Donald R. Carlson

Thank you Greg for posting and giving opportunity for Judy and me to give Don's Family our feelings of condolences and Love especially our sister Dear Pat and our most Dearest Daughter Dawn Renee. We cherish our good days of loving and uplifting joy. Thank you Brother Don. We miss you and love our Dear Sister Pat and you our Dearest Daughter Dawn Renee.

Pat I'll always remember his love of life and the way he loved you always saying how beautiful you look after your hair cut. I will miss the way he always made me laugh.

Forty years ago I met Don at my son's soccer team game when he played for Weinstein Furniture. Over the years we would meet Don in local stores and he would ask how my son Dan was. Our condolences to the family of a great man and coach who stayed in touch with us over the years. Dan J. Holyoke & Dan C, [son] in Richmond Virginia

Jason and family, so sorry about your dad,we had a lot of nice chats watching you boys play sports.He was quite a personality and i use to look forward to seeing him at games.God bless the whole Carlson family!

PAT - AFTER OUR PHONE CONVERSATION A FEW WEEKS AGO TO SEE HOW DON WAS DOING THE NEWS WAS DISTURBING TO JEAN AND ME... HE WILL BE MISSED AT THE 1030 MASS AT OUR LADY OF THE CROSS WITH YOU TWO SITTING IN FRONT OF US... WE HAD SOME WONDERFUL CHIT CHATS AND ENJOYED ONE ANOTHER COMPANY... PAT YOU TAKE GOOD CARE AS HE WILL CONTINUE TO LIVE WITH FANTASTIC FAMILY & FRIENDS MEMORIES FOR ALL... MAY HE REST IN PEACE... JEAN & RON DIETRICH / OLC

I worked with Don frequently over the years in the food business. In my early years we were competitors and later on we worked for the same company. He always spoke freely and never had any hidden agendas. He wanted the best for other people and would often give advice on best options for the future. Always a supporter of the little guy he wasn't always a fan of top management and of corporate giants. My condolences to his family.

Sad to read of Don´s passing .It brings back a few great memories of many years ago.Best of luck to you and your family Patty .

A heartfelt thank you for your service. Rest In Peace.