| Date of Birth | September 30, 1925 |
| Passed Away | April 27, 2008 |
| Place of Residence | Avoca |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | May 1, 2008 |
| Service Time | 1:00 PM |
| Service Location | Avoca Baptist Church |
| Interment Location | Valley View Cemetery, Avoca |
DAVID E. CARLSON
AVOCA-David E. Carlson, 82, of 4900 Dyer Road, died late Sunday afternoon (Apr. 27, 2008) at the Taylor Health Center in Bath.
Born in New Sweden, Maine on Sept. 30, 1925, he was a son of the late Hjalmer and Edith Englund Carlson. On March 16, 1952, he was married at the Avoca Baptist Church to the former Florence Stoddard, who survives.
A “gentleman farmer”, Dave came to Avoca in the 1950’s with other potato farmers from Maine. He was also employed as a carpenter for local construction companies.
Dave was a member of the Avoca Baptist Church where he served as a trustee and an usher.
He will be remembered for being a hard worker and for his great work ethics.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, his family includes his wife of 56 years, Florence; his daughter, Brita Carlson of Spencerport; his son, Eric (Alissa) Carlson of Avoca; his three grandchildren, Teresa (Christopher) Farr of Bath, SSgt. David A. Carlson of California and Ester Carlson of Avoca; his two great-grandchildren, Bethany Erica Havens of Bath and Christy Leeann Farr of Bath; his brother, Bernard (Helen) Carlson of Maine; his sister, Anna Sterris of New Jersey; also his nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister, Thonborg Bondeson and his brother, Claude Carlson.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital and the Taylor Health Center for the wonderful care given to Dave during his illness.
Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Avoca Baptist Church. Committal services and interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.
Those wishing may contribute in his memory to either the Avoca Ambulance Corps or to the Avoca Baptist Church.
Aunt Florence,Brita and Eric
I’m sorry for the loss of Uncle David. He was a great man and I will always remember him as a good man and all the talks we had together. But I know his with God and is not suffering anymore. One day we will all be together again. Mom says that she’ll remember all the goodtimes in Florida and will be sorely missed.
To Aunt Florence, Eric, Brita and family,
We were sorry to hear that Uncle David has passed but also rejoice in the fact that he is with our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Uncle Dave was a strong Christian man; he was always friendly, helpful, had a great sense of humor and always took the time to visit. I always enjoyed my visits on Dyer Road; on top of the mountain. Uncle Dave is now on top of the mountain with our Lord. The Carlson family and all of those who knew Uncle Dave were blessed to have been part of his world. He will be missed. We love you all.
Dennis, Tina, Aaron, Jared, Leah, Thomas
Dear Brita and family: I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. He sat at the same table as my Dad at Taylor Health Center, and my Mom had told me that he was there. Please accept my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers at this sad time.