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Earl W. Olson
He was born in Medford, MA, the son of Iver and Priscilla (Carlson) Olson in 1923. After high school, Earl began working for Anderson Power Products in S. Boston. He left his job to enlist in the US Army Air Corps to help our countries fight in WWII. He served 3 years overseas and was discharged honorably having earned the rank of Corporal. Upon his return he resumed his job with Anderson Power Products, and bought a house in Malden. He worked as a tool and die maker with the company in both South Boston and in Brighton after the company had moved to that location. Earl retired at the age of 65. Earl was an avid Boston Sports fan. He was a past season ticket holder for many year with the Boston Bruins where he was a member of the "Gallery Gods". He was also a past season ticket holder for the New England Patriots. In addition, he was a serious long time fan of the Boston Red Sox. He enjoyed "big band" music, and listening to Frank Sinatra. Mostly though, Earl was dedicated to his family, always there for his mother after his father had passed away early, and was a loving and caring uncle to his nephew Warren especially after Warren lost his father at an early age. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Iver and Priscilla Olson; his 2 brothers, Kenneth Olson, his Warren Olson; and his 2 sisters, Mildred Gustafson and Gladys Olson. Funeral arrangements will be private. Donations in Earls memory may be made to the Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150. Newspaper notice below: Olson, Earl W., July 23rd, of Wilmington, formerly long of Malden. Devoted son of the late Iver and Priscilla (Carlson). Cherished brother of the late Mildred Gustafson, Warren Olson, Kenneth Olson, and Gladys Olson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Past member Boston Bruins Gallery Gods. Funeral Arrangements are private. Late WWII Veteran, US Army. Donations in Earl’s memory may be made to the Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150. For Obituary and directions, www.weirfuneralhome.com
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Earl
W. Olson, a tool and die maker for Anderson Power Products,
where he worked for almost 50 years, passed away at the Blaire
House in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, he was 88. 