FRANKLYN WALFRID CARLSON

CARLSON, Franklyn Walfrid Owner and President of Carlson Orchards, died early Friday, March 31, 2023, at his home in Harvard, MA, surrounded by his family. Franklyn was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Eleanor Carlson; and brother, Robert. He is survived by his longtime partner, Sheila Gates; his daughters, Katie Carlson and Emily Carlson DuLac and husband, Kurtis DuLac; his brother, Bruce Carlson; and sisters, Hilda Carlson and Sandra Rowse; his stepdaughter, Symantha Gates and husband, David Weiher; his stepson, Russell Gates and wife, Sherri; his granddaughters, Brynn DuLac, Sylvia Weiher, Megan Gates, and Caroline Gates. Franklyn will be laid to rest during a private ceremony at Bellevue Cemetery, Harvard. A Celebration of Life will be held at Carlson Orchards, 115 Oak Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, on Friday, May 5, from 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the UMASS Cold Spring Orchard Research and Education Center, via www.tinyurl.com/Cold-Spring-Orchard Please see www.McGaffiganFuneral.com for complete obituary. McGaffigan Funeral Home Pepperell, MA 978-433-2100

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