VERGENNES — Lawrence Andrew Carlson, 80, went to his Heavenly Reward on Saturday, June 25, 2022 At Helen Porter Nursing and Rehabilitation in Middlebury after a long illness.

He was the son of the late Evelyn (Trudeau) and Roy Carlson. His education consisted of Converse Elementary in Burlington; Robinson Elementary in Starksboro; and Hinesburg High School, where he graduated in 1960. He also attended Johnson State for Liberal Arts. 

In 1962 Lawrence enlisted in the United States Navy. He was stationed in Italy and Great Britain, where he met his late wife Marion O’Flarety. He was honorably discharged in 1966 with the medal of National Defense Service. 

Lawrence and his family returned to the states for a short time, where he worked in food service and retail. The family then returned to Great Britain to live.  

After several years, Lawrence returned to the states to be fully devoted to Food Service Management with the Marriot and Howard Johnsons. He also was co-owner of the Pine Cone Restaurant in Plattsburgh, N.Y. 

Lawrence had a great love for music. His obsession was with Marching Bands, drum lines and band competitions. Hewould road trip it for a view of one. While working for Howard Johnsons in Plattsburgh, he founded and directed the Summertime Youth Band. Lovingly referred to as “Pied Piper Carlson” by the establishment, community and 60 band members, he led them to several first place awards, trophies and state-wide notoriety. 

His last job was food service for the quaint country school of Addison. There he created a marching band that marched in several local parades. He loved the children there, and was constantly planning food events like picnics laced with cotton candy and popcorn. 

Lawrence is survived by his children, Janet Wallace and Roy (Haley) Carlson, both of Wales, Great Britain. He also has three grandchildren, Joshua, Joel and Ella Wallace, also of Wales, Great Britain. He is also survived by his siblings Faith (Charlie) Fuller of Selkirk, N.Y.; David (Linda) Carlson of Milton, Vt.; and twin sisters Edith Frazier and Evelyn (Lester) Little of North Ferrisburgh, Vt.; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He is predeceased by two brothers, Thomas and Karl Carlson and his grandparents Rand and Lodema Trudeau. 

Services will be private.

The family would like to take this moment to acknowledge and thank the nurses, doctors, home heath care workers and hospice for their wonderful care. 

Should you want to make a remembrance in Lawrence’s name please consider Addison County Home Heath & Hospice, PO Box 754, Rt. 7 North, Middlebury, VT 05753.◊