Obituary for Nelson D. MacDonald Sr.
Nelson Dean MacDonald, Sr.
Loving Husband and Father
NAUGATUCK: Nelson Dean MacDonald, Sr., age 58 of Naugatuck, beloved husband of JulieAnn (Scatena) MacDonald, entered peaceful rest on Monday, December 26, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous fight with cancer. Born in Derby on June 7, 1964, he was a son of the late Franklin MacDonald and Beverly (Sandone) Hurlburt of Seymour.
Nelson was a loving husband and father who always put family first. He and JulieAnn loved antiquing, going to flea markets and vacationing at Virginia Beach. They also enjoyed spending time in Florida, where they planned on fulfilling their dream of building a home together. He will be remembered for his love of watching NASCAR as well as bird watching.
Nelson worked as a Fiberglass technician for over 34 years at H&L Plastics, Conarc and at Boat Works of South Windsor.
In addition to his loving wife of 22 years, JulieAnn, and mother, Beverly, survivors include his sons, Nelson D. MacDonald, Jr., and Daniel R. MacDonald; siblings, Richard MacDonald, William Christensen, Robin Piekarski and Ellen Oczkowski; mother-in-law, Selma Scatena; brother-in-law, Timothy Scatena and his wife Linda, as well as several nephews and a niece. In addition to his father, Nelson was predeceased by his brother, Stian Christensen, his grandson Nelson, III, and his father-in-law Rocco Scatena.
Nelson’s family would like to thank Dr. Jason Chang and staff at Hartford HealthCare as well as home nurses, Christina, Jennifer, Larissa and Kasia for their compassion and support.
Services honoring Nelson’s life will be held on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 161 W. Church St., Seymour, CT 06483. Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 10am until 1pm; a service will immediately follow. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Loving Husband and Father
NAUGATUCK: Nelson Dean MacDonald, Sr., age 58 of Naugatuck, beloved husband of JulieAnn (Scatena) MacDonald, entered peaceful rest on Monday, December 26, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous fight with cancer. Born in Derby on June 7, 1964, he was a son of the late Franklin MacDonald and Beverly (Sandone) Hurlburt of Seymour.
Nelson was a loving husband and father who always put family first. He and JulieAnn loved antiquing, going to flea markets and vacationing at Virginia Beach. They also enjoyed spending time in Florida, where they planned on fulfilling their dream of building a home together. He will be remembered for his love of watching NASCAR as well as bird watching.
Nelson worked as a Fiberglass technician for over 34 years at H&L Plastics, Conarc and at Boat Works of South Windsor.
In addition to his loving wife of 22 years, JulieAnn, and mother, Beverly, survivors include his sons, Nelson D. MacDonald, Jr., and Daniel R. MacDonald; siblings, Richard MacDonald, William Christensen, Robin Piekarski and Ellen Oczkowski; mother-in-law, Selma Scatena; brother-in-law, Timothy Scatena and his wife Linda, as well as several nephews and a niece. In addition to his father, Nelson was predeceased by his brother, Stian Christensen, his grandson Nelson, III, and his father-in-law Rocco Scatena.
Nelson’s family would like to thank Dr. Jason Chang and staff at Hartford HealthCare as well as home nurses, Christina, Jennifer, Larissa and Kasia for their compassion and support.
Services honoring Nelson’s life will be held on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 161 W. Church St., Seymour, CT 06483. Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 10am until 1pm; a service will immediately follow. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.