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Marc Nelson Obituary

NELSON, Marc Robert
Suddenly as the result of an accident on Monday, April 21, 2014, aged 44 years. Beloved husband of Ryanne Durnin. Proud and devoted father of Jack and Evelyn. Much loved son of Roisin and Bobby Nelson. Dear brother of Cathy (Pat Gordon), Paul (Sylvia) and Matt. Adored uncle of Roisin, Mollie, Patrick, Maggie, Quinn Gilchrist, Quinn Gordon, Aidan and Sophie. Son-in-law of Dawn and Stephen Durnin. Brother-in-law of Erin (Christopher Gilchrist) and Sean Durnin. Marc was a beloved musician in both the Toronto and Ottawa music communities and will be deeply missed by countless friends and colleagues. Friends may pay their respects at
Kelly Funeral Home Carling Chapel
2313 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON
613-828-2313 www.kellyfh.ca
on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Basil's Church, 940 Rex Avenue, Ottawa on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Marc please consider The Jack & Evelyn Nelson Education Fund, c/o online banking or at any branch of the CIBC, transit #00986, institution #010, account #8731632

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Published by Ottawa Citizen from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Marc Nelson

31 Entries

Chris Taylor

May 1, 2014

Marc you were an all around great guy and talented musician. We are all at a loss without you pal. Sincerest condolences to your family.

Rhea Seymour

April 28, 2014

I have many fond memories of Marc from Holy Rosary and Loyola. Such a good guy with such a big heart. It's a tremendous loss and I hope your family will feel a little comfort from the great outpouring of love for Marc. You're in our thoughts and prayers. XO

Lu-Ann Coulas

April 28, 2014

Heartfelt sympathies to all of Marc's family and friends. Such a loss.

Michelle Durante Mangotich

April 28, 2014

A smile that would light up a room and a personality that was kind and welcoming. Prayers are with the Gordan families... May God give you the strength you need to go on.

Kara (King) Heck

April 27, 2014

There are no words that can fully describe the loss of Marc and what he has meant to so many people. I met Marc in Toronto in 1999. Instantly, I could tell that he was someone special. Over the course of the following years my friends and I would travel from Michigan to come and see Marc perform. His music and his pure joy for life was contagious. He even included a mnemonic that we had been using to study for a test into his song 'Acrobat' from his Uncle CD.

He would call me his only American friend (given how many people he has touched, I doubt that), however, I wore and will continue to wear that badge with honor. I will continue to share Marc's music and help him live on through his craft.

My heart breaks for the loss of a friend, it breaks for Marc's family and his close friends that he was able to touch everyday. Blessings and may there be peace found through all of this sadness.

Grahme Walsh

April 27, 2014

Will be truly missed. Prays go out to his family and close friends.

Grahme and Clara Walsh

April 27, 2014

To our Canadian cousin with the gorgeous smile and musical genius. You will always live in our hearts and prayers. With much love from all your cousins and family in NZ. x

Kim Lavoie

April 27, 2014

We are always told that the best are taken from this earth first. It seems wrong somehow, that someone who touched so many lives in positive ways was taken so early and without warning. He will live on in our memories and his music, as well as through his children. To the family, my heart aches for you.

Justice Egan

April 26, 2014

It was an absolute privilege to work with Marc over the past few months. He brought music, laughter and kindness to the job site. Our union lost a brother and he will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

David Clark

April 26, 2014

Worked with Marc many years ago in a dingy restaurant in Milton, ON. The only thing about him that amazed me more than how much talent he had, was the fact that he was an even better human being. How many people can say that they met one person their whole lives who never had a harsh word for anyone and was loved by everyone. I knew one ... Deeply shocked and saddened for your loss. God bless the Nelson families at this difficult time.

Sheila & Fred Johnston

April 26, 2014

Our sincere sympathy to you and your children for the loss of your husband and their father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

(Jamieson Hodgin's grandparents)

Julia Rust

April 26, 2014

Even though its been many years since I've seen Marc, you never forget what a terrific guy he was. He could be friends with anyone, it didn't matter how rich or poor, how popular or how nerdy you were. None of that mattered to Marc. He could see the person inside. The world is a richer place because of him. My deepest condolences to his entire family, but especially his wife and children.
Rest in peace Marc

April 26, 2014

He was a man who loved life & it was a privilege to have known him

April 26, 2014

Thinking of you all during this very sad difficult time. Marion & Mike Simcoe

Sylvia Nelson

April 26, 2014

I know you'll feel his love every day. Talk to him. He'll listen. Just know you're never alone. You have a beautiful and very large family who all love you so much.

