Clive H. OLSON

OLSON, Clive H. Age 93, of Taunton, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, uplifted in love and prayers by his family. He was a good and faithful husband to his wife, Elaine Olson (Rocheleau), who predeceased him in 2016.

He was born on June 18, 1932 in Taunton. Clive stayed deeply rooted in his community. He was the proud owner of Olson's Greenhouses, which was established in 1916 by his father, Victor Per Olson, now operated by his son, Clive and "adopted son" Matthew Piscitelli.

Clive was involved in many organizations in the city of Taunton, including being a City Councilman for ten years, and a commissioner for the Taunton Municipal Light Plant. He was extremely generous to the Boys and Girls Club and had a wonderfully generous spirit. Clive also served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Survived by his loving children, Kathleen MacLean, Eric Olson, Kirk Olson and Clive Olson; his nine grandchildren, Laine Ryder, Trevor Bissonnette, Troy Bissonnette, Sister Miriam MacLean, Cody Olson, Maddie Olson, Orion Olson, Owen Olson, Oliver Olson; and his two great-grandchildren, Stella and Clive the great.

In addition to his wife, Clive was predeceased by his daughters, Doreen Bissonnette (d.2000) and Helene Olson (d.1963)

Flowers were his great joy!! In lieu of any donations to anywhere: send flowers!! Lots of flowers!

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a time of Visitation on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 12-3pm, in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 11:00am, at St. Jude of Apostle Parish, 249 Whittenton St., Taunton. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Taunton.

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