John S. Carlson, age 70, lifelong Woburn resident, died unexpectedly, Sunday May 10, 2009. Born in Woburn, he was the beloved son of the late Mary F. (Cahill) & Elmer S. Carlson.
At the young age of 14, John went down to the Cyril Hearns Auto body Co. of Woburn and asked for a job. The owner put him to work and he began his career as an auto body technician. He worked in the auto body industry up until his death on May 10th. A Woburn High School graduate, class of 1958, John was a member of the Woburn Moose, Woburn Elks and a proud AA mentor for many years. John was always active and enjoyed the outdoors.
John is survived by his sisters Judy Pietroski of Norwell and Nancy Cameran of Pittsburgh, PA. Brother of the late George P. Carlson and Richard E. Carlson. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., Woburn, Friday at 9 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 100 Washington St., Woburn at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn.