Richard Carlson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Carlson of Wilmington, Massachusetts, born in Reading, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl R. Carlson and Ethel E. Carlson (Anderson); and his siblings, John Carlson of Sandwich, NH and Nancy Cleary of North Hampton, NH.. He is survived by: his daughters, Susan Carlson, Sally Carlson of Wilmington, Janet MacLean (Dennis), Karen Baker (Stephen) of Wilmington and Sonja Halliday (Daniel) of Wilmington; and his grandchildren, Ricky Nelson Nathan Nelson (Christine), Stephen Baker, Jason Baker (Tabitha), Johny Baker (Morgan), Cherish Proctor, Brittany Proctor, Katelyn MacLean, Dillon Halliday (Caitlin) and Cody Halliday (Jessica). He is also survived by his kids and grandkids.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Nichols Funeral Home (187 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Wildwood Cemetery (233 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887). The military honors will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Richard's memory to the Town of Wilmington Veteran's Services, 141 Shawsheen Ave. Wilmington, MA 01887.