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Gail Nelson, 72

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Gail M. Nelson, 72,  of North Adams, a longtime licensed practical nurse, died on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield after a short illness.

She was born in North Adams, on Oct. 5, 1947, a daughter of Arthur Francis and Margaret Macksey Nelson. Gail graduated from the former St. Joseph's High School in North Adams in 1966. She then graduated from the LPN program at McCann Technical School. She was employed at the former North Adams Regional Hospital for 35 years, retiring in 2004. She was then employed at North Adams Commons for 2 1/2 years.

Gail was very proud of her home town of North Adams. She was actively involved at the Mary Spitzer Center, the UNO Community Center, as well as holding offices with the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth's Church. She was an avid Red Sox and Steeplecats fan and enjoyed trips to the casino.

Survivors include her brother, Arthur Francis Nelson Jr., as well as cousins and many friends. She was predeceased by her fiancé, Wayne D. Bennett, who died April 2, 2015.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Gail Nelson will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at St. Elizabeth's Church in North Adams. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral at Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral  Home, Central Chapels, 74 Marshall St. Donations may be made to either the VFW or American Legion Auxiliary through the funeral home, 74 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247.


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Gail was a great person and I never saw her without a smile. My prayers are with her and her family.
from: Bill Simonon: 04-28-2020
Gail was a very special person, always there to help someone anyone who needed her. She will be missed by many.
from: Kate Lynnon: 03-19-2020
Our 53 year friendship was surely made in Heaven
Gail was a special nurse in a group of very special empathetic nurses. I didn't lose a dear cherished friend, because I know exactly where she is. Save a place for me. Gail and we will meet again one day. Enjoy perfect eternal happiness and peace with God. 💕💜🙏
from: Sandra Dudaon: 03-14-2020
To Gail's family, so sorry for her loss to you and the community. New her well from NARH Always a smile on her face and very personable. May she rest in peace with all the other angels above.
Barbara O'Neil
from: Barbara A Oon: 03-11-2020
Was saddened to hear of the passing of my cousin. Gail always had a smile and a hug whenever I ran into her. We spent a great deal of time together growing up. She will be missed by many,I’m sure.. RIP sweet cousin.
from: Dot Wandreion: 03-10-2020
Losing my cousin Gail is such a shock. Her mom and mine were sisters and we spent a lot of time together as children. I have wonderful memories of her and Artie and their West Main Street home. Rest in Peace, Cuz.
from: Jan Roggeon: 03-10-2020
To Gail's family and friends ,she was a great lady she will be missed, she was dedicated too north Adams, she was loved by many, rest in peace Gail
from: Penny Kingon: 03-10-2020
One of my favorite memories of Gail is being in Girl Scouts together. She was a receipent of the Marian Award and worked hard to achieve ironically she will be laid to rest on March 12,the day Girl Scouts was founded. Wish I could quickly find the picture. She called me about 10 pm a few weeks ago to tell me she received the book I had left for her at the Nursing Home. She was chatty and bouyant as always. Such a great lady and sister to Art. She leaves a huge hole in our world.
from: Sandy Sorelon: 03-10-2020
To Gail family she really was a wonderful person always willing to help someone. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
from: Mathew Cantonion: 03-10-2020
Gail was a wonderful woman. A gentle soul. She was a devoted nurse. Rest in peace Gail. You will be missed.
from: Albert Gardneron: 03-10-2020
Gail was a wonderful woman. A gentle soul. She was a devoted nurse. Rest in peace Gail. You will be missed.
from: Albert Gardneron: 03-10-2020
So sad to hear of Gails death. She was a nice person and one of the first community members I met when I came to the Berkshires over 20 years ago. She was caring and kind.
from: Kathy Keeseron: 03-09-2020
I will miss Gail’s smiling face on the B-Bus! Rest In Peace, you will be missed!!
from: Donnaon: 03-09-2020
One of my favorite memories of North Adams involves Gail. February of last year, I interviewed her at Empire Cafe to prepare for a poem we were doing together for WordxWord. She told me about growing up in the city, her childhood, starting out as a nurse - she gave me a tour of life in North Adams in decades past, and it will remain as one of my favorite conversations. Rest well, Gail!
from: Chris Carron: 03-09-2020
To Gail’s family,
My most sincere condolences at your loss of
Gail.
I was surprised & saddened to read that Gail
had passed away. I chatted with her most every
week at the Spitzer Center &
occasionally at Empire Cafe. She will be missed.
from: Diane Parsonson: 03-09-2020
There wasn’t a more caring person. Loved our chats over coffee at the Empire Cafe. Will miss our laughs.
from: Bruce Shepley RNon: 03-09-2020
We have all lost a very beautiful friend. I will miss your laugh, and writing with you! But, you are now no longer a mere traveler of the world... but of the universe. Much love Gail... thank you for giving so much joy!!
from: Donna and Dave Mottaon: 03-09-2020
I’m so saddened that learn of Gail’s death. She was a great person and a kind, caring nurse. Rest well.
from: Carol Marchegiani on: 03-09-2020
I shared poetry readings and story slams with Gail. She shared many great stories, wrote beautiful poem stories and was very well regarded by the other poets. We were always impressed by her dedication to her craft. I’m so sorry to hear about her death.
from: Dianne Olsenon: 03-09-2020
I lived next to Gail for over 10 years and she was fantastic to my grandmother wheN she was ill. Great person and a fantastic nurse. She will be missed by many especially Art. Rest In Peace, you deserve it
from: Claire V Senecalon: 03-09-2020
So sorry to here of Gail passing . I enjoyed talking with at the games at the Joe
from: Nanetteon: 03-09-2020
Kay is waiting for you Gail. Thank you for being the wonderful friend you always were to my mother. Heaven has been Blessed with another angel! Soar high, no more suffering! Say hi to my Mom! 🌈
from: Heatheron: 03-09-2020
We are all in Florida and have just heard about Gail. We are very sad to hear of her passing. She was a great friend to our mom, was involved in the Legion with her and travelled a lot with her.
We have told mom "KAY" that you are coming and she will watch out for you. Rest in Peace, Gail
from: Bonnie Lipa, Kathy Denault and Heather Lemoineon: 03-09-2020
I am so sorry to hear of Gail's passing. She was a good friend to my aunt and was a regular at so many community events.
from: Tammy Danielson: 03-09-2020
Condolences to Gails family, I was fortunate enough to have met her and have many mornings chatting over coffee.
from: Pete Oleskiewiczon: 03-09-2020
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