Windsor Obituary: Albert Nilsson, 70

Albert R. Nilsson, 70, of Windsor, beloved husband of Betty Jane (Pryhoda) Nilsson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2016.

Born in New London to the late Algot and Ruth (Daniels) Nilsson, he was raised in Clinton, MA and graduated from Clinton High School. During high school, Albie, as he was known, began working at First National Supermarkets stocking shelves. Following high school graduation, Albie served his country proudly with the US Army during the Vietnam War. After his discharge, he resumed working for First National Supermarkets where he eventually moved from store positions to their corporate office before ending his career with them as an advertising manager. In 1978, when his employer moved from Somerville, MA to Windsor Locks, Albie moved to Windsor with his wife and daughter, where he has been a resident for over 37 years.

He was an active member of the Windsor Elks Lodge #2060 and enjoyed golfing, but his main focus was his family - especially his grandchildren, who will miss him dearly.

Besides his wife, Betty Jane of Windsor, he is survived by his daughter, April Michaud and her husband Michael of Windsor; his brother William Nilsson of Fort Valley, GA; his sisters Grace Vaghini and her husband Paul of Bradenton, FL and Gloria Nilsson of Clinton, MA; a brother-in-law William Murrman; his grandchildren Charlotte, Bennett and Audrey Michaud; many loving nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers James and Barry Nilsson, and his sisters Judith Burke and Mona Murrman, and a nephew William "Butch" Burke.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the First Church in Windsor Congregational, 107 Palisado Ave., Windsor, CT. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers donations in Albie's memory may be made to the Community Access to Care Fund, C/O Fund Development, Hartford Hospital, 80 Seymour St Hartford, CT 06102 or online atgiving.harthosp.org/donate.

See more at www.carmonfuneralhome.com.