Robert Nelson

Robert Eben Nelson, 21 PORTLAND - Robert Eben Nelson, 21, of Yarmouth died Tuesday April 28, 2009. He was born on August 22, 1987 in Brunswick, the son of John Baldwin Nelson and Janice Ellen MacCormack. Robert was an extraordinary musician, picking up and mastering multiple instruments over the years. Through the lyrics and melodies of his songwriting he was able to express advanced understanding of poetry, history and the human psyche. Personal relationships were very important to him. He made a lasting impression on everyone with whom he interacted. His experience at Haggerty's Café in Yarmouth and various positions in multiple restaurants led him to develop a highly refined palette. He also loved the outdoors and would often prefer to walk or skateboard rather than travel by vehicle. Survivors include his mother, Janice MacCormack Zarco; his brothers, Christian Andrew Nelson, James Erskine Nelson, Alejandro Zarco; his grandmother, Rosalie MacCormack; his step-mother Carol Bernard Nelson; his step-brothers, Keith Landon Pulsifer, David Andrew Pulsifer, Gregory Michael Pulsifer; his aunts, Sharon MacCormack Rushton, Grace Nelson Lance, Cynthia Nelson Pitcher; a large extended family and many, many friends. A time of gathering will be on Monday May 18, 2009 from 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. with the Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Yarmouth. The Nelson Family has created a memorial of Robert's life and it is available at www.mem.com Please visit Robert's Memorial and share your condolences, memories and wishes with the Nelson Family. In lieu of flowers, contributions to assist budding musicians with financial aid, may be made in Robert's memory to: Community Music Center 317 Main Street Yarmouth, ME 04096 Robert Eben Nelson Lindquist Funeral Home Funeral Home & Cremation Service 846-4011