Born in Point Rosie, (Enragee),
Newfoundland, September
9, 1930, the youngest of 7
children.
As a young boy, he worked
at inshore fishing and later
worked on a dredge before
moving to Halifax. There he
worked various jobs before
joining the Canadian Armed
Forces on June 1952. My dad served in an Infantry
Unit (Highland Regiment) in the first few years, then
remustered into cooking.
Nelson travelled extensively in the military, Germany,
Cyprus, Egypt, Alert and all across Canada. He was well
liked by everyone he met. He was a social man ,with a
great sense of humor.
Dad was very proud of his military service of 25 years,
plus 12 years as a civilian employee of Base Foods, and
a NATO veteran.
He was a devoted husband and father. Dad was
predeceased by his loving wife Lorena, on February
27,2017 after 53 years of marriage. Survived by his
only child, daughter Suzanne. Predeceased by his
parents, and 6 siblings.
Family and friends may pay their respects at
Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Avenue on
Wednesday, May 16 from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Thomas Anglican
Church, 46060 Gore Avenue on Thursday, May 17 at
10:30 A.M. Reception to follow at St. Thomas Anglican
Church.
Henderson’s Funeral Home, in care and arrangements.
45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 2S9
Tel: 604 792 1344
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