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Frank Carlson Obituary
Frank E. Carlson III, age 58 of Voluntown, CT, beloved husband of 31 years to Donna Gaydos Carlson, died Sunday January 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Bridgeport and was a Monroe resident most of his life before moving to Voluntown. He was a member of the B.P.O.E Westbrook Lodge 1784. Frank was an avid Skier, New York Yankees fan, Drag Car Racing , Uconn Basketball and loved Astronomy. He and his wife loved to travel, snorkeling and the Minnesota Vikings. and took many wonderful trips together. He was a lover of animals especially his cats "Coco and O'Malley". He was predeceased by his father Frank Carlson Jr and a sister Kim Ingrid Carlson. In addition to his wife he is survived by his mother, Nancy Kyde Carlson, of Monroe, a sister Karen McPadden, of Monroe, a niece Erin and a nephew Kyle McPadden, his mother-in-law Wilma Gaydos and a brother-in-law Jim Gaydos both of Trumbull and a lifetime friend Christopher Mahoney. Friends are invited to attend his Funeral on on Thursday at 11:00 AM (directly) at Salem Lutheran Church, 3160 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Burial will be private. Their will be no calling hours. Donations in Frank's memory may be made to either the Elks National Foundation, 2750 North Lakeview Ave, Chicago IL 60614 or the St. Vincent DePaul Society .org Larson Funeral Home, 2496 North Ave, Bridgeport is in care of arrangements. To leave a condolence on line go to http://www.larsonfh.com/
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Carlson
Jeffrey Dion
January 22, 2024
I will always remember the great times that I was privileged to share with Frank. My prayers will always be with him and his wonderful family.
Pat Mahoney
February 20, 2014
Mrs. Carlson, Karen and his dear wife Donna. I am so saddened to hear of Franks passing. I just found out about it. I should and most certainly would have gone to his services. He was my brothers best friend and best man, I'm sure Chris is very, very sad about this. I can remember them pulling wheels on their bikes in front of my house. Chris and him loved going to the races together. You shall meet again on the other side. God speed Frank. All my love and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love,
Pat Mahoney
January 30, 2014
Dear Donna Nancy and Karen, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, son, brother. Rest in peace, Frank. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Kim DiVico
Barbara Beard
January 30, 2014
Prayer. Love. Hugs. From the Beard Family
Ginny, Chris and Ryan
January 30, 2014
Dear Donna, Karen and Ms. Carlson, we are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Frank dearly. You three special ladies are in our thoughts and prayers. "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles". Isaiah 40:31. God bless you! Love, the Mahoneys
Lou and Nancy Ferreira
January 29, 2014
Dear Donna and Family,
Nancy and I are so sorry and saddened to hear about Frank's passing. He certainly brought a lot of happiness into our lives and we will miss him greatly. We have many good memories of Frank. He was considerate, kind and a lot of fun to be with. He is in our prayers as we feel that we not only lost a wonderful friend, but a brother. God bless Frank and all of you.
danielle and nick
January 29, 2014
Donna, nick and I are very sorry to hear about frank. If you need anything please let us know. Your neighbors on tarklin hill.
January 29, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Please be comfort in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7
January 29, 2014
Donna, Mrs. Carlson, Karen and family. We are so sorry to hear the loss of Frank. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. The Niedermeier Family
Mr. C
January 29, 2014
Frank was a great,great,great friend...he was a brother to me and I was a brother to him. I will miss him dearly forever. Godspeed my friend... I hope some day our spirits will cross paths in the Heavens. Goodbye my friend, enjoy traveling the universe and check out all those galaxies and beyond.
January 29, 2014
Nancy & Karen-We are so sorry for your loss. You will be much in our thoughts and prayers. Cindy, Dave & Meg
Ron Simms
January 29, 2014
Donna, Nancy, Karen and family. Frank will be in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear of his passing. Frank was a wonderful guy.
Bob & Melissa Lutinski
January 29, 2014
Donna & Family: Words cannot express how deeply sorry Bob and I am for your loss. Hold tight to the cherished memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength (we will be here for you), and always remember how much you are loved and cared about. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy Penney-Hayden
January 29, 2014
Donna & Nancy, so sorry to hear of Franks passing. We were neighbors on Knollwood Dr. Frank was a wonderful person. In our thoughts and prayers.
Sue Barnhart
January 29, 2014
A beloved friend who will be greatly missed. He will forever live in our hearts.
JG
January 29, 2014
Please except my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Lean on Him for support through prayer and reading his word the Bible daily.
Alfred Mayo
January 29, 2014
I remember the Carlson when I move to Ledyard in the early 80's, Karen was living upstair, I would see often her family would visited her, I did get a chance to meet Frank as a nice man, her whole also. I am sending my condelonces to Ledyard great family coming from the Mayo's family RIP Frank, GOD BLESS him.
January 28, 2014
I am so so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Jeffrey Dion
January 28, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Carlson family. I am deeply saddened to hear of Franks passing. I remember him as a wonderful man.
Jeffrey Dion
January 28, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Carlson family. I am deeply saddened to here of Franks passing. I remember him as a wonderful man.
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