WOOD, Dr. Nelson Age 62, of Hyannis, formerly of Brookline, on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Allison Wood. Adored father of Gabe Wood and step-father of Allen Brown and grandfather of Alana Jade Brown. Loving brother of Martin Wood & his wife Liz, and Paula Wood and William Rodriguez and brother-in-law of Jennie Bromley and Gary Walker. Dear uncle of Ethan and Stefani, Ilissa and Jared, Elana and Lauren, Leah, and Carter. Nelson will be dearly missed by all his patients, friends and family who cherished their relationship with him. Services at Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., BROOKLINE on Wednesday May 10, 2017 at 12 NOON. Burial at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to New England Center for Homeless Veterans, NECHV, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108. Levine Chapels, Brookline

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Published by Boston Globe from May 8 to May 9, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for NELSON WOOD

31 Entries

Albert Lewis

October 8, 2020

Nelson was an excellent wrestler at Brookline High School & always a cool friend. It wast till we were in our 60s did we uncover that both our parents were POWs in WWII. He was great with DMD advice. Really miss the guy.

Dr. Wood, UMC Office - June 21, 2005.

Marshall Selvidge

December 20, 2017

We always loved hearing your voice at UMC. I miss working with you and would think off and on about how you were doing. The amount of dental research you did for this world blew me away. Your spirit I think is what everyone would remember. That, and I hope the jumping bean ring patent :)

Theresa Rodrigues

July 13, 2017

My deepest sympathy. My brother Eddie and Nelson were friends from Brookline growing up together back in the day. Too young, so sorry for your loss.

Edzo Collins

July 8, 2017

We met in 68 he was a great friend and will miss him, always in my thoughts God Bless. RIP..

Susan Lubell

July 4, 2017

Hi Paula, I am so sorry to hear about Nelson passing away. I remember him from long ago when we were in high school and I would come over to your home. What a sad loss for you and your family.

Linda Bonia

May 28, 2017

I was shocked to just hear today that Dr Wood has passed away. I only started seeing him about 2 years or so ago , I could not get into a dentist chair, Then a friend Sequaoia Told me about Dr Wood I needed dental work, I went and told him how scared I was of dentist, I was shaking in his chair, He started joking with me and made me very comfortable, He promised he would do his best not to cause me pain. He done extractions after a few novacains. he talked to me the whole time. I did not even know he was done when he asked how I felt, I said omg there out already. He told me he did not give pain meds, I did not ask anyway, he told me Tylenol and an ice pack if I was having pain, but I was ok, very little pain after. He told me call any time if I had any concerns. Dr Wood was my miracle Dentist, I still need work done, now I don't know what I'm going to do. I'm sure I am not going to find any dentist to make me comfortable at all. I am for sure going to miss him. Dr. Wood if you are listening to me up there in Heaven, You are one of my angels, I just want to Thank You For the care you gave me, I'm sure you will be missed by many. R.I.P. Dr. Wood, And my condolences To your family. So Sad :-( Linda

LOU GONZAGA

May 23, 2017

He was a great Dentist, and person. He loved his profession. He did a great job for me May he rest in peace

Jessica Holmquist

May 22, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Wood. He was a great dentist always making me smile. He had such a great sense of humor and making people laugh. He loved his family and will be missed by myself and all the people he worked with at wood family dental. He made me not scared to go to the dentist after over 5 years of not going. Thank you Dr. Wood!

Judy Gardel

May 16, 2017

My deepest condolences to the entire family and all those who knew Nelson. No words describe such a loss of such a caring, loving warm Nelson. He is in our memory always.

Kim morgan

May 16, 2017

May you Rest In Peace, Until we meet again my friend.

Sue-Ann Solomon

May 14, 2017

I was so saddened to hear of Nelson's passing. When he and I reconnected with each other on FB after all those years gone; we would chat on FB. He would tell me about what was happening on the cape and we would talk about old Times. Nelson you will surely be missed. RIP my friend. To your family, I send my deepest and darkest condolences.

The Solomon.Family

May 14, 2017

May Nelson's memory always be for a blessing.

May 13, 2017

Dear Paula,
I was a tenant of your parents at 40 Longwood and I met Nelson
prior to that. He started dental school at UPenn when I was an undergraduate senior there. Karen Goldrich was my roommate and that is when I first met Nelson.
I saw the Globe article about him a few months ago and sent him an email telling him how brave I thought it was for him to share his story.
I am so very sorry for you and your family's loss of Nelson, and send my sincerest condolences at this very difficult time.
Ruth Gold
Chestnut Hill

Liz Sterman

May 13, 2017

I met Nelson between 1978 and 79 when several of us young women rented an apartment his parents owned above their home on Beacon St. He was studious as well as helpful to his parents, and I had much respect for him. It's not surprising to learn that he offered care to many who couldn't otherwise afford it. I'm so sorry to learn of his untimely death.

