Obituary of Richard M. Carlson

Richard M. Carlson, 80, of 136 Aldren Ave., died Thursday October 22, 2009, in Hamot Medical Center, Erie. A Jamestown native, he was born November 6, 1928, a son of the late Maurice and Lorinda Lindquist Carlson. He graduated from Jamestown High School and later Alfred University. He was employed for many years by the Jamestown School District as a high school chemistry teacher and following retirement worked for SUNY Fredonia as supervisor of the science student teachers. He was confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church and was a member of Christ First United Methodist Church. He was a member of Mount Moriah Lodge #145 F&AM. He enjoyed presenting slide shows of local history to senior citizens groups. Surviving are his wife the former Elizabeth Berg, whom he married August 15, 1953, two children Mary Beth (Scott) Meredith of Ashville and Mark R. (Debbie) Carlson of Ontario, NY, six grandchildren Nicole Rivera, Sarah (Craig) Nelson, Jennifer, Amelia, Emily and Andrew Carlson, two step grandchildren Christopher Meredith and Nicole (Jon) Neubauer, five great grandchildren, four step great grandchildren and a brother Daniel E. Carlson of Frewsburg. He was preceded in death by a grandson Michael Caouette in 1986, a sister Suzanne Carlson in 1941 and a brother David Carlson in 2000. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in Christ Chapel of Christ First United Methodist Church. Rev. Douglas M. Knopp will officiate. Inurnment will be in Lake View Cemetery. Friends will be received in Darrah Hall of the church following the service. Memorials may be made to Christ First United Methodist Church, 663 Lakeview Ave., Jamestown, NY 14701 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 W. 8th St., Erie, PA 16505. Arrangements are by the Lind Funeral Home.