The passing occurred on August 23, 2025 of David Eric Nelson of Brule in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro at the age of 86 years.

He was the son of the late Frank and Merle (Kent) Nelson of Bible Hill.

Predeceased by his wife, Eileen (Weatherbie); brothers, Robert Nelson (Bev), of British Columbia, Donald in infancy. Surviving are brothers, Gordon (Ruth), Aylesford, Lloyd (Janet), Bible Hill; sisters, Jane (Tom. deceased) MacCallum, Bible Hill, Donna (Vaughan) Matheson, Brookfield; many nieces and nephews.

Dave worked for many years with MT&T and then owned and operated Surge Dairy Equipment. Upon retirement, he and Eileen spend many wonderful years together in Florida.

A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, September 4 at 2 p.m. in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Middleton Corners (Denmark), with Cory Lunn officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche.