ANDREW Thomas Nelson died at Craigavon Area Hospital on Tuesday, June 3.
Mr Nelson, better known as Andy, was from The Close, Waringstown, he was born in Roden Street, Belfast on March, 21 1935.
He was raised in Belfast and educated at Grosvenor High School and began working on the coal boats in Belfast docks before se
rving an apprenticeship as a fitter for Harland and Wolff shipyard.
When he finished his apprenticeship he joined the Merchant Navy and served as a mechanical engineer before his retirement because of ill health in 1987.
He had a great love of the sea and enjoyed many simple pleasures in life such as sport, history and holidays in France.
He was a man of a cheery and friendly disposition and was held in the highest respect by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Andy's great love was for his wife of 51 years, Sadie, and together they had five children, Carol, Linda, Diane and Peter with 17 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
The funeral, which was largely attended, took place at Waringstown Presbyterian Church where the Reverend Philip McConnell conducted the service.
The hymns 'Amazing Grace' and 'How Great Thou Art' were sung followed by internment in Kernan Cemetery Portadown.
Family flowers were placed on the grave and donations in lieu of flowers in aid of Craigavon Urology Research and Education should be sent to William Bell and Co. funeral directors, 23 Kenlis Street, Banbridge. BT32 3LR.
Cheques should be made payable to William Bell and Co.
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