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Carol Olson Obituary

Carol J. Olson of Townsend; 46 TOWNSEND Carol J. (Walters) Olson, 46, of Townsend, died Thursday, November 13, at the UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Mrs. Olson was born in Boston, November 23, 1961, a daughter of the late James C. Walters and her mother, Mildred B. (Bailey) Walters, and has resided in Townsend for the past 13 years. Mrs. Olson is survived by her mother, Mildred of Acton; her husband, Ralph Olson of Townsend; one son, James W. Olson of Townsend; two daughters, Jennifer J. Fenton of Mason, NH, and Kirsten C. Olson of Townsend. Mrs. Olson is the sister of the late James B. Walters. OLSON A funeral service will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 17 at the First Baptist Church, 465 Main St., West Townsend, MA. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Townsend. Calling hours are from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, November 16 at the T. J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 250 Main St., Townsend. Please see www.andersonfuneral.com for additional information. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 96280, Washington, D.C. 20090-628.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Nov. 14, 2008.

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Karen Mahoney

November 20, 2008

Ralph, Jennifer, Kirsten & Jimmy...

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Carol's death. I'll always remember joking, laughing and complaining with her at Hawthorne. She's was such a riot! Peace be with your family at this difficult time.

Karen Mahoney & Family

Jamie Frisby

November 17, 2008

Dear Ralph, Jennifer, Kirsten & Jimmie,
My deepest sympathy to you all !! I will always remember Carol's laugh..and her Macaroni & Cheese. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My God Bless you all and be with you always during this difficult period.

Gloria Vogel

November 16, 2008

Dear Ralph, Jennifer, Kirsten, and Jimmie,
We were so saddened by the loss of Carol, our neighbor and friend. Amanda and I enjoyed visiting with her at Jenn's shower and wedding. We know that Carol was very happy for Jenn and Brian and she loved all of you deeply. Our sincere sympathy goes out to you.
Love, Gloria, Charlie, Mark, and Amanda Vogel. (Townsend, MA)

Lisa Frisby

November 14, 2008

Ralph, Jennifer, Kirsten and Jimmie,

We are so sorry for the loss of Carol. She has always been a special person for us and will always remain a special person in our hearts. We will certainly miss her. We will keep you in our prayers.

Love, Lisa, Ryan and Liam Frisby

Christine Wilson

November 14, 2008

Pugs,
You and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. Carol was such a beautiful person.
Love Chris & Dave

Sally Navis

November 14, 2008

Dear Olson Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Carol will be missed by all of us. Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can be of help with anything during this difficult time.
The Navis Family

Lynn Keefe

November 14, 2008

Ralph-
So sorry to hear about Carol. My thoughts and prayers are with you &
your family at this time of need.

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