Chris-Nelson-Obituary

Chris Nelson

New London, Connecticut

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New London - Chris Nelson, 43, passed away last week.Chris was passionate about his work as a shipwright, which took him all over the country restoring historic wooden boats using traditional methods.He was a proponent of livable cities and was dedicated to building a vibrant New London. In...

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Dude, a decade goes by too quickly. One change: I´m no longer boxing myself up and USPS-ing to MA. Miss you, buddy.

The Chris Nelson Green & Golden Memorial Street Mural Project, completed on June 8, 2014.

Cris was.a very nice person he stayed in our home seve ral times working on a boat we are restoring. We had spoken to him in the middle of Dec. As he was coming down to cork our boat and was bring a friend. We couldn't figure out what happened to him as we couldn't. reach him. Mystic. Seaport told us he passes away. We felt so bad to hear this alful news such a really nice person. We where very found of him and he is greatly missed. We would like to know what happen as no one seem to...

I met Chris while running for Mayor of New London. His passion for neighborhood revitilization and vision for New London was very impressive. I did not know he passed away until today because of his birthday notification. My condolences.

I only knew Chris a short time as my father-in-law hired him to work on his boat,doing some planking. I immediately knew he had a deep passion for wooded boats. As I watched him work I learned so much without even asking a question. He was an incredible individual,and I feel lucky to have met him. My sincerest condolences to his family.

That smile will reside in our hearts forever

I knew Chris from our high school era and at Yale. As everyone has said, he was brilliant, sometimes hilarious; he was kind to me during a hard period and will be dearly missed.

I knew Chris when he worked at MASSPIRG. His convictions strengthened mine then as they do now. Thank you for your time with us Chris and rest in peace.