Constance M. Nelson, 76
Dateline: Berkley, MA
Constance M. “Connie” (Packer) Nelson, age 76, of Berkley, passed away in the presence of her loving family on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Morton Hospital in Taunton. She was the beloved wife of the late Allen R. Nelson, Sr., to whom she was wed for forty-nine years at the time of his death in 2005.
Born in Raynham, MA on September 5, 1940, she was a dear daughter of the late Clyde and Susan H. (Harris) Packer.
Connie grew up and was educated in Raynham. She was a retired healthcare assistant, having worked at the former Paul A. Dever State School in Taunton. She had also been employed at the Taunton State Hospital and worked part-time at Swank, Inc. in Taunton.
A resident of Berkley for the past thirty-four years, Connie treasured the times spent with her adoring family. She also enjoyed playing scrabble, crossword puzzles, word games, camping and trips to area Casinos. Mrs. Nelson will always be remembered for her kindness to animals and the pleasure she received feeding the birds that visited her yard.
She sis survived by her devoted children Allen R. nelson, Jr. and his wife Robin of Connecticut, Pamela J. Levesque and her husband Ray of Berkley, Jeffrey J. Nelson of Connecticut, Gary M. Nelson of Taunton, Bonnie D. DaRosa of Taunton and Scott M. Nelson of Taunton. She was predeceased by three brother and two sisters, and is also survived by her many cherished grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of her family and visiting hours have been omitted.
Those wishing may remember Connie with a donation in her memory made to the American Cancer Society, 1324 Belmont St., #204, Brockton, MA 02301.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Taunton Funeral Home, 8 Crapo St., Taunton.
To send her family a message of condolence, please visit www.tauntonfuneral.com