Snider: John Nelson (Retired Fire Chief, New Tecumseth Fire/Rescue, Station 3 Tottenham).
Suddenly at Orangeville, on Monday June 22nd, 2015. Nelson Snider, in his 71st year, beloved husband of Ria (Mein). Loving father of John and Joanne, and Kelly and Scott. Remembered with love by his grandchildren Sarah, Emma, and Abby. Dear brother of Margaret (Late Thomas) Kent, and Donna (Late Gord) McAllister. Pre-deceased by his parents Jack and Jean Snider. Fondly remembered by his large extended family.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Friday June 26th, 2015 from 10:00 am until time of funeral service in the chapel at 2:00 pm. Donations in Nelson’s memory to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Cheri Aitken says
I am so saddened by the news of Nelson’s passing. I will always remember his smiling face out of the office trailer window at The Classic. I have many fond memories of him. Rest in peace, my friend and don’t you and Gerry get into too much mischief!
Keli Polsinelli, Avantgarde Hair says
Dear Ria,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Nelson.
My prayer for you; may you find and hold the emotional strength to carry you through this most difficult time.
My thoughts are with you
Keli Polsinelli (Avantgsrde Hair)
Annette & Dave says
Dear Ria, John, Kelly and family,
We remember you at this sad time.
Annie, Dave and family
sue cann says
Ria, John, Kelly,
How shocked and sad I was when Jessica called about Nelson, I will always be grateful for the kindness and respect you all extended to myself and Jessica, please know at this difficult time I am sending HUGS, Love and prayers, may you feel his love surround you and grant all of you strength and peace at this time, Love Sue Cann
Charlotte Hollingshead says
Dear Ria & Family,
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept my condolences, he will not be forgotten.
Bob & Pat Jackson says
Ria & Familiy
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Flo Smyth says
Dear Ria and Family
I have such warm memories of you and Nelson. A life well lived and respected. It will be such a void to you, your family and this community. He’s now in God’s gentle hands and he is also watching over you during this trying time.
John & Diane Harrett says
Dear Ria and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all – Nelson was a great person, a gentleman and will surely be missed.
Ron & Shelba Fortier says
Ria: Nelson was such a great person He gave all he had to our community and more.
Our sincere condolences to you and your proud familly
Ruth-Lynne (Snider) Cropley says
Dear Ria and family
You are much in our thoughts and prayers right now. To me, Nelson was the big handsome cousin who was always there. Margaret & Donna, I can’t imagine how you feel losing your big brother. Much love, Ruth-Lynne, Graeme, Tim & Julia
Anne & Garnet Goodwill says
Ria, John and Kelly, we have no adequate words to express our sympathy for all of you. Nelson always made us feel that we were part of his family, he was often in our conversations as we spoke of the days when we were all younger. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten.
Lorraine(Squirt) and Jeff Muench says
Tia,John and Kelly my heart is breaking for you.. Nelson was my second father, he was always there for me. He is an angel, he always should up when I least expected it. I know he is still watching over me. I will miss him dearly. Nelson gave the best hugs in the world, he held you so tight ( like you were in a cocoon ), and nothing could ever harm you. He held you so long like it was the last time he was going to see you even if you just saw him the day before.
Hank & Joan Kwiatkowski says
Ria and family, please accept our sincerest condolences. Our hearts go out to all of you. Nelson was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by all. Always would stop and talk to you. We pray that Our Heavenly Father will be with you in your hour of need and help you get through this very trying time.
Wolfgang Rueckwart says
Sorry to hear of his passing To young He was a great teacher and a great friend and leader always remembered Wolfgang R
John and Ginette Stone says
What a kind and gentle man, he will be sadly missed. Ria please accept our deepest condolences.
Ginette and John
Henry and Debra Gilas says
Ria and family,
We are so sad to hear of Nelson’s passing and offer you our heartfelt sympathy. We met Nelson many years ago through the carriage driving community. He was so friendly and helpful and always had a smile and a great bear hug! Nelson was a wonderful person and we will miss him.
