Carl E. Dahlstrom

FUNERAL HOME

Roney Funeral Home

152 Worcester Street

North Grafton, Massachusetts

Carl Dahlstrom Obituary

Carl E. Dahlstrom, 75, passed away at home September 27, 2008 in the love and care of his family after battling cancer. He is survived by his wife Margaret M. (Graves) Dahlstrom with whom he celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 23rd. He also leaves five children, Diane E. Courtois and her husband Mark of Worcester, Deborah A. Malboeuf and her husband Scott of Shrewsbury, Donna J. Chesna and her husband Michael of Millbury, Daniel C. Dahlstrom and his wife Kelly of Charlton and David W. Dahlstrom and his companion Stephanie Zenaro of Worcester; one brother, Gordon Dahlstrom of Rockville CT; one sister, Carol Wasilla of Garner NC; 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Eric and Katherine ( Kelly) Dahlstrom and another sister Betty Lou Braley. Carl was born December 16, 1932 in Worcester and has lived in Grafton 43 years. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade Vocational High School and Fitchburg State College. Mr. Dahlstrom was a US Navy Korean veteran serving as a CPO 3/C from 1951 to 1955. Following the war he worked many years as a toolmaker at Presmet Corp. in Worcester. He then became Department Head of Tool making at Worcester Vocational Technical High School for 20 years before retiring in 1995. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in North Grafton, a member of The MTA and The Worcester Vocational Technical High School Teacher's Association. Carl was an expert woodworker and carver having been featured on Channel 3 television showing the many characters, complete circuses and countless figurines he had carved. Mr. Dahlstrom's family suggests donations in his name to St. Mary's Church Memorial Fund, 17 Waterville St. N. Grafton MA 01536 in lieu of flowers.

Funeral & Calling Hours

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Carl Thursday October 2nd at 10 a.m in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 17 Waterville St., North Grafton. He will be laid to rest with military honors in Pine Grove Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday October 1st from 4 to 8 p.m in Roney Funeral Home North Chapel, 152 Worcester St. North Grafton. A condolence book and directions are available at: www.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Carl Dahlstrom

11 Entries

Peter Tonelli and Family

October 11, 2008

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jenn Brown

October 2, 2008

Dave and family...
I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. You are in my thoughts.

Joseph Hilton

October 1, 2008

My deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of Carl Dahlstrom. I had the pleasure to knowing him when I was a Student at Worcester Vocational, Class of 1980 E - Machine Shop. A teacher, mentor, and always a friend. Always an encouraging thought whether I made a mistake in the shop or on the Baseball Field! God Bless you until we meet again !

Joseph J. Hilton & Family
Class 1980 E - Machine
Wyman-Gordon 1979-1986

Brian Angus

September 30, 2008

To the Dahlstrom family,
I want to send my warm wish's to you in your time of need. Carl and family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Dahlstrom was more than just a shop teacher. He was also a mentor an encorager and you wanted to do good to make him pround. He was someone to look up to and admire. This news makes me sad but yet brings back memories from my school years and Carl as my teacher. Take care and God Bless.

Brian J. Angus

mark salsman

September 30, 2008

Mr. D.
My Teacher,My Friend.
You made me a toolmaker.
You expected me to always to do better and i did. I made it thanks to you.Thruogh the years I always thought what would Mr. D do and the answer was do the best you can.What a classy Teacher who touched many kids lives and showed he loved his kids.Rest in peace big guy to we meet again.
MARK SALSMAN
class of 1979

Larry Lavallee

September 30, 2008

Mr. Dahlstrom was one of the teachers I respected most when I attended Worcester Vocational. He helped me to get my first machinist job, working after school, when I was just 17 years old. I've always appreciated that. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

Amy (Crawford) O'Farrell

September 30, 2008

Mrs. Dahlstrom, Danny & Family -
My deepest sympathies for your loss. May your memories help you through this difficult time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

phil mullett

September 30, 2008

Dear Margie and family: So sorry for your loss. May the support of friends and fond memories give you comfort now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Phil & Kathy Mullett

September 29, 2008

Danny & Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy during this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss.

Tina (Gosselin) Bachand

Jen & Steve Sclamo

September 29, 2008

Dave & Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the loving memories you have help you through your time of grief. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

With Deepest Sympathy,

JOE DIVIRGILIO

September 29, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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