Nelson, Douglas

Douglas C. Nelson, 90, of Southington, husband of his sweetheart, the late Jean (Anderson) Nelson, for over 65 years, passed away Sunday (February 5, 2023) at Mulberry Gardens in Southington. Born in New Britain, to Robert and Ruth Nelson, Douglas was a graduate of Berlin High School, Class of 1949, received a degree from the University of Hartford and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A longtime Kensington and Southington resident, Douglas was employed in Engineering Management at Raymond Engineering (now Kaman) in Middletown for 35 years, retiring in 1987. He enjoyed working on home projects and repairs, loved to be outdoors, hiking or in his later years walking around the neighborhood.

Surviving are two sons, Richard Nelson and his wife Cynthia of Westfield, PA; and Jeffrey Nelson and his wife Patricia of Southington; a daughter, Karen (KC) Nelson-oliveria and husband David Oliveria of Prescott, AZ; a brother, David Nelson and his wife Eleanor of Southington; two sisters, Lita Nyren of Southington; and Mary Aduskovich and her husband Peter of Haddam; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial service will be held at a later date at First Congregational Church of Southington. Burial with military honors will be private in West Lane Cemetery, Kensington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The New Britain Salvation Army, 78 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com