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Alvin Milburn Nelles

 

Leading Seaman Communicator Radio TG 1, 10789-E

 

Born: 08 Apr 1930, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

 

Died: 22 May 2006, Waterdown, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

 

NELLES, Alvin Milburn - Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and caring staff of Alexander Place, Waterdown on Monday, May 22, 2006, Alvin Nelles age 76.  Devoted husband of 55 years to Catherine (Kay).  Loving father of Sharmaine (Daniel), Debbie (Greg), Wendy (John), Valerie (Ron) and James (Kevin).  Dear grandfather of 7 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 6 great-grandchildren.  Brother-in-law to all the Gallant Family.  Remembered by many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his parents James and Lillian Nelles and sister Beverley Coxen.  Retired co-founder of Hamilton Video and Sound.  Friends may call at the Kitching, Steepe & Ludwig Funeral Home, 146 Mill Street North, Waterdown on Tuesday evening 7-9 p.m.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, 715 Centre Road, Waterdown or Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.  Interment Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Freelton.  Prayers will be held at the funeral home Tuesday evening at 9 a.m.  Donations if desired may be made to the Hamilton and Halton Alzheimers Foundation.  (The Hamilton Spectator, 23 May 2006)

 

Ships served in:

HMCS STAR - Enlisted 28 Apr 1949

HMCS CORNWALLIS

HMCS MAGNIFICENT

HMCS ONTARIO - Drafted to ONTARIO circa May 1951 (Crowsnest magazine)

NRS ALDERGROVE - Served in ALDERGROVE in 1953 (Crowsnest magazine)

HMCS NADEN

* Released 27 Apr 1954 - contract completed

 

ABCR Alvin Nelles in Hawaii

 


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