Andrew NELMES Obituary
NELMES Penshaw
( The Salvation Army ) Suddenly but peacefully in hospital on
5th March aged 87 years Andrew "Bram". Beloved husband of the late Florence, much loved dad of Trevor, Sheila, Rena and Lynne, much respected father in law of Michael and Peter, treasured grandad of eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, also a dear friend to many. Family and friends please meet for service in All Saints Church, Penshaw on
Tuesday 17th March at 13:15pm followed by interment in Houghton Cemetery at 14:30pm. Family flowers only please or donations in lieu if so desired to the Salvation Army Sunderland Citadel and Monument View Churches Together,
a collection plate will be available
at the Church.
Andrew will repose in the private chapels of Manor House Funeral Services.
75/77 Blackwood Road, Town End Farm. 0191 5365000
Promoted to Glory
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John Pearce-Haydon
July 22, 2024
I was in charge of the work of The Salvation Army in the north east of England and served with Andrew. He was quiet spoken and to me was a Saint. People loved him and he looked after the SA in Penshaw.
John Pearce-Haydon
June 6, 2024
I frlt and knew I was in the presence of a saint. John Pearce-Haydon
March 5, 2019
Hi Granddad
How did we get to 4 years eh, The last four years have flown by,
You are never far away from my mind, I HAVE far to many memories to wipe away
I miss you loads Granddad,
Sleep tight
Love and miss u tones xxxxx
December 18, 2018
Hi Granddad,
I haven't wrote on here for a while, I'm truly sorry
I am about to have my 4th Christmas without you, Its not easy without you,
The memories I have make me smile everyday, even on days i don't feel like smiling,
I hope you are happy up there above
Remember Granddad ur missed with love
I Love and Miss you more and more everyday
Happy Christmas Grandad
Forever in my Thoughts
Nicola x x x
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March 17, 2016
lynne
remembering you always
our love forever
lynnexxxxxxxxxxxnicolaxxxxxxxxxxxxxbeckyxxxxxxxxxxxx
March 5, 2016
loved forever lynne
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March 5, 2016
dad,its 1 year today since you left us
we have memories that make us laugh memories that us cry.we love you forever,you are always in our hearts
love you always
lynnexxxxxxxx
nicolaxxxxxxx
beckyxxxxxxxx
February 27, 2016
dad,its nearly a whole year,since you left us
we miss you
our love for you,is stronger today
we miss you so much
lynne,nicola,beckyxxx
January 5, 2016
dad, its 10 months today since you were ptg
i miss you so much ,know one knows but me and the girls how we feel,we love youxxxxxxxxx
December 22, 2015
lynne
dad,you are in my thoughts all day,but at this 1st christmas without you ,it so hard for the girls and I
we will remember you,just us 3,and our only wish is that you could share it with us
love you always
thinking of you
xxx
October 8, 2015
love you dad
lynnexxxxx
October 5, 2015
Missing you loads Grandad, Not a day goes by i dont think of you, You are missed every day. Life isnt the same. forevr in my thoughts and mind your loving granddaughter Nicola xxxx
October 1, 2015
love always dad,missing you more each day
lynne
July 14, 2015
dad,i cant believe you are not with us missing you more each day,forever in our hearts missing you loadslove lynne
June 11, 2015
forever by my side,love you always dad.lynnexxxxxxxxx
June 2, 2015
dad, its nearly 3 months since
you left us ,my tears wont stop flowing
my love always Lynnexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
March 28, 2015
lynne
March 28, 2015
Rena & Peter & family love you
March 23, 2015
Nicola Nelmes Granddaughter
March 20, 2015
lynne nelmes
March 19, 2015
Nicola Nelmes ( Granddaughter)
March 17, 2015
Gloriia knowles nee Jefferson
March 16, 2015
Lots of Love,Carole and Gary.x
March 16, 2015
Lots of Love,Carole and Gary.x
March 15, 2015
Gemma and family xx
March 15, 2015
Andrew Craig Nelmes
March 15, 2015
Jack Jenkins New Zealand
March 14, 2015
Trevor Nelmes
March 13, 2015
Nicola Nelmes
March 13, 2015
Gavin & staff at Manor House
March 13, 2015
Ken & Janice Howes
March 13, 2015
Lynne Nelmes
March 13, 2015
Margaret Cowell
March 13, 2015
Jean and Stan Fowler, PO Vet's
March 13, 2015
Carole & family
March 13, 2015
Becky Nelmes
May 21, 2015
missing you more
grandad ,,
missing you more everyday.. we know you wer with us in florida because your star was shining every night above magic kingdom castle your favorite park :) becky did splash mountian in honour of you however didnt go on twice like you did cox she was soaking and scared lol xx
life is the not the same without you i cant go anywhere without somebody sayin to me you are mr nelmes grand daughter he was a woulderful gent.
