James Joseph Carlson
September 12, 1946 - June 17, 2018
James Joseph Carlson, 71, died June 17, 2018, on Father's Day peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Born in Lowell, MA on September 12, 1946 the son of the late Carl and Marjorie (Cosgrove) Carlson. He served in the US Army from 1967 to 1969. He retired from Voltek after 17 years. He enjoyed going to Foxwoods, playing KENO, fishing, and coaching baseball at Lawrence East Little League. You could always find him at one of his grand children's sporting events which he loved attending. He welcomed anyone for a cup of coffee and conversation with anyone, (And however long they wanted!) He leaves his loving wife of 51 years Elaine (Dietrich) Carlson, his sons: Toby Carlson, Shawn Carlson and his wife Jacqueline and James Carlson and his wife Jada. Grand children: Shawn Carlson and his wife Monica, Brett Carlson, Liam Carlson, and one granddaughter: Kaitlin Carlson, his brother Robert Carlson as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are private. Friends and family may visit on Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc. 122 Amesbury St. Lawrence, MA. For more information or to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.breenfuneralhome.com. In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to: American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718 or to Donate: www.cancer.org.
James Joseph Carlson, 71, died June 17, 2018, on Father's Day peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Born in Lowell, MA on September 12, 1946 the son of the late Carl and Marjorie (Cosgrove) Carlson. He served... View Obituary & Service Information