Kenneth Nelson

Born on March 6, 1942 . Passed away on February 7, 2022 .

6.3.1942 to 7.2.2022

Passed away at Balranald District Hospital (Aged Care) aged 79.

Loving husband to Sylvia.

Loving father and father in law to Jennifer and Peter (Lister), Leanne and George (Gerkens), Brian and Sharon.

Loving grandad to 8 grandchildren.

Loving great grandad Ken Ken to 15  great grandchildren.

He has left a large gap in our family.

Missed by all loved by many.

Called home to rest.

Peace perfect peace.

Funeral Notice

Service held Saturday February 12, 2022 - 10:30am

A Funeral service for Kenneth Nelson will be held at the Graveside, Balranald Lawn Cemetery on Saturday 12th February 2022, at 10:30 am.

Covid 19 restrictions apply. 


Please bring an umbrella and chair.

Ken's service will be live streamed. Please go to the Live Streaming tab on our home page (passcode provided to family).

We wish to encourage you to express your sympathies and condolences to the family via a tribute on this announcement which the family are able to read, reflect and treasure.

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  1. Condolences to the family of Kenny sorry unable to be with you but are thinking of you all love and hugs

    Elizabeth LansdownFebruary 8 2022 9:54 pm

  2. We are saddened for your loss, Ken was a wonderful man he will be missed thinking of you all Trevor and Penny Jolliffe

    Penny JolliffeFebruary 9 2022 9:18 am

  3. A truly wonderful man who will be sadly missed by his family and community. Gentle, kind, hardworking.

    Condolences to Sylvia, Brian & Sharon, Jennifer & Peter & Leanne & George

    Rick Pickering

    Rick PickeringFebruary 9 2022 9:45 am

  4. In loving memory of Ken.
    So selfless in deed; so faithful in word. Such a genuine , humble, gentle man. An inspiration for all that is good.
    Thinking of you all, Sylvia, Jennifer & Peter, Brian & Sharon, Leanne & George and families.
    Graeme & Wendy Dalton 💜

    Graeme DaltonFebruary 9 2022 10:32 am

  5. Sincere sympathy in the passing of an such a gentleman
    So loved by his family, which was very evident.
    Sending prayers and strength to you all at this exceedingly difficult time.
    Margie Murphy

    Margaret MurphyFebruary 9 2022 5:07 pm

  6. Mrs Nelson Jen Leanne Brian and families thinking of you all
    Jamie and jacqui cooke

    Jacqueline cookeFebruary 9 2022 5:54 pm

  7. Sincere sympathy to Sylvia, Brian, Jennifer, Leanne and families at this sad time.
    Ken was an icon in the town and the trucking industry.
    Will be sadly missed by all.
    Mary Grisdale

    Mary GrisdaleFebruary 9 2022 6:01 pm

  8. Ken was a very special person. He will be sadly missed.
    He was one of life’s true gentleman.
    Condolences to all his family.
    From the Rasmussen’s

    Connie RasmussenFebruary 9 2022 7:03 pm

  9. Our sincerest condolences to Sylvia, Brian and Sharon, Jennifer and Peter, Leanne and George and families on the passing of Ken. A truly great man who will be dearly missed by many.
    Wishing you comfort and peace to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart.

    Shane & Jamie Barrett and family xxFebruary 9 2022 7:08 pm

  10. Condolences to Sylvia and the Nelson family.
    Thinking of you all in these sad times❤️🌹♥️
    Janelle & Glenn Nolan & Fay Tyrer

    JanelleFebruary 9 2022 9:11 pm

  11. To my lovely friend Sylvia, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kenny. Such an icon from near and far. Please except my sincerest condolences.
    Barbie Rowe, Swan Hill

    Barbie RoweFebruary 9 2022 9:37 pm

  12. My sincere sympathy to all the Nelson family

    Hazel ClarkeFebruary 10 2022 12:27 pm

  13. My condolences to all the Nelson family.

    Hazel ClarkeFebruary 10 2022 12:42 pm

  14. Dear Sylvia, Brian and Sharon, Jennifer and Peter, Leanne and George and families
    Our deepest sympathy to you all at the passing of Ken, your beloved husband, father and grandfather, a true gentle man and hard worker who was well respected in the transport industry, he will be sadly missed, may he rest in peace.
    Peter, Kathy, Barry, Sharon, Debbie, Danny and families
    Barry Knee Haulage

    Kathy KneeFebruary 10 2022 2:41 pm

  15. Our condolences to the nelson family, les was a great admirer of kenny and of his work ethics and for his friendship.
    Les and colleen hoiles.

    Colleen hoilesFebruary 10 2022 9:56 pm

  16. You were really a man among men Kenny, I remember when I first met you at Mineral Springs roadhouse. Rest in Peace Ken. Deepest sympathy to all the family. Lindsay Charles

    lindsay charlesFebruary 11 2022 7:33 am

  17. My condolences to the Nelson family….
    Deborah Hodgson Williams….

    Deborah WilliamsFebruary 11 2022 7:28 pm

  18. RIP Ken. It was a honour to look after you.
    Your at Peace now.
    Deepest Sympathy to all your family.
    For one last time Ken.
    “Right said Fred”
    💚❤️

    Kylie JolliffeFebruary 11 2022 9:10 pm

  19. Sending my love and thinking of you Sylvia Jenny Leanne n Brian n family’s. Ken was one gentle man n will be missed so much. Judy Foster 💕💕

    JudyFebruary 12 2022 10:45 am

  20. He was one of life’s true gentleman.
    Condolences to all Nelson family.

    Brenton & Lynelle WenhamFebruary 12 2022 11:29 am

  21. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Barbara Kemp

    Barbara KempFebruary 12 2022 1:32 pm

  22. Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.

    Helen Lewis and family

    ThomasFebruary 12 2022 8:33 pm

  23. Deepest sympathy to Sylvia and family
    Love from Peter and Di Bourke

    Peter+and+Di+BourkeFebruary 15 2022 2:21 pm

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