WAYNE NELSON

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WAYNE NELSON

With his children by his side Wayne took his final breath on January 22, 2023 at St. Boniface Hospital. He was welcomed into the world by the late Clarence Nelson and Olive Hembroff on June 10, 1948 in Atikokan, Ontario. After spending his childhood growing up in Ontario, Wayne decided he needed a change and in 1968 he moved west to Winnipeg with his parents.
After arriving in Winnipeg he would soon meet the love of his life, the late Louise Blahnik. They were married on August 7, 1971 and had four children together, Sherry, Mark, Chris and Adam, raising them in the home they built in Grande Pointe on the late Jack Blahnik's farm land. Wayne enjoyed the outdoors and playing sports. Living in the country allowed him to spend countless hours in the backyard with his children playing hockey, baseball and other sports. Wayne was also blessed to have met his 4 grand kids, Austin, Addison, Mila and Hunter. Although the time with them was cut short, when he did see them his face would light up with joy.
Wayne worked at the Royal Canadian Mint where he had a successful 25 year career. He was also a jack of all trades and it seemed like he could do or fix anything as he was the family exterminator, mechanic, plumber and carpenter. He was a self learner and one of the last projects Wayne completed was building a gazebo for Louise, something we can all look at with fond memories of the both of them.
A special thank you is extended to the compassionate staff at the St Boniface Hospital for the care provided to Wayne and for the assistance provided to the family during this difficult time. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life held at a later date with close family and friends.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, a donation may be made to CancerCare Manitoba in Wayne's memory.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 04, 2023