Frank W. Carlson, age 85, of Norwell, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013. Loving husband of Shirley M. (Lewis) and beloved father of Frank W. Carlson Jr. and wife Sandra of Abington, Ann Marie Griffith and husband Warren of Kingston, Jeffrey K. Carlson of Kingston, and the late James L. Carlson. Loving grandfather of Heather Carlson McCarthy of Carver, Leila Griffith of Weymouth, Joseph J. Schnabel of Abington and Brian V. Schnabel of Weymouth. Brother of the late Harry Carlson of NY.

Mr. Carlson was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy during both World War II and Korea. He was a retired employee of Stop and Shop, where he worked as a Supervisor in the refrigeration and air conditioning department.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 1:30 pm in the Church Hill United Methodist , 11 Church St., Norwell, MA. 02061. Visiting hours Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 4-8 pm in McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 30 Central St. (off Rt. 123, near State Police Barracks), Norwell Center. Interment Private.