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Richard Carlson Obituary
Mr. Carlson was an inspector for thirty-seven years at the Federal Products Co. in Providence until his retirement in 1990. He was a member of the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Warwick, Johan Baner Lodge Vasa Order of America, a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the US Marine Corps, and was an avid fan of the New York Yankees.
Besides his wife he is survived by his son Roy A. Carlson and daughter-in-law Jennifer of Burrillville, three grandchildren, Andrew, Gregory and Gretchen Carlson all of Burrillville and a brother Roy E. Carlson of Troy, NY. He was the brother of the late Carl E. and Bertil H. Carlson.
A funeral service will be held Monday at 11 AM in the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. Calling hours will be Sunday 4-7 PM. Interment with military honors in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery. Should friends desire, donations in his memory to R.I. District #3 Scholarship Fund, c/o June McCrillis, 71 Belmont Rd., Cranston, RI 02910 will be appreciated. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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for Richard Carlson
LESTER ALMEDA
August 22, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Richard and I were classmates in the Class of 48.
Bill Drapeau
August 18, 2008
To the Carlson family, just to let you know that an old EP friend (Class of '48) is thinking of you, and sending my deepest sympathy for the loss of Richard. I hope it helps you to know that during this sorrowful time, there are many people who will be keeping you in their thoughts and prayers.
It was an honor to have known Richard. May God Bless all of you.
Charles Durfee
August 17, 2008
Janet and I wish to express our sincere sympathy to all of Richard's family We were classmates of his.It seems that as time passes more of our past friends pass on to our Lord.
May God's blessings be with you.
Charlrs Durfee
August 17, 2008
Janet and I were classmates of Richard and I went to school with both Richard and Roy from the 1st grade(Charlie). We both wish to express our sincere sympathy to all the family. May God kept him in your heart.
Charlie and Janet Durfee
Cissy
August 16, 2008
Sorry I am unable to send my condolences in person, But know you are all in my thoughts & prayers during this time
Lawrence Marra, Jr
August 16, 2008
Susie and I extend our deepest sympathy to the family.
Richard was a classmate, and brother of our dear friend, Roy who, with Sue lives near us in Troy, Ohio.
May Richard rest in peace.
Clint and Rosemary Wynne
August 16, 2008
Roy, Our prayerful sympathy for you and your family on the passing of your Brother Richard. We pray Richard may Rest in Peace.
Jean (Ballard) Newberry
August 16, 2008
My sincere condolences to your family.
Jean (Ballard) Newberry
Class of '48 EPHS
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