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NH House of Representatives, Dear Classmates,
then research analyst for Both Clara and Marilyn
federal government relations/ have sent me the news of
lobbying organizations in Martha’s death on May 7 in
Washington, DC. O’Fallon, Missouri, where her
Nelson retired to Madison daughter lives. Quite the gal
County, FL in 2000 where he as we knew her! And quite
wrote articles with a distinctly the woman as the obit (see
conservative – bent for local below) attests. (BTW: isn’t that
newspapers.” “Nelson lived a pretty picture of one our
frugally, yet he generously age?!)
sponsored students to attend Sara Haskell Douglas visited Hope to see many of you this
Future Leader Conferences.” her great grandson, Jaxon, in summer in Houlton.
Illinois for his 2nd birthday
Terry St. Peter remembers with the grandfather, Steven Love, Barbara
On 1/1/25 Nelson A Pryor that Nelson was not only a Douglas ’82. Adorable!
died after a brief illness in long-distance runner, but he Editor’s Note: For the complete
Madison, FL. “He was born was the State of Maine Cross Now there are 52 deceased obituary use the link below
4/26/42 in Blaine, ME to Harry Country winner in 1959 or members of 101, 35 Obituary for Martha
E. and Verna (Estabrook) Pryor. 1960. And carried the team males and 17 females. The (Wilson) Pedersen |
He was an avid Boy Scout and to be the championship team good news is there are 49 Pitman Funeral Home
long-distance runner in Junior for the State. Consequently, remaining and now we have Martha Palmer Wilson
and Senior High Schools. his team earned a spot in the lived 5 years beyond our life Pedersen, Class of 1961
Nelson was especially New England Competition. expectancy!
enthusiastic about American
History and government. He
never married and had no
children but loved his family
and friends.
Nelson attended Bridgewater
schools and graduated from
Houlton High in the Class of
1960. During his senior year
he attended college level This year is the 65th year of
courses at nearby Ricker our graduation. Let’s plan to
College. He was the first of One of our favorite teachers gather for a potluck picnic
his family to receive a college and coaches, Jay Brewer, died at Gateway Bridge and Park
degree. He attended San 1/26/25 at Madigan Estates Gazebo this summer. More
Diego State College and got Nursing Home at the age of information soon. Martha Palmer Wilson
his master’s from University 95. He began teaching Math Linda Leavitt St. Peter Pedersen passed away
of Maine in Education. Nelson at Houlton Junior High School Class of 1960 peacefully on May 7, 2025, in
was a High School teacher in in 1954 and coached sports. O’Fallon, Missouri at the age
Berlin, NH, and served in the Our class of 1960 was in the Class of 1961 of 81. A proud graduate of
US Army National Guard in 6th grade. I remember having Barbara McGillicuddy Bolton Houlton High School’s Class
Maine and Vermont. him for math in the 8th grade. 385A 5th St. of 1961, Martha went on to
I loved his class!
His career path became more Brooklyn, NY 11215 become a registered nurse
political, serving one term in (718) 788-2282 and a U.S. Army veteran. She
mcgillbolt@yahoo.com served as a 2nd lieutenant in

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