ST. ALBANS – Carl J. “Papa” Olson Sr., 58, went home unexpectedly to be with his heavenly father and was met by his mom and dad, April 3, 2005, at a Pittsfield hospital. He was born Feb. 15, 1947, in Washburn, the son of John and Inge (Nelson) Olson. Carl was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany as a driver and aid to the general. He married Darlene Melanson Feb. 25, 1984, in Palmyra. At the time of his death, Carl was the purchasing agent for Sullivan and Merritt in Hermon. He had been employed there since 1980. Carl loved being with his family and doing things together. He was an “extremely loving husband and father”. He enjoyed motorcycles and yard sales. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Darlene L. Olson of St. Albans; three sons, Carl J. “Chuck” Olson Jr. of Millinocket, Terry Skidgel of Plymouth, Chuck Keegan and his wife, Polly, of St. Albans; four daughters, Tammy Russell and her husband, Chris, of St. Albans, Cassandra Keegan of St. Albans, Michelle Hopkins of St. Albans, Tammy Olson of Bangor; two brothers, Herbert Olson and his wife, Cecile, of Crouseville, Albert Olson and his wife, Trudy, of W. Hartford, Conn.; one sister, Anita Jones and her husband, Bernard, of Anchorage, Alaska; a brother-in-law, Donald Libby of Bangor; seven grandchildren, Dustin, Brent, Derek, Hunter, Courtney, Kevin, Michael; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Emma Libby; and a son-in-law to be, Ken Joyce. He will be remembered by many special friends that he met through his work at Sullivan and Merritt throughout the years. Graveside services will be conducted later in the spring at the Palmyra Village Cemetery at a date and time to be announced. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Pine Tree Camp for Handicapped Children and Adults. Donations may be sent to the central office at P.O. Box 518, Bath, ME 04530. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home, 34 High St., Newport. To sign an online guest book and to leave a written tribute please visit: www.philipbrownfuneralhome.com
CARL J. OLSON SR.
