Obituary of Thomas Carlson

Thomas M. Carlson, a retired carpenter and devoted family man passed away after a brief illness on Friday night, October 11, 2013. He was 86 years old. Tom’s life revolved around his family, especially his wife of 66 years, Mary, whom he lovingly cared for over the years. After his love passed away in July, his heart was broken, his health declined, and he passed on Friday surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Although his family is saddened, it gives them great comfort, to know that Tom and wife Mary are once again reunited. Tom was a veteran of World War II serving his country in the United States Army. He was the recipient of the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. While his job was working at his small, family-owned construction company, what Tom loved most of all was spending time with his family. He enjoyed sharing in his family’s activities and playing with the grandkids and later great grandkids. Tom did enjoy going on vacations, with Las Vegas being one of his favorite destinations. Tom was the loving husband of the late Mary L. (Mandarano) Carlson. He was the loving father of Paula Sherbertes of Melrose, Thomas & his wife Karen of Burlington, Helena Doyle & her husband Steven of Lexington, Carol Vachon & her husband Phil of Burlington, Richard Pease & his husband Douglas of Oak Bluffs. Father-in-law of Maura Carlson of Burlington. He was the brother of Joseph of Jefferson, MA, the late Frederick, Jr., William, Mary, Paul, and Pauline Carlson. He was the proud grandfather of Danielle, Ryan & Adam Sherbertes, Thomas & John Paul Carlson, Sheila Nobrega, Christopher & Bryan Olsen, Mallory & Jennifer Vachon, Catherine & Lauren Carlson. He was the great grandfather of Ava & Evan Nobrega, Alexis & Sienna Sherbertes, Thomas & Ryder Carlson, and Ryan, Annika & Anneli Olsen. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (exit 34 off Rt. 128/95, Woburn side) on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Burlington. Memorials in Tom’s name may be made to a Charity of one’s own choice.