R. Elaine (Platt) Carlson

AYER: R. Elaine (Platt) Carlson, 89, a former longtime Ayer resident died Thursday, January 27, 2022 at her home in Delray Beach, Florida. Elaine was born in Andover, February 17, 1932, the daughter of John H. and Florence (Sanborn) Platt and grew up in Andover and Lawrence. She was a 1949 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Lawrence and continued her education at Holy Ghost Hospital School of Nursing. She resided in Ayer for over 50 years. Elaine began her vocation at the Holy Ghost Hospital in Cambridge. Her career brought her to Ayer Community Hospital, Westford Nursing Home, Hale Nursing Home in West Groton and finished her career at the Littleton House Nursing Home before retiring in 1980. Elaine was an accomplished organist and for years played funerals and weddings at St. Mary’s Church in Ayer and St. John’s Church in Townsend. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and studying her Genealogy. Elaine was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Elaine leaves four daughters, Mary E. Macklin of Ayer, Suzanne M. Macomber of Jacksonville, FL, Julie A. Wonkka of Pepperell, Catherine L. Griffin of Delray Beach, FL; a stepdaughter, Kathleen M. Feltus of Nashua, NH; three stepsons, Richard E. Carlson and Ronald L. Carlson both of California, William R. Carlson of Winchendon; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a niece and nephews. In 2015 she was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Warren R. Carlson. She was also predeceased by her son, Edmond P. Cornellier of Athol in 2004. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at St. John’s Church, 1 School Street, Townsend. Burial will follow at St. Augustine’s Cemetery, Andover. Calling hours will be held 4-7 PM Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street (Rte. 119) Townsend Center. For additional information or to leave an online condolence please visit their website at www.andersonfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Matthew John Phillips Scholarship Fund. Clinton Savings Bank, P.O. Box 565, Boylston, MA 01505. Venmo @matthewjohnphillips. Matthew John was her great-grandson.

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R. Elaine (Platt) Carlson

February 17, 1932 - January 27, 2022