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Gordon W. Carlson, 81, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2017. He was the husband of Carolyn A. (Stewart) Carlson.
Born in Hartford, CT, son of the late Conrad and Elsa (Johanson) Carlson, and lived in North Kingstown for 43 years. After serving two years with the US Army he started his career in the retailing business as a buyer with G. Fox &Co. Hartford, CT, as well as Handi Craft & Co. and The Fabric Place.
He was a graduate of Hall High School, 1954 and University of Conn., 1958, and very proud of his Swedish heritage. He was an avid bridge player and a member of the East Greenwich Senior Art Group. Gardening was his passion and he loved to see flowers grow.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his two sons, Erik Carlson (Patricia) and Brent Carlson (companion Elizabeth Gormley); two grandchildren, Emelyn and Ryan Carlson and a brother Paul Carlson (Patricia). He was proceeded in death by brothers, Arnold and Russell Carlson.
Funeral Service Friday, July 21st at 10:00am at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich. Burial with military honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours: Thursday, July 20th 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Life Span Cancer Institute, Research Department, 1454 South County Trail, Suite 2100, East Greenwich, RI 02818, Attn. Sharon Benson. giving.lifespan.org
Hill Funeral Home
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