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Nelson L. Haines, 65

December 14, 2016

Nelson L. Haines, 65, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.
He was the husband of Chere Landis Haines, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage this past January 3rd. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ralph R. and Maxine O. Miller Haines.
Nelson had been an auto mechanic and the owner of Nel’s Auto Service of Lititz for the past 38 years.
He loved working on cars, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed many social clubs throughout the area.
In addition to his wife, Chere, he is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Haines-Murtha of Lititz, and his son, Michael L. married to Amy Haines of Lititz; his 6 grandchildren Travis, Cassidy, Zoey, Marley, Abbey, and Patrick and his siblings: Kendall D. married to Patty Haines, Gordon N. married to Lynn Haines, Kathy married to Art Gibble, Steven C. married to Sharon Haines, and Denise E. married to Bryce Gillogly. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jack.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering on Sunday, December, 18, 2016 from 2:30-3:30PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Please omit flowers, making contributions in Nelson’s memory to the Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital, 1249 Cocoa Ave, Suite 115, Hershey, PA 17033.

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January 23, 2017

Chere, my brother Jeff just heard about your husband and let me know.  I am so sorry for your and your family’s loss.  You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.  Your cousin (through your mom and Pap Peters)  Sue Peters Eades

January 17, 2017

I have just found out of the passing of Nelson.There are movers and shakers of Lights, Nelson was one of them always gave me respect. He was just cool! RIP Big guy. James (Scruffy) Varner. Phoenix AZ.

December 20, 2016

Gonna miss you Nelson   Bless you and your family    Ron Borne

December 18, 2016

With saddened heart, on behalf of Ann & the late Charles Miller Sr & family, I would like to send our deepest condolences to Chere & her family for their loss! Nelly was a great man & friend & he will be truly missed! I hope you & your family find peace thru the upcoming holidays???   Karen Miller Eberhart

December 18, 2016

So sorry for your loss Ron & Vickie Cassel

December 18, 2016

Chere and family,so sorry for your loss. Sending you thoughts and healing prayers.
Jim and Crystal Milliken

December 17, 2016

Chere I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and praywers are with you. I have many fond memories of Nelson.  He was a great guy and will be sorely missed by many. Mary Eshbach

December 17, 2016

Our sympathies to the families.  Sleepy hollow hunting camp 

December 16, 2016

I will never forget you Nelson. You taught me so much. Rest now. We got it from here.
       Eric “Howie” Howry

December 16, 2016

Chere and family. So sorry for your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.    Mary Givler

December 16, 2016

Remembering good times biking and hanging out years ago at clay hotel and die brickerville shire always good to have you on my side. You made many good friends. Vince Englerth,  H A F E .

December 16, 2016

So sorry to here the loss of Nelson. He had such a great heart and a father like quality about him in regards to everyone he would meet and know. He will truly be missed. Love dearly, Ally

December 16, 2016

DEAREST HAINES FAMILY 
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I WAS SITTING NEXT TO HIM THAT EVENING. WE WERE TALKING ABOUT HIS GRANDKIDS AND HOW I NAMED MY DOG AFTER HIM. CRAIG AND I ARE IN DISBELIEVE. HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN WHO WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY ……..SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS 
CRAIG n MELISA 

December 16, 2016

It has been a great pleasure getting to know Nelson over quite a few years at the lititz VFW. I enjoyed quite a bit of time listening to his stories. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Keith A. “Norm” Hertzog
 

December 16, 2016

Nelson was a kind man with many stories to tell. He will be missed. Thinking of his family and sending prayers 
Michelle Ashworth

December 16, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Nelson was the bartender at my daughter,s reception. My son gave him his hat, because Nelson liked it so much.
 

December 16, 2016

Nelson will certainly be missed. Prayers to his family
 

Services
Sunday, December 18, 2016
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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