BERYL M. (HODGES) NELSON

BERYL M. (HODGES) NELSON – of Woburn, formerly of Erie, PA, died peacefully, October 31^st, after a brief illness, with her family by her side, at the age of eighty-five.  Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Robert B. Nelson. Devoted mother of Christine Bockoven, her husband Peter of AZ, Jean Mac Leod, her husband Scott of Woburn, Cynthia and her late husband, Edrick Smith, of Woburn, Cheryl and her late husband, David Christiansen of Pepperell, Melissa Bourassa, her husband Timothy of Windham, NH, Robert Nelson, Jr. of Erie, PA and Scott Nelson, of Windham, NH. Treasured grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 29. Beryl was pre-deceased by her grandsons, David Christiansen and Corey Nelson, and great-grandson, Noah Larson. Dear sister of Beverly Beckage of NM and Charlene De Dionisio of Erie, PA, and the late Charles, William, Clayton, Randall, Donald, Ronald, and Dennis Hodges, and the late Ava Yankowsky and Mary Phalon. Also survived by her dear friends, Kay Zastawa of Erie, PA and Ann James of Billerica, as well as many, many loving nieces and nephews. At the family’s request all arrangements are private and under the direction of the Lynch Cantillon Funeral Home 263 Main St., Woburn, MA. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Remembrances may be made in Beryl’s memory to Best Buddies, 8 Consodine Rd., Brewster, MA 02631

BERYL M. (HODGES) NELSON – of Woburn, formerly of Erie, PA, died peacefully, October 31^st, after a brief illness, with her family by her side, at the age of eighty-five.  She was the beloved wife of 53 years to the late Robert B. Nelson.

Born and raised in Erie, PA, Beryl was a daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Pogue) Hodges. She was a graduate of East High School.

Beryl and Bob got married on April 12, 1958 and raised their seven children in Woburn, to whom they were devoted. Beryl was the most kind, generous and supportive wife, mother, and grandmother who gave herself to others.

After her children were grown, Beryl went back to work, as a bookkeeper for many years at Jordan Marsh.

Beryl was a professional bargain shopper, a lover of flowers, an avid reader and expert solver of crossword puzzles. Her laughter was contagious, and her sense of humor brought joy to all who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Devoted mother of Christine Bockoven, her husband Peter of AZ, Jean Mac Leod, her husband Scott of Woburn, Cynthia and her late husband, Edrick Smith, of Woburn, Cheryl and her late husband, David Christiansen of Pepperell, Melissa Bourassa, her husband Timothy of Windham, NH, Robert Nelson, Jr. of Erie, PA and Scott Nelson, of Windham, NH. Treasured grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 29. Beryl was pre-deceased by her grandsons, David Christiansen and Corey Nelson, and great-grandson, Noah Larson. Dear sister of Beverly Beckage of NM and Charlene De Dionisio of Erie, PA, and the late Charles, William, Clayton, Randall, Donald, Ronald, and Dennis Hodges, and the late Ava Yankowsky and Mary Phalon. Also survived by her dear friends, Kay Zastawa of Erie, PA and Ann James of Billerica, as well as many, many loving nieces and nephews.

At the family’s request all arrangements are private and under the direction of the Lynch Cantillon Funeral Home 263 Main St., Woburn, MA. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Remembrances may be made in Beryl’s memory to Best Buddies, 8 Consodine Rd., Brewster, MA 02631

At the family’s request all arrangements are private and under the direction of the Lynch Cantillon Funeral Home 263 Main St., Woburn, MA. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Remembrances may be made in Beryl’s memory to Best Buddies, 8 Consodine Rd., Brewster, MA 02631