Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Bluewater Health, Nelson Murray Ettinger passed away at the age of 75. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Ettinger for 50 years. Loving father of Margaret Ettinger. Cherished grandfather of Bailey Ettinger, Lenny White, Mya Janess, and Grayson Ettinger. Treasured great-grandfather of Daisy and Maibel Langford, Maxx Langford, and Keean Langford. Dear brother of Lorna Prout, Ruth Glendenning (Keith), Robert Carroll and brother-in-law of Ruth Francoeur (Norman). Uncle to many nieces and nephews. “Grandpa” to countless other children. Special friends and “golf wives” Eddie Russell & Rod Richmond and Coffee Buddies Barb and John. Thank you to the long list of health care providers, including Dr. Greensmith and Barbie, Dr. Lilly, Dr. Gannon and Linda, the staff of Bluewater Health, Home Care Nurse Mandy, many PSWs, paramedics, Pastor Deve Persad (Missionary Church), Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton and countless friends for their unwavering support. Predeceased by his parents Lorne and Katherine Ettinger. Nelson was born in Halifax. He lived and worked throughout Ontario and Alberta. Some of his jobs included a moving company manager, various jobs in sales and his favourite being a school bus driver. He was an avid golfer and Kinsmen member with such accolades as Newcomer of the Year, 2 times Past President and Cystic Fibrosis Chairman. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, a private celebration of Nelson’s life will be held. A livestream of the service will be available on the Smith Funeral Home website on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Sarnia Evangelical Missionary Church (cheques mailed to the funeral home or made online, please).
July 21st 1946 October 4th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Nelson Murray Ettinger July 21st 1946 October 4th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Sarnia, Province: Ontario