John Arlo Nelson
CLINTON – John Arlo Nelson, 71, died peacefully at Maine General Thayer in Waterville on April 4, 2024.
He was born April 19, 1952, the first child of Fred and Carleen Nelson in Hartford, Conn.
John was a 1970 graduate of Lawrence High School, in Fairfield. Arlo then served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Upon discharge, worked at Scott Paper Company in Winslow. After closure of the mill, he became a merchant marine delivering goods all over the world.
John is survived by his wife, Ma. Diana; mother, S. Carleen Nelson of Winslow; sister, Carolyn Nelson Corey and husband Tim of Albion, brother, Chappell Nelson of Clinton; also, nephew, Gabe Corey, and nieces Cheryl Smith and Beth Leary.
John Arlo was predeceased by his father, Fred Nelson of Clinton.
There will be a reception of remembrance May 4, at 11:30 a.m., located at the Brown Memorial Church Fellowship Hall, 36 Church St., in Clinton.
There will be a graveside service at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Augusta in the spring.
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