ATHOL- Angelina L. Nelson, 89, 0f 2036 Pleasant Street, Athol, died Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Health Alliance of Baldwinville after an illness.
She was born in Athol on March 23, 1933 to the late Lauretta (Messanelli) and John Loverro. She was a life-long resident of Athol, graduating from Athol High School in 1951 and Fitchburg State Teachers College in 1955. She taught third grade in the Sanders Street School as well as Ellen Bigelow from 1955-1963. Later she became a special education teacher when the program began several years later. In 1977, she took a position in the office of the L. S. Starrett Co. where she remained for 18 years until retirement.
Angie had many hobbies in her lifetime that she enjoyed including gardening, painting, antiques and cooking. She also enjoyed entertaining in her home.
She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Frank H. Nelson Jr.
Angie leaves a son, Timothy J. Nelson of Athol; two great granddaughters, Kaylee and Isabella Casson; four nephews, Richard Lyman and his wife, Gale, of Erving, Bruce Lyman and his wife, Debra, of Athol, Frank Loverro of Orange and Michael Smith and his wife, Mary, of Athol; three nieces, Lauretta Johnson and her husband, George, of Old Lyme, Connecticut, Lucille Decatur of Keene, New Hampshire, and Margaret Shepardson of Athol. She also leaves many great nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Lucy Shevenell and Antoinette Lyman, as well as her brothers, Dominic, Frank and Phillip Loverro, and her two grandchildren, Kevin and Cassundra Nelson.
A calling hour will be held on September 16, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. at Witty’s Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange.
A funeral service will be held September 16th at 11 a.m. in Witty’s Funeral Home, Orange.
Interment will follow in the Ellinwood-Doe Valley Cemetery, Athol.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.
Witty’s Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is assisting the family.
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