Henry Carlson

CARLSON, HENRY "GENE" On February 20, 2010, a 41-year resident of Glen Burnie, passed away at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Gene is the cherished husband of 41 years to Andrea; loving father of Glenn and his wife Elizabeth; dear uncle of Ed Carlson and Adale Whistler; beloved son-in-law of Anna Resley. Gene was preceded in death by two brothers and his parents, Glenn and Mary Ellen Carlson. Mr. Carlson attended Johns Hopkins University where he graduated with honors, and received his degree in engineering. He was also a member of Tau Beta Pi, class of 1976. Gene worked with COMSAT Laboratories from 1968-2000, and Maritime Institute of Technology from 2000-2010. Gene served in the United States Navy and was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd. Some of his hobbies included photography, computers and programming, reading, and "tinkering" with electronics. The family will receive visitors at the family owned Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services, PA 1 2nd Avenue SW, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM on Tuesday. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, 10 am, at Church of the Good Shepherd. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Donations may be made in his name to The University of Maryland Marlene & Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, 22 S. Greene Street; Baltimore, MD 21201, OR Church of the Good Shepherd 1451 Furnace Avenue; Glen Burnie, MD 21061, OR a charity of your choice. For further information, please visit www.singletonfuneralhome.com.