Carl Edward Soderstrom September 9, 1956-April 11, 2017
Thompson-Carl Edward Soderstrom of Highland Road, died on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Lanessa Extended Care Facility in Webster, MA. He was the loving father of one daughter, Ashley Ann Soderstrom, three sons, Kyle Eric Soderstrom, Markus Sibley Soderstrom and Maeson Carl Soderstrom.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of Edith M. (Stonequist) and Edwin D. Soderstrom both born in Worcester, MA. He also leaves a brother, Alan Soderstrom, a grandson, Kolton James Soderstrom, a sister-in-law, , Katherine Soderstrom, and a daughter-in-law, Danielle Ann Soderstrom.
Carl went to Burncoat High School in Worcester and Joined the Air Force Reserve at 18 years old. He was with the 101st National Guard on Skyline Dr. in Worcester, MA.
He married Cheryl McDermott Johnson and they had two children, Ashley and Kyle.
Carl worked at several careers during his stint while in the Reserve. He worked at Norton Co. in Worcester and then as a Correctional Officer for the Commonwealth of MA. He was honored with saving a life and was given a hero’s commendation. Carl became the father of two other sons, Markus and Maeson that he co-parented with their mother. He was the Vice-President of the Wild Pigs Motorcycle Club and a member of the Worcester Surf Casting Club when he was just 18 years old. Carl also was a member of the Masonic Olive Branch in Millbury ,MA.
Carl’s Funeral will be held at High Pointe Church, 1208 Thompson Rd., Thompson, CT. Wednesday, April 19, 2017, with Visitation Hours from 9am-11am (at the Church) with a Christian Service immediately following at 11am with Rev. Fred Massie presiding.
Committal Services will follow at 2pm at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon with full military honors.
There will be a reception following the High Pointe Service and the details will be announced at the Church following the Service.
The ROBERT J.MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St., Webster is Honored to be assisting Carl’s family with arrangements.
Please visit RJMillerfunerals.net for Carl’s On Line Guest Book or to Share a Memory.