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James "Jim"
Olson
Olson
1936 - 2017
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Obituary for James "Jim" Olson
James A. Olson
Lubec and Plantsville, CT
James A. “Jim” Olson , 80 , passed away on May 8, 2017, at Midstate Medical Center, Meriden, CT. “He was a faithful friend of Bill W.” Jim was born in Lubec October 7, 1936 the son of the late Harold and Doris (Seeley) Olson.
After graduating from high school in Lubec, he moved to Madison, Ct. He was employed by Pratt & Whitney prior to his retirement in 1996. After his retirement he split his time between Lubec and Plantsville . Jim was an avid Red Sox fan , and loved his UConn Huskies women's basketball. He also enjoyed traveling , and spending time with family and friends .
He is survived by two daughters Julie McGough and her partner David Bouchard of Levant , and Cindy Murray and her husband David of Lubec; a son Larry Olson of Clinton , CT ; a brother John Olson of New Haven , CT ; two sisters Laura Calder and Rhoda Eaton of Lubec ; four grandchildren ; and many nieces , nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by his dear friend Carleen Kenyon , and her daughter Kathleen Kenyon.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his former wife, Diana ; four brothers – Ernest Olson and wife Dottie , George Olson and wife Ina , Bob Olson and wife Marie, and Ted Olson.
Memorial services will be held 1 pm Saturday June 10, 2017 at the Christian Temple Church , Lubec , with burial following in the Olson Cemetery, Lubec.
The family would like to thank the critical care unit at Midstate Medical Center. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Midstate Medical Center, 435 Lewis Avenue , Meriden, CT 06451.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mcclurefamilyfuneral.com.
Lubec and Plantsville, CT
James A. “Jim” Olson , 80 , passed away on May 8, 2017, at Midstate Medical Center, Meriden, CT. “He was a faithful friend of Bill W.” Jim was born in Lubec October 7, 1936 the son of the late Harold and Doris (Seeley) Olson.
After graduating from high school in Lubec, he moved to Madison, Ct. He was employed by Pratt & Whitney prior to his retirement in 1996. After his retirement he split his time between Lubec and Plantsville . Jim was an avid Red Sox fan , and loved his UConn Huskies women's basketball. He also enjoyed traveling , and spending time with family and friends .
He is survived by two daughters Julie McGough and her partner David Bouchard of Levant , and Cindy Murray and her husband David of Lubec; a son Larry Olson of Clinton , CT ; a brother John Olson of New Haven , CT ; two sisters Laura Calder and Rhoda Eaton of Lubec ; four grandchildren ; and many nieces , nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by his dear friend Carleen Kenyon , and her daughter Kathleen Kenyon.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his former wife, Diana ; four brothers – Ernest Olson and wife Dottie , George Olson and wife Ina , Bob Olson and wife Marie, and Ted Olson.
Memorial services will be held 1 pm Saturday June 10, 2017 at the Christian Temple Church , Lubec , with burial following in the Olson Cemetery, Lubec.
The family would like to thank the critical care unit at Midstate Medical Center. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Midstate Medical Center, 435 Lewis Avenue , Meriden, CT 06451.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mcclurefamilyfuneral.com.
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