Benilda R. Carlson

HOLDEN

Benilda R. "Dot" (Crespo) Carlson, 75, of Holden, died Wednesday (Nov. 12) in her home after a brief illness.

She leaves her husband of 53 years, Joseph P. Carlson, a son, Kenneth J. Carlson of Worcester, a daughter, Celeste I. Nozzolillo of Holden, three grandchildren, Jonathan J. Nozzolillo of Rutland; Joseph R. and Leah M. Nozzolillo of Holden, two brothers, Albert R. Crespo of Grafton and Adelino R. Crespo of Worcester, a sister Elizabeth M. Butke of Grafton, nieces and nephews. She was born in Botoa, Portugal daughter of Antonio and Ines (Dos Santos) Crespo and has lived here most of her life. She attended Commerce High School.

Mrs. Carlson worked for the Worcester School Department in the Bilingual Department before retiring,

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren; flea marketing; traveling with The Caravan Club and her luncheon's with the Gourme%60 Group.

She was communicate of Saint George's Church

The Funeral will be held Saturday (Nov.15) from FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 West Boylston Street, West Boylston with a Mass at 10 AM in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1290 Grafton Street, Worcester. Burial will be in Saint John's Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 PM Friday (Nov.14) in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701