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CARLSON Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com Richard R. Carlson, 78, passed away May 18, 2011. Dick was born September 28, 1932 to Doris and Raymond Carlson in Springfield, MA. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1950 and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1952. When his father died in 1954, Dick was granted honorable discharge to help his ailing mother. Dick received his Bachelors degree from the University of MA in 1958. In 1959, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. hired Dick as a claims adjuster. He married his wife, Ginny, in Enfield, CT in 1961. Dick received his JD degree from Western New England School of Law and was admitted to the MA bar in 1969. Dick's law practice moved his wife and two children to Longmeadow, MA in 1970. He was a court-appointed public defender of Hampden County Juvenile Court, elected legal advisor for the Willie Ross School for the Deaf, taught criminal justice at Springfield Tech, and was an active coach for Ray and Debbie's athletic teams. His two children attending college in Florida encouraged Dick and Ginny to move to Florida in December 1984. Dick continued his work as legal coordinator for FL Federal S&L. Dick is survived by his loving and caring spouse of 49 years, Ginny; son, Raymond of Parker, CO; daughter, Debbie Whittle (Mark) of Jacksonville, FL; three grandchildren, Christa, Morgan, and Chase; and great-granddaughter, Cambree. The family would like to thank Consulate Healthcare and Community Hospice for their wonderful care and support of the family. The family will receive friends from 3-5 pm today at Hardage- Giddens Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Ave. Funeral services will be held 11 am Monday at the funeral home chapel with military honors at Jacksonville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation. 904-731-3752

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 22, 2011.

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June 1, 2011

My deepest sympathies to your family.

Christy Cain Welch

May 31, 2011

Mrs. Carlson and family I pray for you at this time of your loss. Mr. Carlson was a great man with a funny sense of humor, he will be missed greatly. Always cherish the memories!!

Debbie Nowinske

May 30, 2011

Dear Ginny,
My deepest sympathy for you and your family on your recent loss. My prayers for your comfort are with you during this very difficult time. May peace be with you always.
Sincerely, Debbie

Pat Redmond

May 29, 2011

Ginny and Family,
I was lucky enough to meet Dick when you and I agreed to make the trip to Italy together. Dick was so supportive and kind that I felt I had known him longer than that. I know you all will miss him and have wonderful memories of him always. Love, Pat Redmond

Theresa Roberts

May 28, 2011

Ginny and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences on the passing of Dick. My late husband, John Roberts, was in your wedding and we have fond memories of you and Dick.

Mike Everist

May 25, 2011

Ray and Family,
I didn't know your Dad, but if he was anything like his son, i know he was a great man. My deepest sympathies to your family.

Carol Morse

May 23, 2011

Ginny, Debbie, Ray and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. A light has gone out on earth but there is a new bright star in the night sky. Dick will always be with you in your hearts. Remember the good times as they will always get you through the tough times. May God Bless you all in this time of grief. With love and condolences to you...

Sara Orr

May 22, 2011

My thoughts, prayers and memories are with you. Our families shared so many milestones over the years. He was a dear friend. Much love and sympathy to all of you.

May 22, 2011

Our sympathy and prayers go out to you, Ginny, Raymond, Deb and Mark, grandchildren and great granddaughter.
Dick will be missed but we will alway remember the fun times we had together in our family. With love,
Wayne and Nancy Smyth

Carol Bogard

May 22, 2011

Ginny: Thinking of you today and will hold you and your family in my prayers during this next week.

Val and Anecia Cumberbatch

May 22, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I know he will be missed dearly. You all have been great friends.

Anecia Cumberbatch

May 22, 2011

Sorry to hear of Dick's death. I did not have a chance to read my e-mail. I will be in touch with you.

May 22, 2011

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. Dick was one of the "good guys" who was well-liked by many. He'll live on in our family memories and all the fun times we had.
Love, Pat and Bill Watrous

Linda Carlson

May 21, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joe & Marge Scutnik

May 21, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim Liucci

May 21, 2011

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Al and Doreen Bushey

May 21, 2011

Richard ("Doc") and I go back a long way. We were friends for many years. Our prayers and good wishes are with Ginny and his family at this time of sorrow. May God bless you all.

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