Stephanie Erickson

May 12, 2017

Deepest sympathy to Nelson's family. He was my family's dentist and I will always cherish the way we all were treated. Like family. I am so grateful to have gotten to know you a little and consider you a friend. May you rest in perfect peace until we meet again

Peter Streck

May 12, 2017

My family was also a patient of Dr.Wood. Words don't describe his talent as a dentist and his wonderful personality. To be able to combine these attributes is unique. Such a gift to his family and patients. I never looked forward to going to the dentist till I met Dr Wood. I'll ll miss the conversation before during and after my appointment. My prayers to the family. I'm sure he will keep god smiling.

ROBERTA TONER(lewis)

May 12, 2017

Paula,
I am so sorry. I just heard. I would have been there. He was a wonderful person. We were buddies in study hall a Long time ago. My heart goes out to you and your family. He will be truly missed. Roberta

John Hill

May 11, 2017

Farewell my good friend, rest in the arms of the angels!! God Bless.

Adams

May 10, 2017

Dr. Wood took care of my family's dental needs. He was always kind and compassionate. You will be missed...

Madison Shippee

May 10, 2017

My mother Sequoia and I will miss Dr. Wood very much. He was the first dentist my mother had seen in 20 years because she could never handle the dentist. Dr. Wood was the first guy she really opened up to and let go near her. He was such a sweet and gentle guy, hilarious too! He will be greatly missed by us, and my heart is just broken. My heart goes out to Gabe who Dr. Wood could never stop talking about! All good things of course :) And his wife Allison, I am so very sorry for your loss you two! He will always be in the back of my mind as the greatest dentist out there and all around a great guy. Thanks for everything Dr. Wood. Rest in Paradise.

Barbara Smith

May 10, 2017

Dr Wood was a great dentist and a great guy. He always had time for you no matter how busy he was. He will be greatly missed. Barbara and Kelli Smith, Steve Dauphinee, and Chris Egy. Our deepest sympathies to his family.

Yina Marte

May 9, 2017

It was an honor to work with dr. Nelson Wood, such a great person with a sensitive heart, Rest In Peace. I'm so sorry for your loss Allison and gabe

Holly Methe

May 9, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Wood was such a sweet, kind, and giving person and he will be greatly missed

Jodie Pear

May 9, 2017

Dearest Allison and family,
Please except my deepest condolences to all of you during this most difficult time! I feel like I know you Allison, as he used to talk about you and the children all of the time while I was getting my dentistry work done! Boy did he love his family and would do anything for any of you! I met Dr. Wood a couple of years ago when he first came to the Cape as a new dentist here in town and I have never been happy with any of my dentists in my adult life because I am a nervous Nellie but when I switched to start seeing Dr. Wood I instantly felt is calmness and he helped come any nerves I had down. I always called him a big teddy bear! He's a big teddy bear with a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone!
I loved how personal he was and never, ever did the rush through any appointment, procedure or visit that I had with him! There are no doctors here that would ever give you as much time as Dr. Wood gave! More Doctors need to learn from Dr. Wood's bedside manner, as it is One to resemble for sure!
It broke my heart watching Dr.Wood work for so long in so much pain! However no matter how bad the pain was, his motto was to "always be there for his patients" And that he certainly was!
~Always and forever my Big Teddy Bear, may you finally be pain free. You are now one of the "Extra Special Angels" watching over you, Allison and your entire family! God Bless You All. May you find strength during this most difficult loss. You'll be in my prayers.

Muriel Hallet

May 9, 2017

I was a patient of Dr. Wood's, and not only was he and his office help personable and efficient, he was a great dentist and a wonderful person. I send my sympathy to all his loved ones and hope you will find comfort in your memories, because I have learned that memories become even more golden with time.

Susan Sepavich

May 9, 2017

Dr. Wood was the most kindest and gentle soul. His silent compassion spoke volumes of a very fine man, it was my great fortune to know him. My prayers are with his family and may Dr. Wood have everlasting peace in the loving arms of God.

May 9, 2017

On behalf of the membership of the Montgomery Bucks Dental Society in Pennsylvania, whom Dr Wood was to address next week, our sincere condolences on this terrible and untimely loss! We never met him, but would have been honored to have him tell his story. In his remembrance we will donate his honorarium proceeds to the designated charity.
Rest in peace!
E. Steven Moriconi
President. Mont Bucks Dental Society

Gary Fay

May 9, 2017

Very sad News on Nelson's passing.

Valerie Sherman - Kaufman

May 9, 2017

I am so saddened to hear of his loss this way! I went high school with Nelson! We used to hang out in Devotion playground ! He always had a smile and a sweet way about him! I have followed him on Facebook the last few yrs! After reading his journey it touched me so ! I got in touch and he responded. We instant messaged for quite a while catching up! We discussed our life's and spoke about the future! It was like we had spoken always. I know that recently he had some back issues. So to hear of his loss this way I am so saddened! My prayers are with you all! He is at peace now! I pray for you all!

Perri-Ann

May 8, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathleen Baker

May 8, 2017

Dearest Allison and Gabe, I will always remember Nelson's good and sensitive heart and his devotion to you both. He often shared with our patients the story of holding Gabe in the crook of his arm for the first time and "falling in love". I know he will be missed by so many...he touched so many lives with his stories and his patents and his self-depreciating humor. He put so many patients at ease with his personality. His mind was brilliant...my sincerest sympathies on your loss

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