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Erik Olsen Obituary
Hyde Park - Hyde Park-Erik H. Olsen died peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 21, 2017 due to complications from ALS. A Celebration of Life and Sharing of Stories will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Peoples Academy Auditorium. Faith Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be made and a full obituary viewed by visiting faithfh.net.
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wayne jones jr
September 28, 2022
Hello,i was a student of erik's in the 1980s for us history. To this day,he remains one of my biggest influences and also a teacher who believed in me as a student and young adult. I wish he was here today,for us to pick on each other we did,reminisce about our days at dear old p.a.,also for him to know i am now a para educator. Thank you,erik for not only making history interesting,but also my favorite teacher to this day.
Andy Leonard
June 18, 2022
Mr Olsen you were the best teacher I a ever had. You were an inspiration and I have only the greatest respect for you. Year´s after school you said you felt like you had failed me. I was so lucky to be able to tell you that the opposite was true. You stood head and shoulders above the rest. Thank you Sir, you will be missed.
December 18, 2019
He was a great teacher of mine in 1977 I will always remember him and his family
Joe Oakes
December 18, 2019
I still remember Erik as a terrific guy, a great father and a super educator. Did I forget to say that he was a fantastic hunter? Good!!
What a tremendous loss to all of his family and friends.
Marilyn Zophar
January 6, 2018
Carol, Elise, Amy, Marie, Tom, and grandchildren, I have been thinking of you. I am dressed and ready to come to the service, and my car won't start. I'm sorry I won't be there. You can be sure I am there in spirit! I know you know your husband/dad was so proud of all of you, as well he should be, and loved you dearly! May the memories and love he instilled in all of you hold you and give you strength and light today and forever.
Cheryl and Brent Leach
January 3, 2018
Our sincere condolences to all the family. Eric ( he chastised me a few years ago at the dump for calling him Mr. Olsen) was a fondly remembered part of P.A. I also remember that friendly face when checking into a basketball game, and the encouraging words afterwards; no matter the outcome of the game. God bless.
January 2, 2018
Dear Carol and family,
Both Karen and I were deeply saddened to hear of Erik's passing. He, as you know, was one great guy who was highly thought of. Especially saddened were both Matthew and Jen who really respected Erik as a teacher. He not only taught them much about history but also about living a good life as well. The world has lost a great person.
Joe and Karen Oakes
Mesa, Arizona
January 1, 2018
Carol and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Erik's passing.
I have known Carol and Erik for a long time and it was fun to watch their children grow up! We have such good memories of our times in Vermont!
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Sally (Nickerson) Brough
Nobleboro, Maine
January 1, 2018
I'm very sorry to hear of Erik's passing. I always enjoyed seeing you and Erik when we'd go to my brother's house summers in the 1970's. He always was ready to laugh and have a good time. My thoughts and prayers are with you Carol.
Janet (Mathesius) Dalton
Marc Ducharme
December 31, 2017
So sorry to hear of Erik's passing. He was such a caring soul with a wonderful sense of humor. I've never forgotten how kind and thoughtful Erik was during my first year as a teacher at Peoples Academy. He would check in on me after school, ask me how my day went and was always encouraging. I knew that I was one of many on his list. He was that generous all of the time. When I think of Erik, I see him in his teaching attire, blue cardigan sweater over a short sleeve button down shirt , with his "to do list" stuck in the shirt pocket-and laughing, perhaps a little giggling too. He was a good man and will be missed.
Naida Beutel
December 26, 2017
Dear Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Mr. Olsen was a great teacher and made History fun to learn.
Our sincere condolences go out to all of you.
Love, Naida, Rich and Mariah
Ann Louise (Stevens) Santos
December 26, 2017
I have fond memories of Mr. Olsen's junior high history class and also of his warm, funny, and encouraging demeanor. My sincere condolences to his family...
Sandra Harper
December 25, 2017
I did not know Erik well, but I do know his daughter, Elise, & she is a wonderful example of goodness, strength& love. I'm sure Erik fostered those qualities in Elise& along with Carol created a loving environment for their family & ultimately , all the relationships they nurtured. Here is to a life of purpose, commitment & love.
Marty Hanifin
December 25, 2017
For two generations of junior high students, Mr. Olsen was the door and candle to United States history (tandeming so well with the late Mrs. Viele and her world history teaching across the hall for many of those years). For those who dribbled the PA basketball court during the long winter basketball season or ran the soccer field many a late afternoon each fall, Mr. Olsen was the quiet and encouraging face at the scorer's table and on the soccer field sideline. The image of him walking the sideline preparing to blow the often welcome ending horn to a soccer game is the image that will most stay with me. The Class of 1982 was honored to have Mr. Olsen join us at our 25th reunion. He was a gentle man in the way a gentleman should be, and he leaves a wonderful legacy. Well done, Mr. Olsen. And thank you.
Suzanne Hastings
December 25, 2017
My sincere condolences go out to all of you.
Jo-Ann Finn
December 25, 2017
Dear Carol and all the Olsen family and friends, and in particular dear Elise, Josh, Sofie and Weslie,
Reading Erik's obituary was amazing. What a life he had and what a difference he made in so many lives! ALS may have taken him physically, but he still lived a full life and was able to take pleasure in his family. It is never easy to let go, but your wonderful memories and stories will carry on and help you. I know this in my own life from losing Matthew, and recently Mom . Keep the stories alive and be together for you are his legacy and he lives on through you.
Sending love and prayers,
Jo-Ann and Dante
Tracy Grimes Before
December 25, 2017
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Mr. Olsen was a wonderful teacher.
Leah Bronner
December 25, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Erik was a kind, gentle hearted man with twinkle of mischievous in his eye. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ruth Mansur
December 25, 2017
Will miss you Erik you were a great teacher. You taught your students well. Bless you and your family.
Nellie Irish
December 24, 2017
Carol. so sorry to read of Eric's departure from this earth. He was a great man, one whom my mother admired and loved as a son. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Fred Brooks
December 24, 2017
Erik, you gave me many wonderful memories. You were kind, good hearted, fun loving a good friend. May you Rest In Peace
Sharon Laggis (Gilman)
December 24, 2017
Deepest of sympathies to your family.
Thinking of you during this sad time and lifting you up.
Kathleen McKinley Harris
December 24, 2017
I am very sorry to learn of Erik's departure from this world, Carol. I have fond memories of when the four of us were teaching together and enjoying good times as a foursome. Love, Kathy
Will Spalding
December 24, 2017
To the Olsen Family,
So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
With Love, The Spalding Family
Will, Sandy, Katie & Eliza
Jayne Greaves Deam
December 24, 2017
Mr. Olsen was one of a kind. He made all of his students feel special and made learning social studies tolerable. He and Carol were very kind to my mom Esther. R.I.P. Mr. Olsen
Joanna Mayhew
December 23, 2017
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Cecil Davison
December 23, 2017
You are going to be miss you was a great guy and prayers are with your family and friends
Holly Johnson
December 23, 2017
So sorry to hear about Mr. Olsen's passing. He was one of my favorite teachers. RIP
Sheri Boutin
December 23, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences.
Roxanne LaBree Manning
December 23, 2017
Thank you for giving me such a love of history! My deepest sympathies to your family. RIP Mr. Olsen.
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