1952
Leonard
2015
Leonard J. Nelson
March 20, 1952 — September 12, 2015
Leonard J. Nelson, 63 of Manchester, died Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Hartford Hospital after a two year long struggle with cancer.
Len was born on March 20, 1952, one of seven children of Dolores A. (Kudron) Nelson of Norwich and the late Robert L. Nelson. He was raised in Marlborough and graduated from RHAM High School. Len served in the Air Force during the mid 1970's and has lived in the Hartford area most of his life. Prior to his illness he had been employed by the General Cable Company in Willimantic, and had previously been employed for over twenty years at the Rockbestos Company in East Granby.
Len had many interests which included cars, motorcycles, Nascar racing, fishing, hunting, bows and arrows, rifles, hiking, and taking scenic trips.
Besides his mother, Len is survived by his son, Leonard Nelson Jr. and Tammy Lee of Colchester, and his son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Lorraine Nelson of Manchester; six grandchildren, David, Dalton, Deryk, Mariah, Krista, and Cole; his brother, Robert Nelson of Chaplin; four sisters, Yolanda Parmeter and Cheryl Kauffman, both of Manchester, Donna Mumm of Colchester, Lisa LeBlanc of Uncasville, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves behind his two best friends, Gordie and Mike, and his close friend, Debra Lewis. Besides his father, Len was predeceased by a brother, Marc Nelson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 18, at 10:00 AM at the Full Gospel Interdenominational Church, 745 Main Street, Manchester. Burial with military honors will follow at 12:00 Noon in the Marlboro Cemetery, 25 East Hampton Road, (Rte.66), Marlborough. Visiting hours for family and friends are Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Street, Manchester.
Memorial contributions may be made to the John A. DeQuattro Community Cancer Center, 71 Haynes Street, Manchester, CT 06040. To leave a message for his family please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com .
Visitation DetailsThursday, September 17th, 2015 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Holmes Funeral Home
Service DetailsFriday, September 18th, 2015 10:00am, Full Gospel Interdenominational Church
Interment DetailsMarlboro Cemetery
Len was born on March 20, 1952, one of seven children of Dolores A. (Kudron) Nelson of Norwich and the late Robert L. Nelson. He was raised in Marlborough and graduated from RHAM High School. Len served in the Air Force during the mid 1970's and has lived in the Hartford area most of his life. Prior to his illness he had been employed by the General Cable Company in Willimantic, and had previously been employed for over twenty years at the Rockbestos Company in East Granby.
Len had many interests which included cars, motorcycles, Nascar racing, fishing, hunting, bows and arrows, rifles, hiking, and taking scenic trips.
Besides his mother, Len is survived by his son, Leonard Nelson Jr. and Tammy Lee of Colchester, and his son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Lorraine Nelson of Manchester; six grandchildren, David, Dalton, Deryk, Mariah, Krista, and Cole; his brother, Robert Nelson of Chaplin; four sisters, Yolanda Parmeter and Cheryl Kauffman, both of Manchester, Donna Mumm of Colchester, Lisa LeBlanc of Uncasville, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves behind his two best friends, Gordie and Mike, and his close friend, Debra Lewis. Besides his father, Len was predeceased by a brother, Marc Nelson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 18, at 10:00 AM at the Full Gospel Interdenominational Church, 745 Main Street, Manchester. Burial with military honors will follow at 12:00 Noon in the Marlboro Cemetery, 25 East Hampton Road, (Rte.66), Marlborough. Visiting hours for family and friends are Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Street, Manchester.
Memorial contributions may be made to the John A. DeQuattro Community Cancer Center, 71 Haynes Street, Manchester, CT 06040. To leave a message for his family please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com .
Visitation DetailsThursday, September 17th, 2015 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Holmes Funeral Home
Service DetailsFriday, September 18th, 2015 10:00am, Full Gospel Interdenominational Church
Interment DetailsMarlboro Cemetery
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