Nelson, John J. of Canton. August 19, 2013. Beloved husband of Marilyn A. (Connor) Nelson for 51 years.
Devoted father of Lynda A. Nelson of Irving, TX., Kimberly M. Hatfield and her husband Marcus of Dover, Christopher S. Nelson of Canton; and the late John J. Nelson Jr. Loving grandfather Sophie, Ava and Lily. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Brother of Thomas Nelson of Walpole and Margaret Perkins of Franklin. Late retired executive of Filene's Basement where he worked for 35 years. Member of the board of the Greater Boston Arc.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home 456 High St. DEDHAM, Saturday August 24, at 9am. Funeral Mass in St. Timothy Church, Norwood at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made in John’s memory to St. John the Evangelist Church Food Pantry, 700 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021.