Stewart, January 3, 2011

Marie and family....Sorry to here of the passing of Ray. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You always have the memories..Thinking of you Larry and Linda Litt

— Larry and Linda Litt, January 2, 2011

Wayne, Linda and Family, We were so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with you at your time of loss. Take care, JD Sweid - Elmira Poultry family

— Doug Campbell, January 2, 2011

Karen and Family I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. This is truly the loss of a best friend as well as your father. Although time may help heal, you will not forget him. Those of us who have lost loved ones know, you will be comforted by the good memories and teachings daily of those who pass on. There is not a day that will go by that you will not remember your father, if only in some small way. Knowing this may help you begin the healing. Call me any time Sincerely Peter

— Peter Holmes, January 2, 2011

Our condolences to the family during this difficult time. It is never easy loosing a loved one. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

— Robert & Brenda Trommelen, January 1, 2011

Dear Aunt Marie and family. We are deeply sadden to hear of the passing of Uncle Ray. Our deepest sympathy. It is very unfortunate that we can't be with you during this difficult time, but you are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry & Georgina Nelson

— Larry & Georgina Nelson, January 1, 2011

Dear Karen, Brian and Family Our sincere condolences with the loss of your father/father-in-law/grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cory and Fred Hilliker

— Cory and Fred Hilliker, December 31, 2010

Marie and family.......I'm so sorry to hear of Ray's passing.I got to know him through the seniors euchre, at the legion. What a great guy he was. You have my sympathy, and I will have you in my thoughts and prayers.

— Sheila Hamilton, December 31, 2010

Marie and family, Please accept our sympathies and prayers. Ray has given a mighty battle and now he is at peace and comfort. Thinking of you all. Les & Virginia

— les & virginia byers, December 31, 2010

Dear Aunt Marie and Nelson cousins; I am very sorry to hear of Uncle Ray's passing. Please know my thoughts are with you all during this time of grieving. I think of you often over here in the Ottawa Valley. Take good care of each other ... JoAnne

— JoAnne Brooks, December 31, 2010

Our condolences to Karen, Brian, Candice & Sabrina and the Nelson family We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Trudy, Blair, Jordan, Tina, Adam & Cora-Lynn

— Trudy & Blair MacDonald and family, December 31, 2010

To the entire Nelson family Ray has been a valued member of our community and a part of my life for as long as I can remember. He was always interesting to speak with and always had a kind word for everyone. Hold onto your memories and each other. We are thinking of all of you at this time. Ian, Kim, Liam and Jack Francis

— Ian, Kim, Liam and Jack, December 31, 2010

Dear Marie and family: We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Ray. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish the Memories. God be with you. Harvey and Brenda Maes

— Harvey & Brenda Maes, December 31, 2010

Dear Marie and your family, I was so very sorry to read of Ray's passing. May you feel the Lord's loving arms around you during this very difficult time.

— Sheryl Elliston, December 30, 2010

Dear Family, dear Marie We are deeply saddened by your loss. We will cherish the memories of the time we spent together.We are with you during this time of grief. With our deepest sympathy.......Willi and Vreni

— Willi and Vreni Haerdi, December 30, 2010

To the Nelson Family, Cherish your many memories and lean on your family and friends for comfort. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Carol, Angie, Shelley, Scott and Lisa Weber

— The Weber Family, December 30, 2010




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294 Main Street South
P.O. Box 38, Mount Forest
Ontario, Canada N0G 2L0
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