Robert E. Nelson ’44, of Hadley, N.Y., formerly of Ashburnham, Mass.

Robert E. Nelson ’44, of Hadley, N.Y., formerly of Ashburnham, Mass.; Aug. 19. While serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he trained to be a physician at Maryland Medical School. After the war he taught biology and coached football, baseball, and hockey at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham. He worked as a medical manager at Sanborn Co. in Waltham, Mass., where he was instrumental in the development/implementation of new medical tools. An accomplished trumpet player , he had played in both Cushing Academy and Brown orchestras. He enjoyed camping and all sports, especially golf and tennis. He is survived by his wife, Dora; two sons; a daughter-in-law; four grandchildren; and four great-granddaughters.