John F. Nelson's obituary , Passed away on February 22, 2025 in Petersham, Massachusetts

John F. Nelson

August 28, 1946 - February 22, 2025 (78 years old)

Petersham, Massachusetts

John F. Nelson's obituary , Passed away on February 22, 2025 in Petersham, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Witty's Funeral Home

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John F. Nelson

August 28, 1946 - February 22, 2025 (78 years old)

Petersham, Massachusetts

John F. Nelson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John F. Nelson (Petersham, Massachusetts), who passed away on February 22, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Nelson and Edna May Nelson (Granger); his son Justin; his former wife Susan; his stepdaughter Michelle Figueroa; his wife Marie (McKenney); his children, Juliana and James; his stepson Peter Tavernini; his grandchildren, Briana Aguilar, Isabelle, James and Aiden Newcombe; his stepgrandchildren, Charles Lilless and Ruby Lilless; his siblings, Larry, Paul, Rick, Nancy Kilcullen, Kathleen McHugh and Jean Peterson; his aunt Dorie Granger; and his friends, Tom Duane, Drake and Lori Archer.

He is survived by: his daughters, Barbara Jo Angelo and Anita Smile; and his grandchildren, Casandra Antonio, Jessica Figueroa, Jake Figueroa, Anais Lieu, Janine LaVoie and Camille LaVoie.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests donations to the San Gorgonio Search and Rescue.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Witty's Funeral Home



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St. Peter's Church
18 N Main St, Petersham, MA 01366

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East Street Cemetery East Street

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