Nelson, John J., 78, of Fort Fairfield, at Bangor, on February 8, 2011. Spring interment will take place at the St. Denis Catholic Cemetery, Fort Fairfield. Arrangements are in the care of the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.
FORT FAIRFIELD – John J. Nelson, 78, husband of the late Robertine “Bobbie” (Cyr) Nelson, passed away Tuesday evening, February 8, 2011, at a Bangor healthcare facility, after a brief illness. He was born January 31, 1933, in Fort Fairfield, the son of Frank A. and Mary (Rochford) Nelson.
John was a graduate of the Fort Fairfield High School, Class of 1952, and went on to serve his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956, stationed in Germany and France. After his honorable discharge from the army, John became employed with the United States Civil Service at the Loring Air Force Base Heating Plant, Limestone, until his retirement in 1988, after over thirty years of service. He was married to Robertine “Bobbie” Cyr on October 31, 1970, and was a lifelong communicant of the St. Denis Catholic Church, Parish of the Precious Blood, Fort Fairfield. An avid outdoorsman, John enjoyed hunting, shooting and fishing. He will be fondly remembered by his family as loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother.
In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his wife, Bobbie on December 28, 1991; three brothers: Philip “Bud”, Lawrence and Ralph Nelson; one sister, Marion A. Reed.
He is survived by one son, John J. Nelson II and his wife, Tina of Hampden; two daughters: Patricia N. Plant and her husband, Chris of Hampden, and Amy S. Nelson of Portland; two brothers: Kenneth “Pat” Nelson of Fort Fairfield, and Peter Nelson of Colorado Springs, CO; one sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Gary Smith of Portland; six grandchildren: Taylor Slamons-Spencer, Declan and Casey Nelson, Ingrid, and Amelia and Gretchen Plant, all of Hampden; numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends called Friday, February 11, 2011, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield, where a vigil service was conducted at 7:30 p.m., by Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Sat., February 12, 2011, at 11 a.m., at the St. Denis Catholic Church, Parish of the Precious Blood, 147 Main Street, Fort Fairfield, with the Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie celebrant. Spring interment will take place at the St. Denis Catholic Cemetery, Fort Fairfield. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments was held at the St. Denis Church reception area, immediately after the funeral mass. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in memory of Mr. Nelson to the charity or organization of one’s choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
