Carl Swenson, 91, died Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at Holy Trinity Nursing Home. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Mae E. (Carlson) Swenson; son, John Swenson and his wife Pamela, of Worcester; daughter, Beverly Lajoie and her husband David, of Holden; sister, Signe Preece, of Worcester; and four grandchildren: Erica, Crystal, Alexandra, and Bryan.
Carl was born in Worcester, son of Helga (Bergman) and Rudolph Swenson. He was a graduate of North High and Becker College and worked at Norton Co. and Warner & Swasey. Carl was a WWII Army veteran and served in North Africa and Italy in the 45th Division.
Carl was a member of the Retired Men's Club of Greendale and the Anzio Beachhead Veterans of WWII. He also enjoyed going to Cape Cod and playing golf.
Funeral services will be held at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, on Saturday, January 10, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in All Faiths Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Flowers may be sent or donations made to Zion Lutheran Church, 41 Whitmarsh St., Worcester MA 01606 or Holy Trinity Nursing Home, Patient Activity Fund, 300 Barber Ave., Worcester MA 01606. For directions and on-line condolences, please click on link below.