Nelson ACHONU

NELSON NWOSU ACHONU It is with great sadness that the family of Nelson Nwosu Achonu announce his passing on January 24, 2022. He was born in Umuahia, Nigeria and immigrated to Canada in 1968. It was in Kingston, Ontario that he met the love of his life, Carolyn and after a whirlwind romance they married in Lansing, Michigan. A graduate of Wilfried Laurier University (B. Sc.), he had a long career as a Microbiologist in Canada and Nigeria. Nelson loved tennis, Celine Dion, good brandy, Carolyn's cooking and baking, a good party, to laugh, to tell stories, to argue a point, to ask questions he knew the answers to, to bring people together, to do things his own way, to be surrounded by friends and family. He was a fierce believer in education, hard work and family first. He was a loving husband to Carolyn Achonu (nee James) for 51 years; father to Denise (Robert), Camille (Mervyn), Jacqueline (Obidi); grandfather to Grace, Rachel, Liam, Julian, Adrienne, Chisom and Amara. He also leaves behind his brothers Isaac (Opuruiche), Uzoma (Amaechi), Uju (Antonia) and Amobi and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. All of whom will continue to honour his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. He will be sorely missed. He was predeceased by his parents, Achonu and Berniece Okaraocha, his brother Bennett and sister Florence. He was a passionate supporter and fundraiser for the Kidney Foundation of Canada and raised thousands of dollars for the Foundation through Team Nelly. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at the Dialysis and Palliative Units at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Peel Senior Link and Turtle Creek Manor Seniors Residence. In lieu of cards or flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation or Credit Valley Hospital in Nelson's honour are appreciated. For service details please visit glenoaks.ca.