"Joann, Norman, Eric and the entire Nelson family, We are very sorry for your loss of your wonderful husband/Dad. Our family has wonderful memories of Norman and his kind and gentle nature. David will always remember the time that both Norman and Joann spent with him when he was younger. Our family will remember family holidays and celebrations that we spent at your home in Norwood. We know that your loss is deep because he was loved so much. All or our sympathies, David, Joyce, Jenna and Jared"
In loving memory of
Norman Nelson Sr.
May 20, 1933 - June 12, 2021
Norman Nelson Sr. passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Boston, MA to Edith (Petersen) and Arthur Nelson on May 20, 1933. He met his wife JoAnn at Polaroid Corp where they both worked in the research labs. They celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage in July 2020.
Norman attended Watertown, MA schools and upon graduation he joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. After serving his Country and with a great sense of adventure, took a freighter on a six-month trip, destination Europe - seeing many counties along the way and ending up in Sweden visiting relatives and researching his ancestry.
He loved dancing and an earlier career taught ballroom dancing. Norman and JoAnn moved to Arizona in 2002 to be near family, the focus of their lives.
He is survived by his beloved wife, JoAnn; two sons, Norman Jr and his wife Michelle and Eric, both of Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren, Wesley, Emily, Elizabeth, Dylan, Bella, and Lara; sister, Sylvia of Maynard, MA and many nieces and Nephews.
Those who knew him loved him and he will be greatly missed.
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"Dear Joann, Norman, Eric and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Norman as a warm, caring and truly special man. My sincere sympathy, love & prayers to all of you. RIP Norman Cousin Ann Marie"
"Lots of love and hugs to you all! May God be with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. "
"We are so sorry for the loss of dear Norman. Our love, prayers and caring thoughts go out to my dear sister Joann and to Norm jr.,Eric and their families. Norman was a good and kind man. We loved him dearly. We always called him our brother. He had a beautiful soul and the world was a brighter place with him in it. He shared a deep and great love with my sister Joann and his family meant the world to him. He loved you all so much. His family was his greatest joy. We will always treasure the wonderful times and memories we had with Norman, Joann and their family.The trips and get-togethers were happy, fun and memorable times that we will never forget. We had great times together. God has another beautiful angel at home with him in heaven. Rest in peace dear Norman. We will miss you ,your smile and your enthusiasm for life. You will live on in our hearts forever. We love you. Love to all of you, MaryJane and Manton"