Robert James Alexander Nelson March 3, 1945 – December 10, 2018
Robert, 73, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer in the palliative care unit of the Elizabeth Bruyère Hospital. With Robert was his family: life partner Michel, sisters Linda and Diana, her husband Allan (Baldwin) and his beloved nephews, Aran, Joshua (Gilmore) and Alexandre (Nelson-Lanctot).
Robert had an unbelievable mind and spirt. He will be remembered as a gentleman, admired and loved by friends and family for a long time to come.
A brief farewell service will be held Monday, December 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel located in the Elizabeth Bruyère Hospital located at 43 Bruyère Street, Ottawa.
Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Service will start at 11:00 a.m. and be led by Monseigneur Gilles Lavergne.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Palliative Care Unit at Elizabeth Bruyere Hospital.
Special Note of thanks. Robert's service in the hospital chapel is an honor and was made possible with the help of the Monseigneur Lavergne and the palliative care spiritual advisors .
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