Obituary of Robert-E. Carlson

Robert E. "Bunny" Carlson, 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Concord Hospital with his family at his side.Robert was born in Concord on Dec. 10, 1938, the son of the late, Robert C.E. and Esther (Kellom) Carlson.He graduated from Concord High School in 1956. He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran and proud to have been a Marine."Bunny" worked for Roy F. Weston for 30 years and prior to retirement was employed by CLD Engineers.He was an avid hunter, fisherman and a great wood craftsman. He enjoyed time with family and with his beloved dog Raisin.Family members include: his companion of 12 years, Jean Cooper, of Loudon, her children and their spouses. His sister, Mary Ellen Kenney and her husband Philip of Boscawen, sister-in-law Karen Carlson of Hopkinton, three grandchildren, Ashley, Garret and Jesse and one great-granddaughter, Kristen, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Esther, his daughters Kristin Roy and Holly Carlson, a sister Joanne Kilmister and brother-in-law Robert Kilmister, his brother Jon Carlson and a niece Susan Kilmister.There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 11 a.m. at Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main Street, in Concord. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Concord.To view an online obituary and memorial please go to bennettfuneral.com.Arrangements are under the direction of the Bennett Funeral Home.