Nelson, Lawrence, 83, New Sweden and Leicester MA, in Leicester, July 14, 2008. Arrangements are in the care of the Morin-Morrison Funeral Home, Leicester, MA.
Leicester – Lawrence Nelson, 83, of 11 Deer Pond Drive, died Monday, July 14th in his home surrounded by his family after an illness.
He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Mary F. (Bassan) Nelson; a son, The Rev. Frank L. Nelson and his wife Judith of Huntington Station, New York; two daughters, Christina M. Nelson and her companion Ken Caron of Worcester, Karin M. Rock and her husband Daniel of Rutland; a sister, Frances Nelson of New Sweden, Maine; five grandchildren, Eve, Jacob, Madison, Alexandra and Charles; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a sister, Thelma Patricks.
Mr. Nelson was born in New Sweden, Maine, son of Frank H. and Elvira (Olson) Nelson. He was a machinist at Parker & Harper Manufacturing in Worcester for 44 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Auburn and Auburn Elks. He was a voracious reader. The family wishes to thank those who provided compassionate care, especially Dr. Kevin Martin, Dr. Ralph Sama and the staff of the V.N.A. Care Hospice.
A Memorial Service was held Saturday, July 19th at 11 a.m. in Bethel Lutheran Church, 90 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Auburn. Entombment was in All Faith’s Cemetery, Worcester. A calling hour preceded the service from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 90 Bryn Mawr Ave., Auburn, MA 01501. Morin-Morrison Funeral Home, 1131 Main St., Leicester directed the arrangements.