Philip J. Aulson

1924 - 2016

Philip Joseph Aulson, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by several of his many children and grandchildren. Born in Salem, MA, he was the oldest of five children born to the late Philip G. Aulson and Rose Mary (Logue) Aulson. For over 40 years he worked at and ultimately co-owned and operated the former Aulson Tanning Machinery Company, then SPECO Incorporated in Beverly, Mass and manufactured heavy industrial equipment for both private and Government Defense sectors. Phil received an honorable discharge in 1945 from the US Navy during World War II where he served as an Aviation Radio Technician, 2nd Class. It was during this period when he met his beloved wife of 63 years Patricia Ann (Coffey) Aulson at the USO in St. Paul, Minnesota, pre-deceased in 2008. After a brief courtship, they married and returned to Salem, MA, ultimately settling in Wenham, MA for over 60 years. Phil was active at various times in several local chapters and groups including Knights of Columbus of Salem, The Rotary Club of Beverly, and as a charter member of the couples group of St. Pauls Church in Hamilton. He is survived by his greatest legacy which was his love of his extensive family consisting of 9 children, a foster-son and spouses; Philip G. Aulson, II and his wife Victoria of Lynn, MA, Pamela Aulson and her husband Gerald Gardrvits of Glen Cove, NY, Jane Green and her husband Alan Archambeault of Amesbury, MA, Patrick Aulson and his wife Kathy of Waxahachie, TX, Peter Aulson and his wife Sally of Clovis, NM, Mark Aulson and his wife Michelle of Mesa, AZ, Nan Aulson and her husband Brian ONeill of Westford, MA, Laurie Karrh and her husband Samuel of N. Palm Beach, FL, Sean Aulson of Wenham, MA, a Cuban foster son, Miguel Bello and his wife Loraine of Northampton, MA. He is also survived by 34 Grandchildren, 31 Great-Grandchildren, a sister Sister Mary J. Aulson, of Maryknoll Sisters of CA, a brother Michael F. Aulson and his wife Mary of Kensington, NH. He was pre-deceased by two sisters: Patricia (Aulson) Hubbard of Salem, MA, Martha (Aulson) Wood of Peabody, MA and has many nephews and nieces. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of St. Paul, 50 Union St., Hamilton, Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street Beverly, Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Burial in St. Josephs Cemetery, Lynn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Catholic Charities, 280 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 or the Kaplan Family Hospice House, c/o Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. Information, directions, condolences at www. campbellfuneral.com.