Roger Stephen Nelson

7/12/1939 - 7/31/2025

Brooklyn - Roger Stephen Nelson, of Brooklyn, chose to live out his remaining days as he had his previous 86. He opted for the path of nature and contemplation. Diagnosed in May with cancer, he decided to allow his body to sustain itself without invasive treatment and release his spirit into the universe in its time. He was frail but hopeful. His nephew visited morning and evening; July 31, 2025 when he entered, Roger didn't return his greeting.

Roger, never married, is survived by four of his five siblings: Charles Nelson of Sandy, Utah, Janet Nelson Geoghegan of Ellington, Karen Nelson Sutera of Quaker Hill, and Thomas Nelson of Cape Charles, Va. He had ten nieces and nephews; he was a great and great-great-uncle as well. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Ethel Beard Nelson of Hamden; his oldest brother Curtis Nelson; and a niece, Paige Nelson, of Gales Ferry.

Roger was a U.S. Army veteran. He loved the outdoors, and worked at the Quinnebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery. He enjoyed ice hockey, golf and cycling. He collected sap and made maple syrup, handcrafted custom knives and composed poetry.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, rain or shine at Westbrook Fishing Club, 272 North West Corner Road in North Stonington. For a more detailed accounting of Roger's life, please visit adamscremationct.com.

The family thanks funeral director, John Adamcewicz, at this critical time.