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Charles Carlson Obituary
Charles was born on April 7, 1922, in New London, the son of Charles and Ethel (Miller) Carlson. On April 25, 1943, he married Mary "Mae" Carlson in Waterford.
Charles was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He was employed at Gruskin Hardware, managed Campbell's Hardware, and then retired from General Dynamics in 1984. He was actively involved in his faith, as a Sunday school teacher of "his" fourth grade boys at Groton Bible Chapel, and then as an active member of the Wellspring Fellowship of Mystic.
His interests included building perfect wooden row boats, being by the water, riding his bicycle for miles…even into his 80's, trucks, guns, reading scripture, and visiting with friends, especially his good and faithful friend, Rick Clifford. We will miss his love and sense of humor, but we are thankful that we know where he is, and that he is now at peace and happy.
He is survived by his son, Bill Carlson and his wife, Kathi, of Preston (with whom he lived for the last four years); daughters, Dawn Linton and her husband, Steve, of Williamsburg, Va., and Linda Wray and her husband, Jim, of Gales Ferry. Charles also had very special grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that meant very much to him.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. June 21, 2013, at the Leffingwell Baptist Church, 388 Salem Turnpike, Bozrah.
In lieu of flowers, please spend some extra time with someone you love. Our time here is short. Spend it well.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Carlson
Jean Thomas
June 21, 2013
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing to glory. He was my son's counselor at Berea, 15 years ago when David was 15. It was then that David accepted Christ!
Blessings, Dawn and Bill!
June 19, 2013
Praying God's peace over you all at this time of loss, but what comfort to know that "Absent from the body is to be present with Lord" From the Irene Faiola and children.
Billy Giesler
June 19, 2013
I have fond memories of Mr. Carlson he was my sunday school teacher at Groton Bible Chapel in the 70's
Rick Henry
June 17, 2013
Bill & Dawn, my condolences, loved your folks and had many meals after school at your home after helping Dawn with her paper route. It will always be on of my finest growing up memories.
June 17, 2013
We are sorry for the loss of Charlie. We are thinking of you all in our prayers.
Bob & Valerie Langworthy
June 16, 2013
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. With heartfelt sympathy, Gayle & Loren Waite
David Cummings
June 16, 2013
Mr. Carlson was a good man and he loved life. I'm sure he will be missed by his family but they know he is in a better place. Our condolences to the family. ~Dave & Margaret Cummings
Ronald Martin
June 16, 2013
Dear Bill, Dawn and Linda,
I was saddened to hear of your dads passing. He and I were friends from childhood and into our adult years. he was the friend who led me to the Lord Jesus and for that I will be eternally grateful. I will miss his friendship, but know that one day I will see him again. You are all in my prayers.
Ronald Miller
June 15, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marie Carmenati
June 15, 2013
Jesse and Rachel, I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. May your happy memories of him bring you smiles and laughter.
Carol McPhail
June 14, 2013
Dear Bill & family ... Sincerest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. May God be with you all in the days ahead.
Carol Burdick
June 14, 2013
Carlson family may your Father rest in peace. God Bless each and everyone at this time of sorrow.
Always a friend
Carol
Ruth and Dave Holbrook
June 14, 2013
Linda and Dawn and families, Please accept my condolences. Your parents were wonderful people and truely lived their lives for the Lord. You have some wonderful memories to hold on to.
June 14, 2013
Bill, Dawn, Linda, and families, I was saddened to see the passing of your Dad. I'll always remember your parents and your family as being my childhood neighbors accross the street. With my deepest sympathy. May god bless.
Cindy (Graham) Moore
Salem, CT
Denise Paul
June 14, 2013
Linda,
So sorry your heart is heavy.Praise God for place called heaven, where your mom welcomed dad. one day you can all rejoice again. Till then hold tight your memories. You were blessed to have such a great dad.
Denise
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