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Ellen Carlson Obituary

{M3}SHERBORN Carlson, Ellen Theresa {M1}CARLSON, Ellen Theresa (Murphy) _Of Sherborn, age 68, on June 25, 2008, after a ten year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was married to David H. Carlson, MD, her husband of 44 years. Mrs. Carlson was a graduate of Needham High School and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She lived in Sherborn for 36 years, where she enjoyed life with her family, expansive flower gardens, greenhouse and many beloved pets. Mrs. Carlson is survived by her three children Kurt and his wife Stacy (Cannistraro); Erik and his wife Rachel (Clay) and Lars and his wife DeLacy (Crovo). She was the cherished grandmother of Logan and Jack Carlson of Gibsonia, PA, Campbell Carlson of Evergreen, CO and Nicholas Lars Carlson of Boston. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ellen's memory to the Massachusetts Alzheimer's Association at: www.alz.org.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2008.

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Joni Knowles-Marcoccio

August 23, 2008

The summer " The gruesome threesome" spent at CBC made us all famous !! Uncle Frank and the camp will never be the same.We had shared many joys- Best to family another Chi O sister

Elisabeth Noyes

August 21, 2008

Whenever UMass/Amherst Class of 1961 Chi Os get together, we shall remember Ellen with affection.

Elisabeth J. Noyes

Judy Delaney

August 21, 2008

I have such fond memories of Ellen and the "good old days"when we were sorority sisters/roommates.

Then for years, when she lived in the same town as my mom, we would get together and share many laughs and memories.

Peace, Ellen

Judy Werden

August 19, 2008

When I think of Ellen, I will think of the wonderful good times, fun and friendship we had. it will make me smile. Judy O

Marion Earley

August 19, 2008

For Ellen,
We are thinking of all the wonderful memories from so long ago. We send our love and we thank you for being our friend.

Your Chi Omega Sisters

Ellen Savarese

July 10, 2008

The Carlson family,
I was sad to hear about Ellen's death. She will always be remembered by me as a very funny lady.
Ellen Dubbs Savarese

Ken DeCarolis

July 6, 2008

David,
Very sorry to read of your wife's death. We always enjoyed her company when we were residents.

Ken & Edie DeCarolis

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