Dennis Nilson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dennis A. Nilson, 60, of RR2 Box 26B, Sugar Grove, died unexpectedly following a short illness at 3:20 A.M. Wednesday (April 5, 2006) in the home of his daughter in Panama, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born March 31, 1946 in Jamestown, a son of the late Nels O. and Hazel M. Green Nilson. A 1964 graduate of Jamestown High School, he had also attended Jamestown Community College. He served in the U.S. Army from OCt. 19, 1965 to Oct. 15, 1971. He had formerly been employed as a welder at Ulrich Planfiling Equipment Corp., and earlier had worked at Metaltronics, Inc. HBSA Industries. He was a member of Herman Kent Post 777 American Legions, the Sugar Grove American Legion, and the Panama Volunteer Fire Dept. A talented artist and wood carver, he enjoyed sharing his opinions and philosophy of life with others. He enjoyed his grandchildren and blues and jazz music. Surviving are a daughter, Michele M. Sousa and her husband Daniel of Panama; two sons: James N. Nilson and his wife Laurie, and Dennis A. J. Nilson and his wife Sheila, all of Jamestown; seven grandchildren; and a friend, Maggie Graham of Jamestown. In addition to his father, who died July 18, 1974, and his mother, who died July 25, 1988, he was preceded in death by a sister, Aina Mansfield. Rev. Charles Colton will officiate at the service. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. Memorials" Hospice Chautauqua County, 4840 W. Lake Rd., Mayville, N.Y. 14757

Dennis Nilson

March 31, 1946 - April 7, 2006