Shawn Atkinson says
I remember Nelson well.I was on the Tottenham Fire Dept. many years ago,I remember Nelson always made me smile and he also a great leader. He will be missed.R.I.P..SIR
Jane Staples says
When I think of Nelson I smile. He was always cheerful and ready to be of assistance. When I joined COPDA as a newcomer and attended the first social function he was the first to greet me and made me feel comfortable. I knew he was standing by in case I had ‘Bronze Fields’ (horse) difficulties. I appreciated that.
Bar van Etten says
Ria and family
I can’t imagine what you are going through.Your whole life changes in one day.I pray the Lord will give you strength to carry you through these next days. My sympathy’s
Hilary Balmer says
Ria, John and Kelly,
I was so sorry to hear that Nelson had passed away. I got to know Nelson when I boarded my horse Will-A-Way Me Too at Liz Barnes farm back in the 80’s He could be such a character and always threw in a good dose of humour in every situation. He was an excellent horseman and was always willing to share his knowledge and generously lend a helping hand whenever it was needed. He certainly will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Hilary A. Balmer, Uxbridge
Woody Woodfine says
Nelson was my fire chief at one time and taught me alot..Years later while he worked at the Orangeville Ag..I was able to teach safety courses as then he was my student..My my how we laughed so much at that!! What a great man and mentor!! I will miss him but never forget him!!! MW Woodfine Chief TackTwo EMSandFIRE
Dan Hardychuk (retired firefighter TFS) says
John Jr.,
I was saddened to hear about the passing of your father. My sincere condolences are with you and your family. I’m sure he will be sadly missed as are all fallen firefighters!
Dan Hardychuk (retired TFS)
Harold & Janet Speers says
We are so sorry and saddened by the untimely passing of your husband,father and grandfather, Nelson Snider. He will be so very much missed at the Orangeville Fair grounds and Event Centre. He always had a smile and some comment to make every time we were there. He was such a friendly person and really a great all round guy! The OAS just won’t be the same without Nelson. We have lost a great friend and worker. Our deepest sympathy to all The Snider Family. God only takes the Best so we know he will rest in peace and some day will welcome all his family and friends!
Rick and Peggy Bell says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May all your wonderful memories bring you solice over the next few months.
Pat boland says
So sorry Rea taken too young, he was a great man.
Dave and Debbie Dickie says
We are so sorry to hear of Nelson’s passing. We met Nelson in the mid 80’s when we attended our first pleasure driving clinic. Dave greatly enjoyed his many years of helping Nelson with the Canadian Carriage Driving Classic. Unfortunately we have hay arriving tomorrow so are unable to attend Nelson’s service but please know that our thoughts are with you. Our deepest sympathy….and…Drive On Nelson!
Monique & François Bergeron says
We offer our deepest condolences. Nelson was a GREAT Guy. With his honesty, his smile, his good mood and his friendship I will remeber him all the time. He was very helpfull to us and to the horse driving Community. He will stay in my heart like a Great Friend. Thanks for your help in Québec driving club. You will miss me. Thanks for everything and talk with my Dad and Jerry!
Charlene and Alan Fry says
Dear Ria and family: We are so saddened to hear of Nelson’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sharon (Elmer) Murphy says
Ria & Family – Our sincere condolences.
Sylvia Elmer and Families
Mary Stokes Waller says
World has lost a truly wonderful man! His kindness and love will be missed by all that new him. Rest In Peace Nelson we all loved you!
Tracy Laufer says
Deeply saddened by this loss! This will be the only time my day is saddened and dark when I think of Nelson. Nelson was always a brightness and sunshine to be around! He was always for me a pleasure to be around and a friend that helped when I was a struggling beginner driver! May God Bless and watch over you!
Paul and Karen Martin says
Nelson became a dear friend and we will miss him greatly.
Carolyn & Robert Millsop says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Libby Brett (nee Barnes) says
I was heartbroken when my mom Liz Barnes called to let me know of Nelson’s sudden passing. My memories of Nelson go back to my childhood on the farm in Tottenham, I have never seen a more handsome man, Sam Elliott, you do not stand a chance. Now as an adult I realize what a wonderful person Nelson was, he was a family man beyond none, a friend, no one could ask for better, a gentleman, oh ya, and as far as being missed, you will never know how much, Ria, John and Kelly please accept my heartfelt condolences, my last memories of Nelson are heartwarming and felt to my heart. I have read the 40 plus tributes and they encompass my every thought!
