MERRIMAC – Albert W. Carlson, 90, loving husband of Charlotte (Sedlmaier) Carlson, passed away on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Boston, he is the son of the late Ingvald and Elsie (Nyren) Carlson.Albert grew up in East Boston and was a graduate of East Boston High School. Before moving to Merrimac, he resided in Lynn from 1963 to 2004. He is a proud veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Albert was a member and Past President of the American Legion Post 291 in Lynn and the German American Club of the North Shore. For 47 years, Albert worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. He enjoyed Irish music, dancing, sports and puzzles. Albert had a great sense of humor and will be remembered for funny jokes he would tell. Albert and his wife traveled all over the Eastern United States. He was also an active member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Lynnfield. Above all, Albert was a loving and devoted family man, who will truly be missed.In addition to his wife of 65 years, Charlotte, he is survived by children: Harald Carlson of Sandwich, Sonja Carlson of Easton, PA, Rolf Carlson and his husband Stephen Gilman of Boston, Kurt Carlson and his wife Cindi of Waltham, Sandra Carlson of Methuen a brother: Carl Carlson of Birmingham, AL four grandchildren, for whom he was a surrogate father: Victoria, Petty Officer Aaron, Lucas and Amelia Lustenberger ten additional loving grandchildren: Kristin, Karin, Andrew, Colin, Sean, Brendan, Shannon, Kurt, Brian and Abigail ten great grandchildren, fifteen nieces and nephews and several cousins including Edith Sundquist of Chelmsford. He is predeceased by his sisters Lillian Gray and Caroline Midgette and his brother Walter Carlson.Funeral service will be held in the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill, on Friday, April 12 at 12 Noon. Mr. Carlson’s family will receive visitors from 11 AM until Noon. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Locust Grove Cemetery, Locust Grove Ave., Merrimac. For information, directions and to leave an online condolence www.comeaufuneral.comAlbert requested that his Swedish heritage be recognized, and we invite people to wear the blue and yellow of the Swedish flag at his memorial.As a boy Albert received significant medical treatment at the Children’s Hospital in Boston. He felt extremely fortunate and remained his entire life very grateful for the excellent care he received.In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to Boston Children’s Hospital, in memory of Albert Carlson. Contributions can be made online at www.bostonchildrens.org/givenow or checks made payable to Boston Children’s Hospital can be mailed to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301. Please include the Albert’s name in memo line of check.
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