Harold S. Nilsson – of North Reading. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Harold Nilsson. Hal passed away on April 14th at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, MA.

Hal was born in Attleboro, MA on March 8, 1941. Hal was a man of immense love, kindness, and unwavering strength. He cherished his family with all his heart.

Hal was a devoted husband to Shirley Nilsson, for 59 years. Shirley passed two weeks prior to Hal and they are together once again, in peace and comfort.

Hal joined the U.S. Marines. Hal worked for many years at General Ship and Engine Works in East Boston as a crane operator, then for General Dynamics, and finally finished his career in ship building and repair at Fore River Shipyard. In his later years he worked for Moynihan Lumber as a forklift truck operator, and the U.S. Postal Service.

Hal was a Boston sports fan, he especially loved watching the Bruins and Patriot games. In his younger years, Hal enjoyed coaching his sons in North Reading Little League. He was so proud of all of his children. As a proud Grampy, he loved to watch his grandkids play baseball, hockey, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and track. He also enjoyed watching them perform in high school plays and musicals, as well as dance recitals. He truly enjoyed trips with his wife and kids to Las Vegas. Hal enjoyed spending time with family and friends at his home hosting bar-b-que and playing horseshoes. He and Mom loved hosting for the holidays and being surrounded by family.

Hal and Shirley resided in North Reading for 58 years. Harold leaves behind 11 children: Frank (Paula) Sollazzo, Debbie (Steve) Rouleau, Edward Pronovost, Donna Pronovost and Paula Ciras, Ronald (Karen) Pronovost, Stephanie (Michael) Tannian, Cindy Gormley, Darlene (Tom) Williams, Laura (Brian) Harrington, Terri Boucher, and Eric Nilsson. Harold also leaves behind 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Bob Santoro, and his granddaughter Carolyn Gormley.

His funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, April 29 at 11:00 AM. Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 28 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Interment will be private

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation at

https://www.nationalmssociety.org/how-you-can-help/ways-to-give

www.croswellfuneralhome.com