Hartley S. Nelson

Hartley S. Nelson, 85, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Apple Rehab Clipper in Westerly. He was the husband of Lillian I. (Whittle) Nelson. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Stephen and Grace (Peterson) Nelson. Hartley enjoyed wood working, trains and rebuilding vintage antique cars. He is survived by two daughters, Claire I. Emery and her husband Billy of Wakefield, and Nancy P. Brown and her husband Donald of Charlestown. He was the cousin of the late Carl Jackson. Visiting hours for Hartley will be held Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 11 AM to 1 PM, followed by a service at 1 PM in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Peace Dale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Boulevard, East Providence, RI 02914.