Wendy & bill clothier says
Ria and family
So sorry to hear about Nelson. He will be greatly missed by the whole community.
Donna and Barry Jebb says
We are sorry for your loss Ria. Thinking of you at this time.
Sid & Diane Haynes says
Ria – we were so sad to hear of Nelson’s passing. We have so many good memories of the times we spent with him over the years. Sid will miss Nelson calling him ‘hey gramps’. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sandi Leavey says
Dear Ria,I am so sorry for your loss.I always will remember Nelson as being the first person to arrive to my aid when the tornado went up the third concession in 1985. He was like an angel who came from nowhere.He will be sooo missed.
Bonnie & Doug Cowie says
Ria, John and Kelly;
So sorry for your loss. I am still finding hard to believe myself and we know how much sorrow the whole family is feeling right now. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Marg Dailey says
So sorry for your loss, Ria. My deepest condolences to you and your family. He will be remembered my very many !
Jan Murdock says
Ria
So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences.
Michele Tomlinson says
Dear Ria, our deepest condolences.
Michele & Ted Tomlinson
Debra D McCarthy says
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I met Nelson at Walnut Hill several years ago, and he made a wonderful impression on me as a true gentleman. My sincere condolences to his family. He will be missed by many.
Jan Heydon says
Ria and family… my heart breaks for you and your family… my sincere condolences and know that there will be a “firefighters” reunion in heaven when our hubbies meet up.
Cathrine Feehely & The McCallum Family says
I would that I was more infinite in my thinking possessing a greater understanding of heavenly wisdom. Then perhaps, I could replace the sadness with a heart of celebration for a man that touched and blessed so many lives just by being in his presence. My father was a very blessed to have Nelson as a friend and you as his wife. It is true that he had a passion for the horses but his first love was you and his children. For those that remain, he has set the bar high. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Natalie Copp says
I am in deep shock right now so hard to believe Nelson has passed away. He was a wonderful man very friendly and a gentleman I know he will be missed. My Condolences to you Ria, John, Kelly and family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Michael and Angela Ellerby says
Dear Ria and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of Nelson’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Carsten Brandt says
My condolences to the Snider family. I remember Nelson from my fire fighting days. He liked to laugh, yet very serious at the right time. R.I.P
Martha Younger and Duncan Millar says
My first memory of Nelson was of him and Gerry telling a hilarious story of being runaway with by a mini. He was laughing so hard while telling this story. Nelson always made a point of infusing safety into every conversation. He checked my harness at my first OCDA show and offered gentle advice on what to do to be safe. He came to another first competition with me when I was worried about taking out my young pony. Just a few days ago he sent me an email offering up another gentle suggestion on how to make a safer rig when he saw a picture of me starting a green pony in harness. I loved that he cared so much and was so genuine. I loved his big laugh and bigger bear hugs. Nelson had such a wonderful impact on my family and me. We will miss him deeply.
Ed & Shirley Hacker says
We are so saddened to hear about Nelson’s passing. He was the most loving, kind and giving man. He gave “special name’s” to others, that made you so feel loved by him.
His words of wisdom, his hugs, his surprise drop- ins and the “honks” from the horn of his his pick up truck, as he drove by our house, will never ever be forgotten.
Heaven just received an Angel, and our sky now has a beautiful bright star, shinning down over all of us, who knew this wonderful man. Nelson you made a difference in our lives.
R.I.P my friend. xo
Debbie & Peter Buick says
So sorry for your loss. Nelson was one of the good guys. A pleasure to have known him through the carriage driving community. Deepest sympathies to the family.
Nancy Rugman says
Dear Ria. So sorry to hear about Nelson. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please find comfort in the many wonderful memories of the time you shared with Nelson and know that he is watching over you from Heaven.
Krystal Martin says
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Nelson was such a great man and would do anything for a friend. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren. His face would light up when he spoke about any of them and that was often. His smiling face and sense of humour will be dearly missed. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sarah Toth says
Dearest Ria and Family,
We were very sorry to hear about Nelson. Our thoughts are with you! We are here for anything you need at all!
