Nelson Campbell "Nels" Brandon
April-07-1934 - December-04-2013
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Frank and Alice Harvey posted a condolence
Nels had already retired when I transferred down here from Kenora but when I looked after the ball team from Denmark, Nels was our bus driver. He was a great guy, lots of fun to be with. When I joined the OPP Vets Association, Nels was there. When he went in the nursing home, members continued to talk fondly about him. He will be missed by all of us.
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Bill Veale and family posted a condolence
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Uncle Nels. I remember so fondly all of our shared Christmases of my youth.
At times like these we must look to our treasured memories and keep them close tour hearts.
Love
Bill, Denise, Ben and Emily
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Robina Thomas posted a condolence
Carol and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Nel's passing. I will always remeber him coming into the office and telling us of his last trip. He was such a character. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your wondeful memories and your family ease your pain at this difficult time. Take care. Robina
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isobel purdon posted a condolence
Dear Carol and family.
We are very sad to hear of Nels' passing. He was a wonderful man, who always was willing to help. He had a special kindness for all of us. He will be missed. Bless you all in your time of sorrow. We have so many wonderful memories from the swimming years and our travels . Isobel, Connie and the Purdon's
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steve hannah posted a condolence
I have known Nelson 4 quite sometime, sorry 2 hear that he had passed away, but now he is in the arms of God.
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Bill & Donna Shaw posted a condolence
Another sad surprise! I have known Nels for many years, had some fun times with him and always enjoyed meeting with him on his recent visits to Orilla, which became less frequent after his mothers passing. He was always so positive and able to inject lightness and humour into any conversation. We have lost a good person, may he rest in peace. Our condolences to Carol and the family.
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Carm & Florence Noble posted a condolence
Nels' picture in this obituary is exactly the way he was when one was around him. Nels was a Cpl at Perth Det when I was the same at Almonte Det. We spent a lot of time "solving" the problems of the world!!!!We know Carol & Nels always enjoyed the OPPVA get to-gethers wherever & no doubt are glad they were able to go for many years.Please accept our sympathies to the Brandon family.Carm & Florence Noble, Mount Forest, Ontario
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Norm Skinner posted a condolence
Carol and family,
How saddened I was to hear of Nel's passing. I have many fond memories of his work ethic and his great sense of humour. I had the pleasure of working with him while he was posted in Bradford, Pembroke and Perth. He was always a joy to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Ken Graham posted a condolence
My sincere condolences to the family of Nels Brandon. It was indeed my pleasure to have worked with Nels in the 1970's as a civilian employee of the OPP and later as a Police Officer in Smiths Falls. Nels had enthusiasm and an outlook which made him very popular. He will be missed.
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Roberta Whitmore posted a condolence
Dear Carol and Family
Don and I were very sad to hear of Nel's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.Love Roberta and Don
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MERV & JOAN BROLEY posted a condolence
Our sincere condolences to the Family and rest assured that our thoughts are with you."To live in the hearts of those that we leave behind,is not to die"
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Jim McGlade posted a condolence
My sympathy to you Carol and family. I worked with Nels in the late sixties and had Nels as temporary detachment commander here in Westport in the 80's. He was a great supervisor and a joy to be around. WE had lots of fun when working. I will always remember his smile. May he rest in peace.
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Kevin, Dorothy, Kendra & Nicole Carnrite posted a condolence
Our sincere condolences to the Brandon family. Take care of each other during this difficult time.
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Julie McIntyre posted a condolence
Dear Carol and Family,
I am deeply sorry for your great loss and hope that you find peace in the embrace of all that love you at this time.
With sincere sympathy,
Julie McIntyre
Second Soprano...WOTT
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Freda Jordan Cook posted a condolence
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Brandon and family. We go way back and I always remember his big smiles, he was a wonderful, caring man.
Love Freda xoxo
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Debbie Wilson posted a condolence
Dear Carol and family: Sincere condolences on the passing of Nelson. One of my fondest memories of Nelson,is one year he was volunteering as a driver to take people to the community Christmas dinner. I was a young single mom,and he made my son and I feel so special.He was a man who was able to let others see the bright side of life,and he showed compassion to all.May your family find peace in the knowledge that he is serenly at rest.
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Cecll & Gwen Forrest posted a condolence
Dear Carol and family. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Nels, a kind and caring man.
Cecil and Gwen Forrest.
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Frank & Phyllis McVicker posted a condolence
We extend our sincere sympathy to Carol & Family. We have fond memories of Nels and were sorry to learn of his passing.
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Brent & Heather Strachan posted a condolence
Our sincere condolences to the Brandon family. May the peace that comes from your time together comfort you now and in the days ahead.
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Hal Garrett posted a condolence
Dear Beth and family, just found out about the passing of your dad. I first met him when I was at the park at Silver Lake in the mid 70's and had several ride alongs with him when I was with the OPP auxiliary in Perth. He was a great mentor on the job and someone who always found the best in people. His family was always at the for front of his thoughts and conversations. He was a person that once you net him you would never forget. With deepest sympathy.
