Beryl M. Nelson

BERYL M. (HODGES) NELSON – of Woburn, formerly of Erie, PA, died peacefully, October 31st, after a brief illness, with her family by her side, at the age of eighty-five. Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Robert B. Nelson. Devoted mother of Christine Bockoven, her husband Peter of AZ, Jean Mac Leod, her husband Scott of Woburn, Cynthia and her late husband, Edrick Smith, of Woburn, Cheryl and her late husband, David Christiansen of Pepperell, Melissa Bourassa, her husband Timothy of Windham, NH, Robert Nelson, Jr. of Erie, PA and Scott Nelson, of Windham, NH. Treasured grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 29. Beryl was pre-deceased by her grandsons, David Christiansen and Corey Nelson, and great-grandson, Noah Larson. Dear sister of Beverly Beckage of NM and Charlene De Dionisio of Erie, PA, and the late Charles, William, Clayton, Randall, Donald, Ronald, and Dennis Hodges, and the late Ava Yankowsky and Mary Phalon. Also survived by her dear friends, Kay Zastawa of Erie, PA and Ann James of Billerica, as well as many, many loving nieces and nephews. At the family's request all arrangements are private and under the direction of the Lynch Cantillon Funeral Home 263 Main St., Woburn, MA. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Remembrances may be made in Beryl's memory to Best Buddies, 8 Consodine Rd., Brewster, MA 02631