AUBURN-Grace E. (MacLaren) Carlson, 96, of Auburn, died Sunday, February 24th in her home. Her husband of 62 years, Elmer J. Carlson died in 1994. She leaves her son Ronald W. Carlson of Long Island, NY; two daughters, Beverly Fagan and Cheryl Cronin, both of Auburn; ten grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of William and Isabelle (MacDonald) MacLaren. Mrs. Carlson was a graduate of the former High School of Commerce and the former Becker Business College. She was employed by Whitehead Lumber as a bookkeeper. Mrs. Carlson was a member of the Auburn Eastern Star.
O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue is directing arrangements, which are private.