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Donald Nelson Obituary
We pray that he joins his deceased son Jahmal, his father Robert and all loved ones in the light. Immediate family includes his mother Katharine of Shrewsbury, MA, his four sisters, Kathy Furst of Marlboro, MA, Suzanne Bell of Whately, MA, Patricia Ellis of Palm Coast, Fl, Elizabeth Ward of Las Vegas, NV, his four brothers Paul Nelson of Belchertown, MA, David Nelson of Ashfield, MA, William Nelson of Paxton, MA, and Stephan Nelson and his Aunt Rita of Worcester, MA. Also many loving sisters and brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews on the east and west coast.
Don was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts/Amherst. He spent 35 years in the Pioneer Valley employed in the Natural Foods business. He was an active member of the Leverett/Amherst community and coached all of his kids in football, basketball, baseball and softball. We will remember him for his wit, humor, and intellect, his love of music, his kind heart and love of all babies, his willingness to speak his mind, and his deep and abiding love for family.
Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers or donations, please offer a random act of kindness to those in need in his name.
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Suzy
June 19, 2023
I still miss you bro
Suzanne Bell
June 19, 2020
Missing you Donny. Love, Suzy
Liz Ward
June 19, 2019
Still miss you every day, big brother. Love you forever.
liz
July 15, 2016
Missing you
Suzanne Nelson
July 14, 2016
So blessed to have had you in my life. So grateful for our children , grandbabies, family and friends. So happy you will be watching over all of us
Evelyn Baroni
July 6, 2016
Dear Katherine and family, so sorry to hear of Donny's passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Liz Ward
July 3, 2016
Missing you, Don. I will forever.
Liz ward
July 3, 2016
Miss you, big brother. I always will.
Tom & Cecelia (Baroni) Granahan
June 29, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Growing up in Shrewsbury with Don, Kathy, and the whole Nelson crew, I always had a big "crush" on Don. May you remember all the fun times and cherish the great memories.
Tricia
June 29, 2016
My thoughts are with Suzanne, Paul, Alanna, TJ and Mom....and those two beautiful granddaughters that he loved so much. I'm still having a difficult time thinking my brother is really gone. I love you, Donny.....
June 29, 2016
Life is short, I'm so glad to have had sat and talk with Don on his last visit to Cambria CA. You will be dearly missed!
CW
June 28, 2016
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.
Joyce Kosofsky
June 27, 2016
All the words in all the world cannot tell you how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Please know how much Donny was loved. Our thoughts are with you.
Joyce Kosofsky
Ken Gloss
Peace.
Georgiana Schmid
June 27, 2016
We were so saddened to read about Don's passing. We shared so much as our children went through school together. Many memories. Suzanne, Alanna, Paul, and TJ, we are so sorry. Georgie and Robert Schmid
David Nelson
June 27, 2016
The irony of losing my brother, my friend, my mentor on Fathers Day is devastating. I never knew a better example of a father.
Donny was also the big brother who brought so much great music into my life. Beginning in the late sixties he would return home from UMass with an arm load of albums (I was just a kid starting to put drum sticks in my hands). That music blew my mind and is the reason I play. Though Don never played professionally, he is the one of the best musicians I ever knew.
I love you Bro and will miss you.
Kate and John Moruzzi
June 27, 2016
Don and Suzanne were such good neighbors here in East Leverett. We have missed seeing you walking by, your warm smiles, quick humor and just plain neighbor-talk. We are very saddened to hear of Don's passing. Our thoughts are with you, Suzanne, and your wonderful family.
Liz
June 27, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. Much love to everyone.
June 26, 2016
Praying for peace and comfort during this time dear Nelson Family--so sorry for your loss of Donnie...
Andrea Bell
June 25, 2016
Love to Aunt Suzanne and to Paul Curtis, Alanna, and TJ. I love you all and our thoughts are with you. I will miss Uncle Donnie so much.
gabrielle stapleton roach
June 25, 2016
Suzanne,Paul, Alana, and TJ
Our family adored Donnie, he always had a kind word and a fun story, he truly was the salt of the earth.
Please take comfort in knowing you all were the joy of his life and was so proud of each one of you. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you now,
Gabe, Dave, Liz, Adam, and Sam
Alan jacque
June 25, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Nelson Family.
June 25, 2016
He will be missed by all. Our families had many great times together. Condolences to all the Nelson's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Randy & Terri Roberts
Bill Nelson
June 25, 2016
My big brother was larger than life to me and I can't believe he's gone. Rest in peace, you were a bigger influence on me than you ever knew.
Jenny Jones
June 25, 2016
So sorry for the passing of your loved one.
Bob Lamir
June 25, 2016
Remembering the good times we had as kids, miss you cousin!
Suzanne Bell
June 25, 2016
I will miss him.
Rozy Nelson
June 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers for Suzanne, Paul Curtis, Alanna, TJ, Nyah, and Shay, and all who loved Donny. I love you all! Love you, Donny! Heaven got a lot more fun, and Earth became a bit more dull. Until we meet again...
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