William A. Carlson
...Formerly of Tewksbury, Age 79
Lowell - William A. Carlson, 79, died unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, March 16. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Cartensen) Carlson who died April 23, 2003. He was born October 21, 1928 and raised in Norwood, MA, a son of the late Carl and Ida (Johnson) Carlson.
He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He lived on Foster Road in Tewksbury prior to moving to Lowell in 1981. He retired from the Tewksbury School System, where he had been a custodian at the Wynn Middle School. Formerly, he had been a printer at the New England Electrotype in Winchester. He was a life member of the US Bunting and Cricket Club and a member of AFSCME.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law; Cheryl and Ronald Watson of Derry, NH; his son James Glidwell of Rutland, VT; his sister Eleanor Dempsey of Norwood; two grandchildren Tracy Watson of Haverhill, Ronald Watson of Lowell; and one great granddaughter Brianna Watson.
He was the brother of the late Frederick Carlson.
His Funeral service was held Thursday, March 20th, in the funeral home. His burial followed at Lowell Cemetery. Memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688, will be appreciated.