CLARKSBURG, Mass. —  

Anne Claire (Miller) Nelson, 93, of Clarksburg, MA, died peacefully, Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at home. She was born in North Adams on May 8, 1932, daughter of Clara (LaBombard) and Joseph Miller. Anne graduated from Drury High School in 1950 and MCLA (North Adams State College) in 1954. 

Married to the love of her life, Arlon Edward “Al” Nelson at the Norwich, CT Baptist Church on May 14, 1966, the couple dedicated their lives to the church and community. Anne was a longtime educator in the public schools in the town of Florida and then in the North Adams Schools. 

An 80 year member of the First Baptist Church of North Adams, Anne was passionate about the children, Camp Ashmere, and the music ministry at the church. Over the years, Anne owned several dogs that brought her great pleasure. 

Anne was predeceased by her husband, Al. Several years after her husband passed, Anne adopted the Anderson Family; Dave, Jennifer and Abigail. They in turn adopted her and became her caregivers. Additional caregivers, Shirley Velotta, Lori Mills, Cindy Noel and Adam Quimby provided Anne with kindness and compassion. The community is grateful for their dedication. 

The funeral service for Anne Nelson will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church, 131 Main Street, North Adams. At her request, there will be no calling hours. Burial will take place in the springtime. Memorial donations may be made directly to the First Baptist Church or through Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Homes. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit FlynnDagnoliFuneralHomes.com.