Moira and Eddie wood

April 26, 2014

He leaned down to pick me up, as I reached up to him the beard was soft...framing the gentle smile, the eyes loving me, accepting me, unconditionally so, He lifted me high the ground beneath me receding. He held me securely, next to the warmth of his heart. And from my new perspective with him everything looked new I could find my way now because he carried me.
A call to prayer

Michelle Peebles

April 26, 2014

Our hearts are with the entire family at this time. With all our love, Michelle, Brian, Hannah and Sarah XOXO

Julianne Francis-Vandenheuvel

April 26, 2014

When we die, we will turn into songs and we will hear each other and remember each other ~ Rob Sheffield
Thinking of you all and always in our prayers.

Julianne Francis-Vandenheuvel

April 26, 2014

"When we die, we will turn into songs and we will hear each other and remember each other" ~ Rob Sheffield
Thinking of you all and always in our prayers.

Jasmine Bourassa

April 26, 2014

The Loranger-Kozlik family extend their deepest sympathies to Ryanne, Jack, Evy, family, friends and anyone touched by Marc's passing. My family came to know Ryanne, Marc and Evy through their son Jack who was a classmate and new friend to my son Delano. We were instantly drawn to them, their beeming friendliness and true kindness was apparant and we knew they are THE good people. Over the years we've come to know Marc for his great music, his particapation in the community, and presence at school functions. Marc left a lasting impression on us and we will miss him. His beautiful, kind and caring spirit will live on forever in his music. We gesture a contribution to Jack and Evelyn's education fund.

Karen Williams

April 26, 2014

So sorry for your loss. God Bless you in this time of sorrow and always.

April 26, 2014

To Ryanne and family, although I never met Marc after all I am hearing abd reading about him he was definitely a remarkable human being. My heart is aching for your loss. May you find strenght through family and friends today and the weeks and months to follow.

Lynne a friend of Erin's

Jackie Cope (lawlor)

April 26, 2014

A light that shone so brightly has left this place to shine in heaven... It's heartbreaking to think of Marc's loss to all members of his family.. We across the water send our love and prayers and may god bless you all xx

Alex Giannuzzi

April 25, 2014

To my childhood friend, you will forever be in my heart and mind. I will always cherish the many times you made me laugh, but more importantly for being my friend.

To the Family, I am truly saddened for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe H

April 25, 2014

Miss you, Marc.

April 25, 2014

Our hearts ache for Ryanne, Jack, Evy and all Ryanne and Marc's famalies. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Tom and Shirley Mulligan

Robert Tudor

April 25, 2014

Rest in Peace Marc, our Prayers are with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
with warm regard, Anne and Bob Tudor

Richard Hayter

April 25, 2014

Ryanne,Jack and Evelyn,on behalf of the Members, Affiliates and Executive of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec we offer you our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies; and we add our most sincere fraternal condolences to the Nelson/Durnin family, your extended families and friends.
Marc was a proud Member of the LIUNA Local 527 fraternal family ; and he will long be remembered by his many colleagues for his recognized talents, friendly attitude and leadership qualities.
All of Canada will mourn his loss at the National Day of Mourning Ceremonies held every year across Canada on April 28th to commemorate all workers killed in workplace tragedies or by industrial disease.
Mark will be missed .May he rest in peace and may all who knew Marc and his family continue to show their respect for a life well lived through the Jack and Evelyn Education Fund that has been established in his memory.

Respectfully,

Building Trades Council

Michelle White

April 25, 2014

Truly, an amazing human being. My sympathies to Marc's family.

Aunty Dana, Mike, Nic and Haley

April 25, 2014

The sadness we are all feeling here in Regina is overwhelming. Our hearts are sooooo heavy!!! We all loved Marc so very much and are so very thankful we had such a great vacation together this past summer. Words cannot express how sorry we are!!!! We love you all very much!!!

Jamie Pollock

April 25, 2014

There was more to this guy than a hard hat.

I met him at a house party a few years ago where he was playing. I told my wife on the way home “that I wanted to be his friend” after singing, playing and talking together. Someone you felt you knew for years after meeting, a real good guy.

I contacted him a few months later and asked if he would play at my wife's 40th birthday. He was great, playing Newfoundland tunes for my brother in law while he danced with my sister, mixing with the crowd during breaks, he had a few vodka shots, we all played guitar and sang together later. This news is so very sad, just 44 years old. I remember him telling me about working construction and his kids. I can't imagine how much a warm, beautiful guy like this will be missed.

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