David T. Nelson, Guilford, died in Waterford Aug. 21. He was born on Jan. 12, 1937, in Worcester, Massachusetts, son of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Haypenny) Nelson. He lived in Southwick, Massachusetts, for many years before moving to Guilford, CT in 1986.

He is survived by his wife Charlotte; five children, David Michael Nelson of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and his children Ryan and Brooke, Steven (Amy) Nelson and their children Paige and Dana of Canton, Lori (Lynda) Nelson of Mashpee, Massachusetts, Tracy (John) Shields and their children John and Sophie of Moorestown, New Jersey, and Michael Nelson and his daughter Kate of Saint Albans, Vermont; and his stepdaughter Rebecca (Russell) Scotka of Madison. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews; and his mother and father-in-law Robert and Evelyn Davidson.

David was a professional estimator and worked for many years at the Brennan and Carlin construction companies in Connecticut. He loved spending time with his family, had a passion for outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, boating, and fishing. He especially enjoyed skiing and was a longtime member of the New Haven Ski Club.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. Burial will be held privately. Contributions in Mr. Nelson’s memory may be made to the Appalachian Mountain Club, amcdevelopment@outdoors.org, or checks mailed to AMC, 10 City Square, Ste. 2, Boston, MA 02129. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com.