Laurel Ann (Bearer) Nielsen, 58, of Franklin died March 13 in the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. She was the wife of Bruce A. Nielsen.
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, September 13, 1956, the daughter of the late Henry P. and Shirley A. (Hulings) Bearer, Mrs. Nielsen was raised in Pennsylvania and had lived in Medfield for several years prior to moving to Franklin 37 years ago.
Mrs. Nielsen had been a supervisor for a merchandising company.
Laurel enjoyed quilting in her spare time
In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Adam Nielsen of Franklin and Jessica Nielsen of Hawaii.
Her services will be private at the request of the family.
In lieu of flowers expressions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham Ma 01701. Arrangements are under the car of the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) Medway.