Sarah and Rob Toth
Ken Loney says
Ria, John, Kelly and Families and Roxie
A great friend will be missed.
Paul Kearney says
To the Snider Family,
It deeply saddened me to hear of Nelson’s passing,your Husband,Father &Grandfather will be missed by many. I will be praying for your family during this difficult time
Paul Kearney
Velma and Richard Wace says
Ria, John and Kelly, So sorry for your loss.
Nelson will certainly be missed by the whole Community.
Our sincere sympathy to all the family.
The Wace Family
robyn bishop says
Sometimes words are difficult to express…but are felt with in the heart.
My thoughts are with you all.
Kate, Kerry and Alex Laing says
We send our most heartfelt condolences to your family. Nelson was a cherished member of our team, and his loss is keenly felt. His strength, humour and grace made working with him a joy. Our entire family will miss him dreadfully and wish you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Cameron, Lorna McCabe and Family says
Ria, John and Kelly….So shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Nelson…He was a real gentleman and will be missed by all who knew him…Our thoughts are with you.
Wayne and Cindy Hollingshead says
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this time. Nelson was a wonderful man. Always there for a friend.
Sean Drummond says
Mrs. Snider I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I hope you and your family are doing ok. He was honestly a great guy. I didn’t know him that well but it was easy to tell he was a sincere, honest and good hearted man. I know you will cherish the memories you had with him. The rest of the crew was saddend to hear when I told them this morning and send there condolences. I know his pup ROXY will miss him also.
Rocky & Connie Mezzone says
Ria,John,Kelly and families,
We are so sorry to hear of Nelson sudden passing. Nelson was a true gentleman. We extend sincere condolences.
Jim and Cathy Milbury says
Ria, John and Kelly
May the comfort of friends and family be your strenght now and in the days ahead. Nelson was a great guy and will be sadly missed.
Mike Semchison says
Condolences to the family, I remember Nelson from younger years and times spent in Tottenham and surrounds.
George & Debbie Hutchens says
I remember those early Tottenham parades when my kids were small and how striking Nelson looked driving the horse and buggie!! He served his family and his community well !!!
Ria , John , Kelly , so sorry for your loss
Kevin Johnson says
Sorry to hear about Nelson’s passing. He was a great man that was adored by all that knew him. He will be missed.
Mike Car says
Nelson was a good friend and mentor to many of us who worked with him at Johnston Equipment.
He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Gerry Glazier says
Friend through the coaching world for many years. Will sadly be missed
Rikus and Marianne Grootjans says
Dear Ria, children and grandchildren,
We wish you to have all the strenght you need in these difficult times. WE think of you.
Roy & Beth MacGregor says
Our hearts are breaking for the family. Nelson was a big brother to me and as a young guy I wanted to grow up to be just like him. I wish we could be there but please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so thankful for the life he lived and the love he showed.
Theresa Thatcher says
Ria, so sorry to hear of your loss. Nelson was such an amazing person, always had a funny story to tell and a shoulder to lean on. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Judy Jones says
So sad, loss of a husband, father, grampa, and an all around wonderful guy!
Jim & Jeannette Ferrie & Family says
Ria,John,Kelly & Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Nelson’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Chris & Janet Bergin says
So sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Please take confort in remenbering all the good things Nelson did and all the lessons he taught. He taught me a few. Nelson will be missed. “Take it easy easy bud”
Liz Barnes says
Ria John and Kelly, I am so very sorry and saddened by your loss. He will be sorely missed.
Joe Sharlene McRobb says
Ria John and Kelly
Thinking about you and very sorry for your loss
Maureen Biegel says
Such sad news. My thoughts are with you, Ria and your family.
Nelson was one of the good guys!
Maureen
Joan Hammond says
To the most wonderful man a super Dad and Grandfather so many mories and I know the Angels will be looking after him ,and he and Jerry are looking after those horses ,he will be so missed by his family and horses and the horse people, find peace Nelson you will be missed so much.
Kymm (Graham) & David Leslie says
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Ann Gauley says
Ria so sorry to hear of the passing of Nelson.
Sincere sympathy to all of your family.
Barb