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Barb Geroux posted a condolence
Carol and Family, I didn't get a chance to sign the book. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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Amanda Graham posted a condolence
Mrs. Gow and family,
Just learned today of Nelson's passing and was so sorry to hear it. I have many good memories of Nels, and over the years I've thought of him a lot. Driving the bus, he had to have had days when he wanted to throttle the lot of us. But whether he was pulled over on the side of the road, trying to stop some kid from wailing on me with her hairbrush (I believe he fired that particular item right out the window!) or sneaking me Timbits on the sly (usually as repayment for a tin of Bag Balm), he was always so incredibly kind. I'll never forget his homemade cards, his bags of Christmas candy, or those wicked hairpin turns when we were running late. Each day – and each detour – was an adventure, and those adventures were all a lot of fun. With sympathy, Amanda Graham.
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Jim and Ann Buchanan posted a condolence
Dear Carol and family,We want to express our condolences on the passing of Nelson. Since we are away we can't express our sympathies in person but want you to know we are thinking of you. God bless and tell Beth I am thinking of her. Ann Buchanan
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Wayne Steele posted a condolence
Carol. My deepest condolences. I still remember all the fun times we had at the OPP office when I worked there as a dispatcher and seeing him at the Legion for the Veterans Appreciation Music Afternoons. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Wayne
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Deacon Brent and Shelley McLaren posted a condolence
Our community has lost one of its truly great smiles. We have lost a calming voice and a warm, comforting spirit. Our prayers are with all of you as you journey through this time of memories, emotions and stories. Requiescat in pace.
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Marg Sproule posted a condolence
Dear Carol and family
I always remember my time spent with Nelson at Inverness Ave. and Huntington Green. I was a PSW for Bayshore then and Nelson and I would go for walks and he was a true gentleman and he had a great smile and loved to whistle and talk to people on his street.He will be truly missed by the many friends he had. My thoughts are with his wonderful family at this difficult time.
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Amanda Graham posted a condolence
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Mrs. Gow and family, Just learned today of Nelson's passing and was so sorry to hear it. I have many good memories of Nels, and over the years I've thought of him a lot. Driving the bus, he had to have had days when he wanted to throttle the lot of us. But whether he was pulled over on the side of the road, trying to stop some kid from wailing on me with her hairbrush (I believe he fired that particular item right out the window!) or sneaking me Timbits on the sly (usually as repayment for a tin of Bag Balm), he was always so incredibly kind. I'll never forget his homemade cards, his bags of Christmas candy, or those wicked hairpin turns when we were running late. Each day – and each detour – was an adventure, and those adventures were all a lot of fun. With sympathy, Amanda Graham.
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Barb Geroux posted a condolence
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Carol and Family, I didn't get a chance to sign the book. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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Hal Garrett posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Dear Beth and family, just found out about the passing of your dad. I first met him when I was at the park at Silver Lake in the mid 70's and had several ride alongs with him when I was with the OPP auxiliary in Perth. He was a great mentor on the job and someone who always found the best in people. His family was always at the for front of his thoughts and conversations. He was a person that once you net him you would never forget. With deepest sympathy.
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Brent & Heather Strachan posted a condolence
Monday, December 9, 2013
Our sincere condolences to the Brandon family. May the peace that comes from your time together comfort you now and in the days ahead.
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Frank & Phyllis McVicker posted a condolence
Monday, December 9, 2013
We extend our sincere sympathy to Carol & Family. We have fond memories of Nels and were sorry to learn of his passing.
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Cecll & Gwen Forrest posted a condolence
Monday, December 9, 2013
Dear Carol and family. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Nels, a kind and caring man. Cecil and Gwen Forrest.
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Debbie Wilson posted a condolence
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Dear Carol and family: Sincere condolences on the passing of Nelson. One of my fondest memories of Nelson,is one year he was volunteering as a driver to take people to the community Christmas dinner. I was a young single mom,and he made my son and I feel so special.He was a man who was able to let others see the bright side of life,and he showed compassion to all.May your family find peace in the knowledge that he is serenly at rest.
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Freda Jordan Cook posted a condolence
Sunday, December 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Brandon and family. We go way back and I always remember his big smiles, he was a wonderful, caring man. Love Freda xoxo
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Julie McIntyre posted a condolence
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Dear Carol and Family, I am deeply sorry for your great loss and hope that you find peace in the embrace of all that love you at this time. With sincere sympathy, Julie McIntyre Second Soprano...WOTT
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Kevin, Dorothy, Kendra & Nicole Carnrite posted a condolence
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Our sincere condolences to the Brandon family. Take care of each other during this difficult time.
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Friday, December 6, 2013
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Memories at Bradford
Nipper was my coach officer when I arrived at the detachment in May 1961 and became good friends. He would help you and make you feel at home. Thinking of Carol and your family at this sad time, Gord & Eillien Wasaga Beach
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Friday, December 6, 2013
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They called him nipper
I remember praying for him a lot. We worked for two different services. He at the Perth OPP and me at the Perth Police. He was an officer and I a dispatcher. Way back then when Perth needed backup we would call the OPP. If Nipper was working I would pray because he would get so excited, his voice would raise and adrenalin would be pumping and he was on the case. I would start praying he would make it through without having a heart attack. He was such a good man, always brought me a tea and after retirement always spoke to me whenever I met him. I will miss him. No more flying planes now he is free to fly solo. Condolences to his family.
