July 17, 1923 – December 1, 2016
Robert (Bob) Charles Nelson, U.E.: Hamilton born, beloved Nelson family patriarch, peacefully in his 94th year, after a valiant struggle to hold on to precious life. Youngest son of the late Thomas & Lucy; loving husband of the late Isabella (Dollie) Mae Millard, late partner Joyce Willett, and current partner Mary (Flo) O’Dowd; father of Marcia Mae Nelson Pedde (Mike), Carol Louise Nelson, Bradford Charles Nelson (Nancy) and Pamela Maureen Kotzeff (Peter); grandfather (known as ‘Bompa’) to Donald Gordon, Chris Kempinski , Nick Kempinski, Kirsten Gordon Frankum, Sasha Kotzeff Gowan, Nichol Kotzeff Cruise, Laura Kotzeff, Simon Kotzeff, Robert Douglas Nelson & Jeffrey Nelson, Sonja Moro and Cynthia de Haan; great grandfather to Robert, Ainsley, Brianna, Maura, Eva, Faye, Hayden, Eloise, Asher, Hugh & Lukas. Robert was a proud Mason, Kiwanian, Bell Pioneer, and performer with Hamilton’s Geritol Follies. He leaves behind a large, loving family, many, many friends, and glorious memories for us all. The family extends its heart-felt thanks to the medical professionals and staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital (Charlton Campus), Hamilton, for their genuine concern, care, and determination in helping Bob live comfortably and fully these last few months. Donations can be made to St. Joseph’s Hospital (Hamilton), Nephrology, Hematology or Dialysis Units in lieu of flowers. Celebration of life to be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas Ontario. Visitation at 10 AM Tuesday December 6th, followed by a service at 11 and reception.
A great man. And greatly loved.
A champion of a man and wonderful
member of the Geritol Follies. I’ll miss his gentle nature.
I will always remember the great times we had together, but now as Red Skelton use to say
“The time has come to say goodbye”
“May God Bless”
We will all miss you very much.
Your funny antics will be missed. A giant of a man with a big heart.
Our condolences to the Nelson family.
Hi Bob,just a wee note to thanks for the friendship,the fun,laughs,great time we had together,knowing you and all the Follie Menbers that went before you,you’ll have it going again. Love Ya Marion Dale
Sorry I won’t be there tomorrow !!