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Allan NELSON Obituary

NELSON, Allan A. Jr. Of Mattapan, passed away peacefully, on August 26, 2024. Beloved husband of Mary Nelson. Dear father of Clayton Lemon of Goose Creek, SC, Yvonne K. Nelson and Allan A. Nelson, III both of Boston. Loving grandfather of Candace Briscoe, Charles K. Nelson and the late Clayton Lemon, Jr. Brother of the late Marcia Conte. He is survived by a host of extended family and friends. Funeral Service Friday, September 6, at 11 AM, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1076 Washington St., Dorchester. Visiting with the family at church at 10 AM. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery, Jamaica Plain. Arrangements Davis Funeral Home of Boston. To post a sympathy message visit www.Davisofboston.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2024.

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Dan Papile

June 8, 2025

Yvonne so sorry for your loss!

Anne

September 3, 2024

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Allen at the USPS years ago. He was a nice man.

Robert

September 3, 2024

This is from your family in England, Robert and Kathy your brother and sister-in law. And your niece Claire and husband Sean. You were a wonderful, kind and great family man. Love you. RiP

Michael Rivera

September 1, 2024

Thank you for your service to our country, Sir. Job well done and it´s now time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless You and your family.
~Salute~
VFW Post 1012, Medford, MA

Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

September 1, 2024

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

Alfred Godfrey III

August 29, 2024

Condolences to Family, friends and comrades. Thank you for your service to our Country, communities through years of dedicated service.

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Sep

6

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

1076 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124

Sep

6

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

1076 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124

Sep

6

Interment

1:00 p.m.

Forest Hills Cemetery

95 Forest Hills Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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89 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119

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