Daniel E. Carlsen, 57, died June 14, 2013 unexpectedly at Tobey Hospital.
He was the husband of Marybeth (Ryan) Carlsen with whom he shared 29 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Robert and Hazel (Ward) Carlsen.
Dan was employed by Morin and Pepin for 25 years.
He enjoyed spending time with his daughter Aleshia, whom he always called Daddy's Little Girl. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles with Aleshia and spending time with his dogs, Lucy and Rocko.
Dan was known to the children of ABC Daycare as Dan Dan The Donut Man.
Survivors include his wife, Marybeth Carlsen; a daughter, Aleshia Carlsen-Bryan and her husband John of Paxton, MA; and several brothers and sisters.
He was the father of the late Kyle Carlsen.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett Wednesday, June 19th at 8:45 AM followed by his Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church in New Bedford at 10 AM. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to One Fund Boston, P.O. Box 990009 Boston, MA 02199.