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NELSON RAY GREEN

Born: Mar 01, 1927

Date of Passing: Jul 12, 2007

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NELSON RAY GREEN Peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at the Pine Falls Hospital, Pine Falls, Manitoba Nelson Ray Green passed away with his wife and family by his side. He is joining his mother Nettie; father Ray; brother Ed and sister Margaret; brother-in-law Chris and his beloved dog Hobo. Nelson was born in Belair, Manitoba on March 1, 1927 and resided at the family homestead his entire life. He was a pillar of the community. Nothing gave him greater joy than helping anyone who needed it. He left a lasting impression on anyone he met. He had many aliases, unofficial Mayor of Belair, Senator, Prangster (extrodinaire), Official Fire Guardian. He also maintained his community the plowing roads of snow, grading, garbage hauling and recycling, he was a long time caretaker of Mary Glen. He was known as the most patient man. His love of children extended to his nieces and nephews, down to great, great-nieces and nephews. He taught each and everyone one of them many great life lessons. He waited till he was 61 to marry the love of his life Anne Halldorson. It was a beautiful love story that lasted until the end with her by his side. Along with marrying Anne he inherited an entire ready made family. He will be mourned by his step-children Vaughn (Michele), Neil (Carol), Colleen (Jeff); his cherished grandchildren, Cameron, Graeme, Rhys, Matthew, Bennett, Laura, Matthew, Amanda and Luke. He also leaves to cherish his memory his sister-in-law Muriel Green; nephews, Wayne (Margaret), Robert (Carol), Ruggles (Betty), Dorothy, Lorne (Erin) and his many nieces and nephews, his sister-in-law Vivian Wonnacott and their families. He will also hold a special place in the hearts of his longtime friends Stu Cherry (Hilda), Tom Gill (Joan) and Steve Russell. He will be missed by his faithful dog Prince. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the St. Michael's Anglican Church, Victoria Beach, Manitoba with Rev. Canon J. Whitford officiating. Interment in the Victoria Beach Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects at the church one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be his four grandsons Cameron, Graeme, Matthew and Rhys and Steve Russell and Jason Green. The family would like to thank Dr. Abu-Shahma and all of the Staff of the Pine Falls Hospital for the care and compassion shown to our family, it will not be forgotten. If friends so desire memorial donations in Nelson's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. RUSSELL'S of Beausejour, Manitoba are in care of arrangements. Call 1-866-424-6271 toll free or 268-2263.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 16, 2007

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