On Sunday 28th May 2023. Passed away as a result of a short illness, peacefully at Te Nikau, Grey Hospital, with loving family and close friends by his side.
A loved son of the late Myrtle and Tom Bradley.
Dearly loved husband of Carolyn and a dearly loved wonderful Dad of Janine and Lyndene.
Loved brother and brother in law of Keith and Lorraine, Frank and Karen, Pam and the late Mike Wheadon, June and Mark Thomas. Cherished Granddad of Cinder. A loved uncle and cousin, friend to Cindy, Stu and Pete and a friend of many.
Messages to the Bradley Family, c/- PO Box 162, Hokitika 7842 or may be left on Nelson’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.
A service to celebrate Nelson’s life, will be held in the RSA Rooms, 22 Sewell Street, Hokitika on Thursday, June 1st, commencing at 2.00pm. Following the service, Nelson will be laid to rest in the Lawn Section of the Hokitika Cemetery.
A wonderful man who has now passed the finishing line.Love to the family.kind regards Dot Paul.
Very sad news that Nelson has passed away. Nelson was a great man. He packed so much into his 78 years of his active life. Keith, Lorraine, Debbie, Wayne, Stevie, Ruby and Billy you have lost such an amazing man who I know you all adored. Treasure the memories ❤️
Thinking of you all at this sad time kindest regards
John and Jennifer Roberts
Sending deepest sympathy to Carolyn and the girls, Keith, Lorraine and all the family. A great loss of an energetic and generous man..
We were so sad to hear of Nelson’s passing .A good to friend to us and lots of fond memories from with the Hoki Cycling club days.. Love to family and friends we know he will be sadly missed 😢 Viv and Benge Chch
I’m so sorry to hear that this awesome man has passed.
Have so many memories of time spent with you and your whanau.
Probably the best friend in my Hokitika life, nope, my whole life is now cycling the clouds. RI cycling heaven P old friend.
So sorry to hear of Nelsons passing. I remember him for all of his conversations, help and advice when visiting his shop back in the day. A genuine nice guy and a sad loss to the Hokitika community as a whole.. Condolences to all of his family.
Sad to hear a gentleman gone so soon. Thinking of the family x
This is terribly sad news,
I have so many memories of Nelson and Eric Walker helping us as kids with our BMX passions.
Nelson will be terribly missed by so many ❤️
Sorry to hear this news. Condolences to his family.
Very sad to read this. Nelson was a great guy. Very helpful in the shop. A true gentleman. Rest in Peace. Condolences to all the family.
Deepest condolences Carolyn, Janine and Lyndene. So many fond memories of and conversations with Nelson over the years at his shop and Bradley celebrations. Such a lovely man. Will miss your smiling face.
Condolences to all. Gone. but remembered in our memories and heart
So sorry to hear of Nelson’s passing, condolences to all the family.
Treetops will miss the visits from Frank and him when they were out and about on their bikes riding the trial.
Condolences to all the Bradley family. Nelson was a really nice man and a very good friend of my Dad’s, Merv Grewar.
Thinking of you all during this very sad time.
Condolences to the Bradley family. Ride high Nelson. RIP
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Thinking of the family. Rip Nelson
Thinking of you all at this sad time.Colleen F.
Condolences to Nelsons’ family Colleen Astwood nee Blair
Condolences to Nelson’s family
Condolences to the Bradley Family, Janine and Lyndene on the loss of Nelson, a good man.
Kind Regards
Sheri
To the Bradley Family, Our deepest sympathy on the sad loss of you loved Nelson.
So sorry to hear of Nelson’s passing. Thoughts are with you all
Condolences to all the Bradley Family. Nelson was such a kind and helpful man. RIP Nelson
We are so sorry to read of the passing of Nelson. He will be sadly missed amongst all family and friends.
Thinking of you all and our thoughts are with you xx
Very sad to hear . . Our sympathy goes out to the Bradley families . Always very helpful in the shop in our Hokitika days . A genuine nice guy . Thoughts are with all the family . Bidge and Colin jefferies
R I P Nelson.
Our deepest condolences. RIP Nelson!
Condolences to all the family at your sad loss of Nelson
Thinking of your all
Condolences to Nelson’s family. My thoughts are with you all.
Deepest condolences to Carolyn,Janice and Lyndene many fond memories of our neighbour and Friend. Love and thoughts with you all at this very difficult time ahead.
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Nelson.
Our sincere condolences to Carolyn and family.
RIP Nelson.🌹🌹🌹
Condolences to Nelson’s family.My thoughts are with you all at this time of sadness.
A wonderfull guy who looked after the Angling Club in Hokitika.
And a great guy to have around when you had bike troubles. Will be sadly missed.
So sorry to hear of Nelson’s passing. This has all happened far to soon. My thoughts are with you all. Fly high Nelson.
Sorry to hear of Nelson’s passing, he was such a lovely person and will be missed. My condolences and love to all his family and friends.
Rest in peace Nelson.
My heart goes out to all those who loved, cherished and respected Nelson. An honest, adventurist and well respected man with a wicked sense of humour. A true friend, confident and extended family member. Nelson you will be missed, but never forgotten. Love to all xx
Sincere condolences to the Bradley Families, our thoughts are with you all. RIP Nelson
Our deepest condolences to the Bradley family. Nelson will be very much missed
My condolences to the Bradley Family, Nelson was a lovely man. May he Rest In Peace 🙏
Sad news. Thoughts with the family, a really good, helpful guy.
Saddened to hear this news – Nelson always gave so much to others – got us back on our bikes again – condolences to family and friends
Lynette & Frank Long Condolences to all the Family,Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time
Oh sad news our condolences to all the family
We too loved visiting Nelson in the shop a wonderful man always a good yarn to be had and forever helpful
RIP Nelson
Cushla & Chris Franz Josef
Such a lovely man – So sorry for your loss. Colleen and Ray Oliver
Was saddened by the news of Nelson passing. Our condolences to Nelsons family, John and Glenwyn Nancekivell
Very sad to hear the news of Nelson’s passing. We knew Nelson through cycling and mountain biking and he was always enthusiastic and caring. Our condolences to his family. RIP Nelson.
Richard and Carmen
Nelson, it was such a previledge to know you. A true gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour. RIP Nelson xx
Nelson you have ridden your last race, a big part of your life. you always would give the true an best advice about bikes. our thoughts are with you .Carolyn ,Janine, Lyndene an family. rest in peace Nelson.
Condolences to the Bradley family, Nelson was a lovely guy and be missed by all
A true lover of cycling and a mentor to many. Will be missed by one and all. Much love to family at this sad time
So sad to hear of the passing of Nelson. I called in Nelson for years during his time at Hokitika sports world. Nelson has a great man and will be missed.
Rest in peace my old mate!!
Pedal on
Xx
Shakey
So sorry to read of Nelson’s passing our deepest sympathy to the Bradley family our prayers and thoughts are with you all
Deepest sympathy to you all in your sad loss
So shocked to hear of Nelson’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to the Bradley family at this time.