Obituary of Fred A. Nelson

Fred A. Nelson April 09, 1923 - July 04, 2007 Fred A. "Bud" Nelson, 84, of Stony Farm Lane, Brookfield, beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (Matthews) Nelson, died peacefully in the presence of his family, at his home on Wednesday, July 4th. He was born in Darien on April 9, 1923, son of the late Fred and Francis (Edwards) Nelson. Bud was a Veteran of World War II and the Korean War, serving with the United States Marine Corps. He was involved in the battles of Bouganville, Guam, Iwo Jima, and Guadalcanal. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor and the Purple Heart. Prior to moving to Brookfield five years ago, Bud made his home in Darien. He was parishioner of St. Thomas Moore Church in Darien for more than fifty years. Bud worked as garage supervisor for Connecticut Light and Power in Norwalk, retiring in 1985. During his retirement he remained active, owning and operating his own screen repair until 2004. He also volunteered as a driver for the Gallivant Senior Van in Darien for 17 years. He was also a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 58 in Darien for eight years. In addition to his cherished wife of 62 years, Betty, he is survived by his son, Gary R. Nelson and his wife, Dr. Beverly Presley-Nelson, of San Francisco, CA; his four daughters, Mary Nelson of Williamsburg, Va., Nancy Nelson Peloquin of Brookfield and her husband, Paul, of Brookfield, Kathie Delinski of Brookfield and Anne Louise Nelson of Bridgeport; his twelve grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Clara Billingham of Stamford and Evelyn Liechty of Pitsville, MD. Funeral Information A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 12th 11:00am at St. Joseph Church, Brookfield. Cremation will follow at the direction of the family. The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Wednesday, July 11th between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00pm. Donations Information Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made to the CT VNA Hospice, 680 Main Street, Watertown, CT. 06795.