visitng your grave is hard at the moment however you always taught us not to cry you be ok and i know i will coz your always there :)
love you andf miss you always
nicola xxx
March 24, 2015
A guiding light
Your presence still lingers here, and it won't leave me alone.These wounds won't seem to heal, this pain is just too real, there's just too much time cannot erase.
Uncle Bram you will be greatly missed.
Never forgotten, always loved.
Sleep forever peacefully,
Love Judith.
March 15, 2015
Not enough words to describe a wonderful Dad
Our Dad was always known by various Church denominations as a really good
Salvationist and a really deep Christian and he loved working with 'Churches
Together'.
He loved to speak to anyone wherever he went whether that person knew him or
not, and always worked really hard nearly every week without fail while delivering 'The War Cry' and 'Kid's Alive (Salvation Army Newspapers) around various pubs, until he had to stop because of his retirement and the closure of Penshaw Corps.
He was extremely musical minded like myself (playing or writing music) and
while I was playing the electric organ, he would often stand beside me and join in
playing by ear while adding in a descant.
He often sang solo's in front of a large congregation or singing a duet or a trio
with other member's of the family and used to play various brass band
instruments many years ago as well as the melodica instrument and Bass Drum.
He loved been with any member of his family and has enjoyed many days out and holidays with them, and we will all miss him very much.
He was a very caring, loving and a perfect Dad (and Grandad) and a good friend and will always be in our hearts forever.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends but leaves behind a legacy, the example of a true Christian person.
March 15, 2015
An exceptional and loving Dad
Dad always persevered to keep the name of The Salvation Army going in Penshaw until his retirement as Divisional Envoy even when it almost got closed many many years ago.
Over many years, he knew just how to build the Penshaw Corps with adults as well as with children of all ages and was often called 'Grandad' by many children even though they were not actually related and infact, they loved him in every possible way. Infact, he was noted by many religious and non-religious people as a remarkable and 'Special Man'.
With adult support, he would occasionally take the children up to Penshaw Village and head for Penshaw Monument while giving the children things to do, or giving them an interesting quiz on the way which they thought was great fun.
He loved planning SA programmes using children or Brass Bands or Songsters as
well as having a weekend visit many years ago from Tadley Singing Company
(Children's Choir) all the way from Hampshire. He loved holding Jumble Sales, Christmas Fayre's etc for The Salvation Army and always went out of his way to fill the building with people.
Years ago, he would arrange for annual bus trips to places such as Whitby,
Scarborough, Bridlington, etc. where he always filled the coach with people.
He loved listening to clean jokes and always had a good laugh with anyone due to his great sense of humour, and I remember many years ago at Scarborough on a day trip while the majority of the people from our coach was sitting together either on the sand or by using deck-chairs, my Dad quietly crept behind his sister Eva (also Promoted to Glory) with a smile on his face, and put heavy pebbles and large stones into her empty shopping bag.
When we arrived on the bus back at Penshaw, he completely forgot to tell her
about what he had put into her bag, and she struggled to walk home due to the
weight of it.
However as I too liked to joke on, my Aunty Eva blamed me for it and even though my Dad explained that he had done it for a joke, I still got the blame although she only laughed it off afterwards, and my Dad thought it was
funny that I got the blame instead of him.
March 13, 2015
True light of the world
Grandad you will be missed so much by all xxx
March 19, 2015
Dad outside his house. Courtesy of Sunderland Echo
March 15, 2015
Dad at Toby 2006
March 13, 2015
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