Carl O. Widman

Carl O. Widman, 86, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2014 at the Blue Hills Alzheimer's facility in Stoughton, where he was lovingly cared for during the past two and a half years. A son of the late Leonard and Naomi (Kaskinen) Widman, Carl was born in Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in Aland, Finland until age 18. When he returned to the States, he served for two years as a Medic in the U.S. Army, 45th Division, during the war in Korea. He was the beloved husband of 52 years to the late Nancy (Johnson) Widman. Devoted Father to the late Richard C. Widman, Roy O. Widman and his wife Denise of Weymouth and Ruth (Widman) McAllister and her husband Mark of Arlington. Cherished Morfar of Linnea and Richard McAllister. He was also the sister of the late Dagny (Widman) Jansson and her husband, the late Bertil Jansson. Also uncle to George and Peter Jansson, Cynthia Grossi, and the late Paul Jansson. Carl worked in the auto body business for over 60 years, until age 81. He co-founded Copeland St. Auto Body shop with his brother-in-law Bertil Jansson and later opened Carl O. Widman and Sons Auto Body where he worked with his two sons, Richard (until his passing) and Roy for 30 years. Carl was very proud of his Swedish heritage, his Masonic affiliation and his church. He had many friends and was an active member in a number of organizations including Faith Lutheran Church, Past Master of Rural Lodge Quincy, Past High Priest of St. Stephen's Royal Arch Chapter, Past Commander of Quincy Commandary, Past Master of Lodge of Instruction, Past District Deputy Grand Marshall, Past President of the Swedish Square and Compass Club, Friendship Council Royal and Select Masons, Shriners, Scottish Rite, 3-5-7 Club, Stenkil Lodge #92 IOV, Viking Club of Braintree and many others. He enjoyed playing the accordion, dancing with his wife and daughter Ruth, and spending time with his family and friends, both here and abroad. He spent many hours in his backyard gardening with his dear wife Nancy, and enjoyed many summers at Camp Calumet. He also coached Quincy Farm League Baseball for 15 years, and assisted with the Wollaston Legion Baseball. Carl was a long-time member of Faith Lutheran Church, Quincy, where he served on the Church Council, Property Committee, and as an usher for many years. His funeral, to which relatives and friends were cordially invited, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 30, in Faith Lutheran Church, 201 Granite St., Quincy, with the Rev. Heidi Johnston officiating. Interment followed at Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Visiting hours was Thursday, May 29, from 4 8 p.m. at the Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home, 26 Adams St, Quincy Center, with a Masonic Ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. The family has asked that donations, in lieu of flowers, be made in Carls memory to: Faith Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 201 Granite St., Quincy, MA 02169