Born in Bradford, England, died peacefully at Elisabeth Bruyère Health Centre on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of Margot Belec. Loving father of Kevin (Ann Gauthier), John, Michael (Debbie Brewster), Elizabeth (David Carlyle) and Moira O`Quinn. Dear grandfather of Christopher, David, Cassidy and Peyton Nelson, John, Michael and Brian O`Quinn, Andrew and Charlotte Carlyle. Predeceased by his parents Gerard Nelson and Sarah Varey. The family wish to express their appreciation to Dr. Lawlor and the staff at Elisabeth Bruyère for their compassionate care. The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Monday, November 3, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, at 11 am at Resurrection of Our Lord, 1940 Saunderson Drive. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider giving blood in memory of Gerry or donate to Canadian Blood Services.