Dorothy "Dottie" (Nilson) Nelson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dorothy “Dottie” (Nilson) Nelson, 90, of Bristol passed away peacefully on May 24, 2017. Beloved wife of Wesley L. Nelson, she was born in Stamford and then resided in Plainville for 53 years where she and Wes raised their children. Dottie was a member of First Lutheran Church in New Britain. She sang in the choir, volunteered on the Altar Guild, travelled with the Midways and spent many years organizing the Christmas Crafts Fair with her friends. She retired from the Wheeler Clinic in 1992 and then volunteered at American Red Cross blood drives and the American Cancer Society where she drove cancer patients to their appointments. All who met Dottie, loved her. She was a good friend, listener and loved and laughed with all her heart. She and her family are grateful for the loving care from her long-time doctors Echanique, Harrison, Hosmer and Insel, she had a great fondness for each of them. We also want to thank Susan Zoolek for being her companion and friend and for the loving care she received at Hospital of Central CT. Mom was an avid tennis fan (Federer her favorite), an accomplished knitter and seamstress. She lovingly made afghans, Easter dresses, coats and a beautiful christening dress worn by many of her grandchildren. She embraced life, learned to ski at 50, gardened, played tennis and antiqued with Wes and collected dolls without him. After retirement, their favorite pastime was spending time with their family, traveling many roads through New Hampshire and Vermont and riding the waves at Coast Guard Beach. Mom had 6 children, Leslie Nelson of Eureka, CA; Kristine Hodlin and her husband Paul of Milton, MA; Diane Pratt and her husband Gary of Terryville; Brandt Nelson and his wife Maureen of Plainville; Gunnar John who pre-deceased her in 2007; Ingrid Nelson and her husband Kenneth Beicke of Bristol. She also leaves 15 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews including Eva and her husband Claes of Sweden and her golden retriever Maggie. A Memorial service will be held Saturday (May 27, 2017) 1 PM at Carlson Funeral Home in New Britain. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held Saturday from 11:30 to 1pm at Carlson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com

Dorothy "Dottie" (Nilson) Nelson

May 14, 1927 - May 24, 2017

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