Sterling: Sonya L. (Carlson) Smith, 92, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020. Her husband Gordon W. Smith predeceased her. She leaves 2 sons- Kenneth G. Smith of Danvers and Karl R. Smith and his wife Laurie of Princeton; a daughter- Deborah J. Smith of Chelmsford; 6 grandchildren- Mandee, Kristen, Derek, Margot, Anthony, and Christina: 4 Great Grandchildren- Sadie Mae, Jeremy, Tessa Grace and Ainsley; a brother Kenneth L. Carlson of CT; and 3 nieces- Jody, Amy and Cheryl.
Sonya was born in Brooklyn, NY daughter of the late S. Leander and Julia (Dahlgren) Carlson. She graduated from Commerce High School and worked as a legal secretary at Mirick O'Connell, then at Betterly Risk Consultants and then as an Executive Secretary and bookkeeper for Trees Unlimited for many years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Worcester and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and gardening. Most important to her were her love of family and her faith in God. She was very proud of her Swedish heritage.
A calling hour will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 from 10-11 a.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in All Faiths Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sonya's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.. To leave an online condolence message, please click link.