Mr. Hewitt B. Carlson Obituary (1938

ATTLEBORO – Hewitt B. Carlson, 79, of Attleboro, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017. He was the loving husband of the late Linda (Iacuzzi) Carlson. Born on April 3, 1938 in Attleboro, MA he was a son of the late Carl E. and Beatrice (Benson) Carlson. Hewitt grew up in Attleboro and was a 1956 graduate of Attleboro High School, later attending Northeastern University. He proudly served his county in the United States Army as a Reservist until his honorable discharge in 1965. Hewitt was a craftsman in the Attleboro jewelry industry as a hand engraver, stone setter and designer. During his career he was employed at the Marathon Company, H.F. Barrows Company, Ripley & Gowen and L.G. Balfour Company. In 1994 he formed Kamma Designs, a small company that specialized in hand engraving, stone setting and ornamental designing. Hewitt was a lifelong resident of Attleboro and an active member of the community serving as an Attleboro City Councilman for 10 years. He was also a member of the Attleboro Recreation Commission, the Attleboro Jaycees and a Junior Achievement Advisor/Director. He was a lifetime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - Lodge #1014 in Attleboro. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Karen and Victor Bonneville Jr., Michael and Melinda Carlson of Attleboro, and Anne and Chris Rodrigues of North Attleboro. Hewitt was the proud grandfather of Jakob, Josilyn, Jaide and Julya Carlson, and Jackson and Zoe Rodrigues. He is also survived by his brothers and their spouses, C. Herbert and Janice Carlson of Attleboro, and Richard and Marge Carlson of Norton, as well as many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, August 23, from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, MA. Burial will be private for Hewitt’s extended family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community VNA, 10 Emory St., Attleboro, MA 02703 or online at www.communityvna.com/donate.