Richard A. Nelson passed away at home on May 19, 2023. He was born in Cambridge, MA; the son of Jessie (Ramberg) and Albert W. Nelson II. A longtime resident of Brewster, MA. He leaves his wife of 29 years, Rita; his children, Kristin Wedge of San Diego, CA, Karin Nolan of Cranston, RI, Eric Nelson of San Diego, CA, stepdaughter, Dawn Lenz of Moreno Valley, CA, and brother Ronn Nelson of Simi Valley, CA. He boasted and adored his fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He attended Alston and Brighton High Schools and worked for the Woolworth Company for 27 years; retiring from their Woolco Division as a District Manager. He then went to work for Ann & Hope in Cumberland, RI as general manager for 10 years.
Richard was most proud of his service in the US Navy on the USS Midway from 1962 until 1964.
He was an avid reader and golfer at Captains Golf Course. He loved babies and loved to laugh and joke.
In lieu of flowers, any donations should be made to Broadreach Hospice, 390 Orleans Road, North Chatham, MA 02650
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
For online condolences please visit: www.nickersonfhorleans.com
