Roy A. Nelson
November 6, 1928 – November 23, 2023
Roy A. Nelson, 95, of Topsfield, loving husband of the late Alta F. (Saunders) Nelson passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 23 with family by his side.
Born in Chelsea, Roy was the son of the late Edward and Theresa (Healey) Nelson. He was raised and educated in Chelsea and was a graduate of Chelsea High School, Class of 1946. Even after moving from Chelsea, he stayed true to his Chelsea roots as a long-time member and past president of the Merrit Social Club.
Following his high school graduation, Roy enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country overseas in Japan.
Upon his honorable discharge from the military, Roy continued his education and embarked on a lengthy career as a chemist and eventually became a business owner, in the industrial coating industry. Roy was a past president of the New England Society for Coating Technology.Until the time of his retirement, Roy worked alongside his son, John managing their manufacturing business in Danvers.
Roy was happiest when with his family, especially on the family property in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. A generational home that brought him great peace, he enjoyed the memories shared with his close and extended family. He will long be remembered by family sitting on the picnic table with his brother, drinking a “Bud” and taking “dips” in the lake as they waited for their shifts on the lawn mower. He lived life on his own terms up until his final day and will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving Roy is his son, John R. Nelson and his wife, Emily of Ipswich andthree generations of nieces and nephews. Roy was the brother of the late Mary (Nelson) McFayden and Edward C. Nelson Jr. and brother-in-law to the late Edward McFayden and Kay Nelson.
Relatives and friends are invited to Roy’s funeral service which will be held at O’Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St., (Rte. 62) Danvers today, Thursday, November 30 at 10 a.m. Burial in Wenham Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.
Jose Alexander Sandoval
November 2, 1989 – November 24, 2023
Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours for Jose Alexander Sandoval today, Thursday, November 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea. His funeral will begin at the funeral home on Friday ,Dec. 1st at 9 a.m. immediately followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea, at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Alexander passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 24th. He was 34 years of age. Born and raised in Lolotique, San Miguel El Salvador, he was the beloved son and stepson of Corina del Carmen Martinez Sandoval and Nelson Majano of Chelsea.
A resident of Chelsea for the past 17 years, Alexander worked as a line cook for several restaurants in the Boston area. He enjoyed soccer and video games.
He is lovingly survived by his mother Corina Martinez Sandoval and stepfather Nelson Majano of Chelsea. He was the dear brother of Edwin Eduardo Sandoval, Rosa Amelia Sandoval, Miguel Angel Sandoval and Javier Majano. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles cousins and extended family members.
For online guest book or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit: www.WelshFH.com