Obituary of Nelson Harold Windover

WINDOVER, Nelson Harold

Nelson Windover, 67, life long resident of Buckhorn Ontario, beloved husband of 47 years and best friend of Bonny (Ferrill) passed away suddenly at the P.R.H.C. on January 2, 2019 after a joyful day spent hiking the land he loved and beating Bon at a game or two of crib. He was predeceased by his dearly loved sister Rosie (Tales) and his parents, Harold Windover and Lorraine Robertson (Windover) (Solway). Nelson was a skilled carpenter and enjoyed running his own business as a general contractor. He had many longtime clients, of which many became his close friends. Besides his wife, Bonny, Nelson is survived by his two daughters (darlings as he called them) Angela Chandler (Cory) and Holly Windover (Marc Andreacchi) whom he taught to fish, to love and respect nature, to make the most delicious homemade pancakes (every Sunday morning), to work hard, to listen and that there is beauty in silence and to always just be thankful. He took extreme pride in his grandson Bentley Nelson (B) with whom he enjoyed many nature walks, roller coasters and silly jokes. Nelson was also survived by his step father, Eric Robertson, his brother Barry Windover (Sue) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. He will be greatly missed by Chris Thompson and all his hunt club brothers. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the members of the Buckhorn Volunteer Fire Department.

The Celebration of Life for Nelson Windover on Saturday April 6, 2019 from 1:00-4:00 PM, has been cancelled. A new date and time will be announced in the future. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, LAKEFIELD CHAPEL at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-652-3355. 

Do not stand at my grave and weep;

I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift uplifting rush 

of quiet birds circled in flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry:

I am not there. I did not die.