Marjorie Mead Carlson

Marjorie Mead Carlson of Erie, died Monday, October 25, 2010 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Erie, Pa., a daughter of the late Percy H. and Grace Bury Mead. Marjorie was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Lasell College in Auberndale, Mass. where she was a member of the rowing crew. In her youth she loved horseback riding. Following her studies, she worked in Personnel at the Lord Corporation in Erie during WWII. She married the late N. Albert Carlson Jr. and became a homemaker who was very involved in her church. Marjorie was a deacon at the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant where she also served on the Pre-School Board. She also volunteered as a Cub Scout and Brownie leader for many years. She was a member of the Carrie T. Watson Garden Club, the Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity, the Junior League of Erie, Inc., Presque Isle DAR, Erie Counsel of Republican Women, Board Member of the Erie Homes for Children and Adults and an honorary member of the Erie Club. She also had a great love of antiques. In addition to her parents and spouse, she was preceded in death by a sister- in- law, Esther L. Knight. Survivors include a son, Mead A. Carlson and his wife, Dr. Dorothy of Fairview and a daughter, Melinda S. Carlson Esq. of Columbus, Ohio. She also leaves her nephew, Gregory Knight and his wife Susan of Erie and a niece Melanie and her husband Richard of Naples, Fla. Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 602 West Tenth Street, Erie, PA 16502 on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and are invited to a service on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant McBrier Chapel with Reverend Stephen Morse officiating. Burial at Erie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 West 8th Street Erie, PA, 16505-5097, the VNA Hospice 2253 W. Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA, 16506 or the charity of one's choice. Please send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.