Courtesy of Contributor: Anonymous (47283828) :
"He was born in Westmoreland, Sept. 27, 1934. He grew up in Winchester and was a 1952 graduate of Thayer High School. While in high school, he participated on the school’s sports teams, excelling in basketball and baseball.
Mr. Nelson worked for 38 years with Public Service of New Hampshire, first as a lineman, then as truck supervisor, and later as an electrical superintendent in the Newport office of Public Service. A resident of Newport for 24 years, Mr. Nelson was a member of the Newport Lions Club. He returned to Keene in 2005.
He served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He also served for many years as a part-time police officer for the city of Keene. He was active in the Big Brothers Big Sisters, and was a member of the Keene Elks Club. He enjoyed playing softball and bowling, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed coin collecting, and was an avid landscaper and gardener, taking great pride in his handiwork around his home. His favorite pastime was the special time spent with his family. He was a proud father and a true gentleman with a kind heart, terrific sense of humor and lovable personality."...
May 8, 2013 in the Keene Sentinel
Courtesy of Contributor: Anonymous (47283828) :
"He was born in Westmoreland, Sept. 27, 1934. He grew up in Winchester and was a 1952 graduate of Thayer High School. While in high school, he participated on the school’s sports teams, excelling in basketball and baseball.
Mr. Nelson worked for 38 years with Public Service of New Hampshire, first as a lineman, then as truck supervisor, and later as an electrical superintendent in the Newport office of Public Service. A resident of Newport for 24 years, Mr. Nelson was a member of the Newport Lions Club. He returned to Keene in 2005.
He served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He also served for many years as a part-time police officer for the city of Keene. He was active in the Big Brothers Big Sisters, and was a member of the Keene Elks Club. He enjoyed playing softball and bowling, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed coin collecting, and was an avid landscaper and gardener, taking great pride in his handiwork around his home. His favorite pastime was the special time spent with his family. He was a proud father and a true gentleman with a kind heart, terrific sense of humor and lovable personality."...
May 8, 2013 in the Keene Sentinel
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