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Nathaniel Whelton Obituary
Nathaniel J. "Nat" Whelton, 42, of Tyngsborough, MA, and a longtime resident of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022.
Born in Methuen on September 24, 1979, Nat was the son of Georgia (Athenais) Whelton and the late David J. Whelton. He grew up in Tyngsborough and graduated from Tyngsborough High School in 1998. He furthered his education at Brooklyn College, where he studied communications.
Nat's first love – music – led him to a job in New York City at a small record label, starting a career in an industry in which he stayed active throughout his time in New York and left a lasting mark. He would eventually start his own label, and DJ'ed at clubs across the city while also working as a real estate broker.
But most important to Nat was his family, and he cherished his frequent visits home, before moving back to Massachusetts permanently in 2020.
In addition to his loving mother, Nat is survived by an aunt and uncle, Frances and Thomas Murphy of Dracut, MA, and a cousin and best friend Matthew Murphy, his wife Coleen Elstermeyer, and their son Elliott of Hingham, MA.
He also leaves behind many close friends in Massachusetts and New York City.
Memorial donations may be made in Nat's memory to: Huntington's Disease Society of America at www.hdsa.org/donations
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT. Funeral Directors Paul A. Hardy, Jr. & Jennifer Hardy. For online guestbook, visit DRACUTFUNERALHOME.COM and find us on Facebook.
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MaryAnn and Louis Darvirris
January 31, 2022
Our deepest sympathy for your loss....May your precious son Nat's memory be eternal!
Nicole R
January 28, 2022
I´m sad to hear of Nat´s passing. I always admired him in high school for his confidence and remembered how much he loved Pearl Jam. I wish I was able to see him again in this lifetime, I´m sure that those before us are now able to enjoy some amazing music
Gretchen Whitworth
January 27, 2022
Rest easy, Nat. Sending my love to your mom and the rest of your family.
Rosa DeMauro
January 26, 2022
Nat added extra energy to the magick of music. He always loved learning as much as he could about what he liked as a musician and as a lover of life. Nat was fearless, he just always seemed so confident in front of crowds too, like he was meant to entertain and that's he did. Sorry to hear he has left us physically, but his energy will never fade.
Monica Barry
January 26, 2022
My deepest condolences to Georgia and the family. May Nat Rest In Peace.
Jason Taylor
January 26, 2022
Nat had a huge influence on my life, mostly due to our mutual love of music. We started our first band and he was creative and passionate in a huge way. Nat was brilliant and funny always capable of making you feel appreciated. I will miss those times forever. My deepest condolences to his family, especially his wonderful mother who always supported our musical explorations. I will miss you and I´m so glad we were able to hang out again as adults.
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