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Carl G. Nilsson, 1930 to 2019, a longtime resident of Chester, passed away on Sept. 29 in his own home. He was the beloved father of Leif Nilsson of Chester, Kent Nelson of West Hartford, and Jan Stefan Nelson of Westbrook.

Carl was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving his country during the Korean War.

His writings and musings reflect his philosophy on life and will be shared at A Celebration of Life Service at The Garden of The Leif Nilsson Studio and Gallery, One Spring St., in Chester on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. including the rendering of Military Honors.

To view Carl’s full obituary, share a memory of him, or send a condolence to his family, please visit www.rwwfh.com. Arrangements by the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to the Lyme Art Association Scholarship Fund or to The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund.