Richard C. Carlson

Richard C. Carlson of Bloomfield and Clinton, born September 6, 1940, died on Monday, May 9, 2016, surrounded by his family. Richard was born and raised in West Hartford by his parents David Eric and Mabel Steele Carlson. He attended West Hartford schools and graduated from Hall High School in 1958, with High Honors. He earned his B.S. degree at the University of Hartford with accounting honors in 1963 and his M.S. in Computer Science from R.P.I. in 1975. Richard joined Travelers Insurance Company in 1972, working there until 1992 when he retired as a Certified Internal Auditor and head of Internal Audit. Richard was a very active member of society. He served on the Client Security Fund Committee for eight years, working to compensate those who had been wronged by their attorney’s. In addition, he was active in the Hartford Power Squadron, teaching its weather course and serving as commander from 2010 to 2013. He was also involved in the Adult Learning Program and led its hiking group with his wife for many years. He enjoyed reading, gardening, technology, and the New York Times crossword and acrostic puzzles. At his most loved Clinton cottage (his “shining castle by the sea”), he enjoyed fishing, sailing and spending time with his grandchildren. Richard leaved behind his beloved wife and best friend of 55 years, Betty, his son Eric, daughter-in-law Laura, and his two much adored grandchildren Samantha and Andrew. Additionally he is survived by his brother David A. Carlson and sister-in-law Helen; his brother-in-law Richard Eppler and wife Mary; his nephew Steven Eppler and his nieces: Elissa Carlson, Kathryn Witkun, and Deborah Eppler. He was predeceased by his nephew, John Carlson. Richard will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his family. There will be a memorial service at 1PM on Monday, May 16, 2016 at the Unitarian Society of Hartford, 50 Bloomfield Ave., Hartford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hartford Symphony, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106 online at www.hartfordsymphony.org or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 online at www.cancer.org. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com