John Nelson Beveridge

Nelson Beveridge of Scituate MA, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, June 6th, surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 2nd, 1931 to Madeline and Malcom Beveridge of Quincy. He also had a younger brother, Malcom Jr, who died at an early age. Nelson lived a long happy life and even at 90 he never stopped moving. He always worked hard and gave to others. Whether mowing lawns or pumping gas, Nelson worked his way through Thayer Academy and Colby College where he enrolled in ROTC Officer Training.

Upon graduation Nelson enlisted in the Navy, cementing a lifelong passion for the sea as a gunnery officer at the end of the Korean war. In civilian life he had a long successful career in regional sales for Owens Corning Fiberglass. He married early and had two daughters, then in 1977 found his soulmate in Evelyn J. Crowley of Scituate, and welcomed her four children into an extended family with a bond of marriage that lasted 43 years. Later in his career Nelson joined a growing construction supply company, Kamco, and helped lead its rapid success for the next 20 years. Work colleagues will remember him for his strong business sense. But others will simply remember him for his kindness, generosity, and impish smile.

He gave back in so many ways – through non-profit programs that delivered food and provided clothing. And also as a board member of Etrusco, supplying free medical equipment to local people in need. He gave back through the First Trinitarian Congregational Church for 46 years and was a good neighbor for 90 years, one who would show up to do yardwork or shovel snow for those who couldn’t. He loved his family, his golf, his sailing, and his convertible ’69 Beetle! He was always building, whether projects in the basements or treehouses for the kids.

He enjoyed traveling, skiing and, when the opportunity arrived, dancing. Nelson could tear up a mean Jitterbug! A proud Scotsman, Nelson golfed right until the end at his second home, The Hatherly Country Club. Nelson is survived by his loving wife Evie, his three daughters, Karen, Janice, and Kacey, and his three sons, Ned, Chris and Peter. He also left behind twelve grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a very full life. And although Nelson loved the rough and stormy seas, he will always be remembered as a gentle, kind, soul and the world will miss him greatly.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 17th, at 10:30 AM, at the First Trinitarian Congregational Church, 381 Country Way, Scituate MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Foundation Fighting Blindness.

(800) 683-5555. fightingblindness.org