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Brenda E. Nelson

March 31, 1956 — September 7, 2024

Concord, NH

Brenda Eve (Hemingway) Nelson, 68, died September 7, 2024, at her home in Concord, NH. She was born on March 31, 1956, in Newburyport, MA, the daughter of Richard Hemingway and Alice Hemingway.

She was the wife of Steven Nelson. They were married on Jan 1, 1977, in West Newbury, MA.

She graduated from Pawtucket Regional High School and worked at several jobs and finally as a Nanny for a few different families. She spent much of her life as a full-time mother to her three kids and she was a guiding light in each of their lives.

She enjoyed gardening, her grandchildren, a good book and playing games with her family. She loved helping others and sponsored several children in South America so they could go to school.

Survived by her husband Steve Nelson, their three children: Matthew Nelson, Nichole Ficken, and Adam Nelson, and her grandchildren Zachary Nelson and Madeline Ficken.

SERVICES: Visitation will be 3-4pm September 13, 2024, at Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 172 King St, Boscawen, NH. A memorial service will follow at 4pm September 13, 2024, at the same location. Family and friends are invited to attend. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please visit www.csnh.com.

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Service Schedule

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Memorial Gathering

Friday, September 13, 2024

3:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Cremation Society of New Hampshire - Boscawen

172 King Street, Boscawen, NH 03303

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Memorial Service

Friday, September 13, 2024

4:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)

Cremation Society of New Hampshire - Boscawen

172 King Street, Boscawen, NH 03303

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