West Yarmouth - Diane E. (Blomstrom) Carlson, 98, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010, at the Lutheran Healthcare Center of Worcester. Her husband of 66 years, A. Wallace Carlson, died in 1996. She leaves a sister, Lillian Blomstrom of Auburn; a daughter-in-law, Margaret Carlson of Shrewsbury; four grandchildren, Steven Carlson of Shrewsbury, Jeffrey Carlson and his wife Jacqueline of TX, Deborah Sarro of Millbury, and David Carlson of Worcester; 5 great-grandchildren; and 2 nieces and a nephew. She was predeceased by her son, Arthur W. Carlson (1983) and a sister, Vanga "Rose" Hauge.
She was born in Worcester, daughter of Gustaf and Bernadine (Johnson) Blomstrom. Diane was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Harwich, VASA Order of America, Stella Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star. She retired from Norton Co. in 1973 after more than 25 years of service. The family wishes to thank the staff on the 3rd Floor of the Lutheran Healthcare for all their love, help, and support through Diane's stay.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 8, at 1:00 p.m. at the Chandler Gray Cemetery in West Yarmouth. Calling hours will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester. Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 310 Route 137, Harwich, MA 02645. For directions to the funeral home and to leave an on-line message of condolence, please click link below.