Laura May Carlson

Laura May (Wilson) Carlson, 96, of Henniker NH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family members, on February 10, 2024. After a period of failing health – at 96 this is no surprise – she spent her last days at a nursing home in Goffstown NH. She was home with care until she was 95. Laura was born in Berlin, NH on October 23, 1928. The family moved from that area to Henniker where Laura was introduced to dairy farming and her twin brothers Lee and Leon. She married Carl as soon as she graduated from Henniker High School in 1947. They continued farming, having 5 children and improving her sewing skills until a few years after her father passed in 1961. She cleaned houses, worked at the switchboard in Henniker, worked at the bowling alley in Henniker and finally ended up at New England college where she took an early retirement shortly after her husband’s passing. Before Carl passed, they made the trip of a lifetime to California and back in their motor home. She continued to sew for more people than ever before, including New England College. She traveled extensively in the US after her retirement. Laura was a kind and thoughtful person who loved her family deeply. She ALWAYS made sure that her family came first – no matter what. She was well known for her sewing abilities having donated her time, often making cheerleading uniforms for many generations at Henniker High School. She served on the School Board and was deeply invested in the school system even after her children had graduated. Every year she hosted a sit-down thanksgiving dinner for 40+ people, a Christmas Eve gathering for her family and some friends, and a Memorial Day barbeque for her family and friends in her home. She opened her home up to family and friends on multiple occasions – to sleep, eat, or just visit. She leaves behind her 4 children Sharon Ellis of Lake Worth FL, T. Brent Carlson and his wife Roberta of Contoocook NH, Lynil Frink of Henniker NH, and Carlene Lapierre and her husband Randy of Farmington NH; brothers Lee A. Wilson and Leon O. Wilson; 8 grandchildren Stephanie (Colby) Manevitch of Boca Raton FL, Mia (Colby) Johnson of Loveland CO, Jill Frink of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Garrett Frink of Concord NH, Laith Frink of Concord NH, Brian George of Contoocook NH, Brooke Carlson of Contoocook NH, Corin Cutter of Farmington NH, and Carroll Cutter Jr of Farmington NH; 12 Great grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and ,many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son Carl Lindberg Carlson Jr.; husband Carl L. Carlson; grandson Robert Frink; and her 3 sons-in-law Joseph Ellis, Norman Frink, and Carroll Cutter. Calling hours will be held at Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home, 32 School Street Hillsboro NH, on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5:00-7:00pm. A church service will be held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 158 Old W. Hopkinton Road Henniker, on Saturday, May 10th at 11:00, followed by a graveside service at Henniker New Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion in Contoocook, 169 Bound Tree Rood Contoocook. All services are under the care of Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Services. www.holtwoodburyfh.com.

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Laura May Carlson

February 10, 2025