Nelson B. Piper's Obituary
NELSON B. PIPER JR, 76 Meredith - Nelson Bonney Piper Jr.,76, passed away peacefully from a rare blood disease at his home in Dunedin, Florida on his birthday, March 28th. Nelson's wife Gee (Godula) and his four children were at his side. Mr. Piper was born at Laconia Hospital on March 28, 1935 the eldest child of Marjorie Hutchins-Piper and Nelson B. Piper Sr. of Meredith. He graduated from Humiston School in 1953. As a young man he worked in the family business "Piper's Fuel", served as a member of the New Hampshire State Legislature in the late 1960's, and developed land throughout the Lakes Region as Inter-Lakes Sales. A few of his noted projects are Black Cat Island, Bonney Shores, Winona Shores, PI Habitat, PI Building and Totem Pole Park. After moving to Dunedin, Florida in 1985 he worked as a consultant for Inland Management An avid hiker, Nelson hiked Mount Washington one last time before returning to Florida in the fall. He was a long time member of the Four Thousand Footer Club of New England. Aside from hiking he enjoyed jogging, sailing, and scuba diving in the Cayman's. Nelson and his wife enjoyed summers in Wells, Maine and on Lake Winnipesaukee.He was predeceased by his parents, daughter Louann Piper-Boush, and one son in law Kirby Fenton.He leaves his loving wife of 38 years Gee (Godula), three daughters Denise Piper-Fulmer of Meredith, NH, Lynne Fenton of Seminole, Florida, Heidi McDaniel of Alexandria, Louisiana and one son Nelson B. Piper III (NB) of Peachtree City, Georgia, two son in laws Michael McDaniel and Craig Boush one sister Nancy L. Webb and brother in law Merritt Webb of Meredith, NH. Mr. Piper also leaves 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 2 nieces and their extended families. Per Mr. Piper's request there will be no calling hours or service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made at www.mds-foundation.org. A foundation dedicated to MDS, a very rare blood disease that to date has no cure. Please click on the link for online donations then click for donation form. We are requesting you choose the "Research Fund" when designating the gift. If you would like an acknowledgment or to contact a family member please email [email protected] under the direction of Moss Feaster Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dunedin, FL.
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