RIP: The Rev. James L. "Dutch" Nelson

The Office of the Bishop has issued the following notice:

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

We are saddened to inform you of the death of the Rev. James L. “Dutch” Nelson in Hyannis on Nov. 28, 2016. Dutch served as rector of Church of the Holy Nativity, South Weymouth, was the founding rector of St. David’s Church, South Yarmouth and curate at St. Andrew’s Church, Framingham.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. at St. David’s Church, 205 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. Clergy are invited to vest (white stoles).

May the soul of God’s faithful servant departed rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon him.

Faithfully yours,

The Rt. Rev. Alan M. Gates
The Rt. Rev. Gayle E. Harris

Condolences may be sent to:
Mrs. Anne Nelson (widow)
1218 Heatherwood
Yarmouth Port MA 02675

Memorial donations may be made to:
St. David's Church Memorial Fund
205 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth MA 02664