Mr. George G. Nelson Obituary (1928

ATTLEBORO - George G. Nelson, 86, of Attleboro passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro. He was the husband of the late Georgette F. (Davignon) Nelson. Born November 3, 1928 in Attleboro, MA he was a son of the late George O. and Priscilla (Linkletter) Nelson. George was raised and educated in Attleboro and was a 1946 graduate of Attleboro High School. He then attended Wentworth Institute of Technology studying Aircraft Engine Maintenance and graduating in 1949. George was a very talented, lifelong toolmaker for various companies in the Attleboro area including Hilsinger Corporation in Plainville and Sinclair Mfg in Norton. He was also the owner of Olof Tool Company in North Attleboro for over 12 years. He enjoyed tending to his yearly vegetable garden, working on small engine repair projects, caring for his dogs and spending summer weekends in Wareham, MA. George treasured his time with his loving grandchildren and great grandchildren and always enjoyed helping them with his jack-of-all-trades knowledge. George is survived by 10 children, Karen Quimby of Fairfax, VA, Janet Nelson of Attleboro, Joan Barros of Norton, Judith Ela of Norton, Gordon Nelson of North Attleboro, Mark Nelson of Mansfield, Christyne Nelson, Robert Nelson, Laurie Nelson and Erik Nelson all of Attleboro; 27 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; a brother, J. Ronald Nelson of Norton and his three nephews. Private funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Friends of the Attleboro Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 592, Attleboro, MA 02703 or at http://faaspets.org/ways-to-help/donate