John T. Nelson, 80, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at the St. Johnsbury
Health & Rehabilitation Center following a sudden illness.
John was born March 30, 1936, in Haverhill, NH, the son of the late Robert
and Lottie (Gochee) Nelson. He grew up in and around St. Johnsbury and
graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School. On September 21, 1956 he
married the former Patricia (Gilman) and shared nearly 60 years together.
He was a hunter and fisherman and was able to take fishing trips to
Alaska. He enjoyed cutting wood and taking trips to Maine to spend time
at the ocean. For over fifty years he worked at VT Tap & Die. John was
an avid worker, but a very devoted husband, father, grand and great-
grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Patricia; son, Michael (Julie) Nelson
of Orleans, VT; daughter, Terri Nelson of Sheffield; brothers, Donald
"Donnie" (Geraldine) Nelson of Sheffield, Ronald "Ronnie" Nelson of St.
Johnsbury, Phillip "Bingy" (Barb) Nelson of St. Johnsbury; sisters, Lillian
"Sis" (George) Treagus of St. Johnsbury, Florence "Tootie" Matthewson of
St. Johnsbury, Ruth "Ruthie"(Leonard) Woodward of Danville, Lottie
"Jayne" Nelson of Lyndonville, Francis "Frannie" Nelson of Wells River;
grandchildren, Elysha (Matt) Thurston, Christopher Eastman, David "Ben"
Nelson, Danielle (Tucker Dunlavey) Nelson and Tricia Eckhardt; 5 great
grandchildren, Lilah, Grady, Reed, Jamison and Elijah and several nieces
and nephews. John was predeceased by three brothers, Robert "Pat", Scott "Bill" and Paul
Nelson; a sister, Harriett Davis and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Nelson.
At the convenience of the family, a private graveside service will be at the
Lyndon Center Cemetery with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Santa Fund, 1187 Main Street, Suite 3, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
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