Hi Gloria....I miss walking with Chet down on the canal.  But his image is there....he walks on and is enjoying every step.  Hope you are doing well after your huge loss.  Thinking of you.  Liz

We wish we could have spent more time with such a wonderful man, but the few times that we did spend visiting were priceless. Chet will always be in our thoughts and will be missed dearly. With our Deepest Sympathy, Michael, Lisa, Colleen and Eric Doody

Loved Mr. Chet.  He was an inspiration. I will miss him.

Gloria my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I miss seeing Chet's smiling face!!! He alway was a pleasure to be around  when I worked with him at MWR many years ago on Otis.  We still have one of his birdhouses he crafted for us years ago and treasure it!  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time.

Mr. Chet was a dear friend, who my girls looked up to as a grandpa. At church they would want to sit with him. Even though we left the Cape 15 years ago, they still remember him and think of him fondly. We still have bird houses the girls painted with him and two that I bought for my parents.
I sang with he and Glo in the Otis Chapel Choir. Such fun times!!! Christmas won't be the same without my package from Mr. Chet with the yearly ornament.  
He was such a special guy and will be truly missed.  We love you, Glo!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  Much Love, Coleen, David, Meghan & Morgan

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.  I will miss seeing Chet's smiling face at the craft shows selling his birdhouses. Michaela always called him the "birdhouse man" and loved building the birdhouse kits we would buy.  Loved it when he would stop in my office on base to get his vehicle decal and we would just talk ragtime.  He was a wonderful man. Much love to you.

Sharing in Your Sorrow & Rejoicing With the Angels...Chet was the Best neighbor anyone could ever hope for...I have a Birdhouse he made to always remind me of all he did for me when I moved in next door...He took the old shingles & scraps of wood when I put my new addition on & he made a Birdhouse to resemble the Old house...He shared with us his talents & much Wisdom. Forever in our Hearts, Chet, You will be missed...Cindy Paquette & Dave Dyke

So glad we were able to visit Chet in May, We enjoyed his company so much in Florida.  He will be missed.
Peter & Flo Capua, Winchester, MA

I just want to express my sympathy to the Nelson Family. I met Chet at the Falmouth Hosp. rehab program. He was so kind to me and shared his experiences  with treatment I was still facing. I want to let his grandchildren know that he spoke of them often, especially wanting to be able to eat pizza and pickles with them while they talked about everything. I have one of his birdhouses in my yard and will think of him often.
                                                                          Susan N. Nee ,East Sandwich

Our love and sympathy are with you, Gloria, and your family during this time. Chet was an amazing man, a true treasure. Love, Joe, Michele, Jay, and Rebekah Gary

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Nelson family.

We want to tell you all how sorry we are. Chet was such a wonderful man and we feel blessed and lucky to have been able to share time with him on his many visits to Kentucky.  He will always be up there looking over you all and may your pain at this time eventually turn to the most fondest of memories. Love to you all. 
Jeff and Karen Zega

To the Nelson Family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. "Gramps" as I knew him, was one of the most genuine people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He was kind, loving, and always wanted to know more about what was going with YOU. Growing up with Casey and Brady, my family always looked forward to visits from their grandparents. We have wonderful memories.

To our dear friends,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you through this difficult time. Chet was such a kind and gentle person. He never met a stranger and all those who knew him loved him.We loved looking at the photos; such a handsome couple you made. Chet was such a patriot, how fitting we celebrate his life on the 4th of July. 
With all our love,
Nancy and Skip

Wanna bet the angels are lining up to dance with him?! 
A wonderful man...a beautiful couple. 
Love you, Wendee (and Les) xxoo

Gloria...I just looked at all the photos and enjoyed so much looking back on Chet's life.  Such beautiful photos of him, you and your wonderful children and grandchildren..of which he bragged about all the time!  Don't forget Vanna....I think she gave him some fun for the past couple of years too!  I will always think of Chet while I walk on canal...not quite the same without his daily words of wisdom.  The "Birdhouse Man" lives on in spirit through his craft and kindness to others.  May Peace and love carry on for you and your family.
Liz Goulart ...Sagamore

Gloria, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.  It was a pleasure to be in the presence of Chet, such a gentle man.  I have often admired the love and devotion between the two of you in church. May the treasure of your memories help you through this difficult time.
Ruth Meucci

Gloria! Our deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Chet will be missed by everyone who ever met him. He was a true gentleman
Joe & Carol Winnipeg Canada

Dear Rocky, Nancy and Kevin
I am so grateful to have had your Dad " Chet" as a mentor and friend for these many years. Special memories with Mr Nelson, Gloria.and family.

Thank you Glo
love to all, John Ryan

Gloria you are in our thoughts and prayers. Chet was the perfect gentleman and we will treasure his lighthouse bird house he gave us.

Our Condolences to Gloria and Family,

Chet  was a  " True Gentleman " ,

Ange & Ann Moccia    (Niagara Falls,Canada)

I thoughts and prayers are with you. Chet was an amazing man a will be missed! Love lance, Julie and Seth

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Chester Dane Nelson

8 January, 1930 – 30 June, 2015

Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home

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