Barbara Ann Nelson

February 4, 1951 - May 15, 2021

Barbara Ann Nelson, of East Hartford, CT, passed away while surrounded by her family on May 15, 2021. She was born February 4, 1951, in Hartford, CT to the late James and Rita (Gantnier) Nelson, and was a graduate of Bulkeley High School in Hartford. Barbara spent many years working as a customer service representative and human resources administrator; she retired from Permatex, Inc in 2014. In her retirement, Barbara enjoyed listening to her beloved Boston Red Sox, solving word puzzles, planning her garden, and watching ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’. She is survived by her two sons, Isaac Nelson, of East Hartford, CT, and Joshua Nelson-Canales and his fiancé, Chelsea Linehan, of South Weymouth, MA; her siblings Gary Nelson, of Sierra Vista, AZ, Howard Nelson and his wife, Julie, of New Britain, CT, Christine, Paul Nelson and his wife, Joan, of Bristol, CT, David Nelson, of Glastonbury, CT, Rick Nelson and his wife, Angela, of Enfield, CT; a host of nieces and nephews, including Tamara, Lucas, Erik, and Veronika, her goddaughter. Barbara was predeceased by her older brothers, Charles Nelson and John “Jack” Nelson. A private celebration of Barbara’s life will be held by her family at her home in East Hartford, CT, per her final wishes. Memorial donations may be made in Barbara’s name to The Wounded Warrior Project.