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  The Carlson Funeral Home has been serving families at it's 45 Franklin Square location for almost
70 years. Built in 1861, as the parsonage for South Congregational Church, it is Italiante in
architectural style and was home to four ministers and their families until being sold in 1890
to Mortimer Judd, one of New Britain's leading industrialists. In January of 1933, the house was
purchased by Aaron W. Carlson for use as a funeral home. Mr Carlson had originally owned a retail
furniture store and funeral service in downtown New Britain.
Aaron Carlson was joined by his son, Ernest W. Carlson in the 30's. Ernest's twin brother Leonard
joined the firm after World War II. Both served our country in Army graves registration units
during the war, Ernest in Europe and Leonard in the Pacific theatre. Together with their
sister, Victoria Larson, Ernie and Lennie continued to operate the funeral home after the death
of their father in 1955. In 1957 a major addition was added to the home and though renovated,
the house still retains it's warm, dignified character.
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A third generation family member, Kent Carlson, joined the firm in 1970. Kent's wife Betsy,
became a licensed funeral director in 1982 and both continue to run the business today.
The fourth generation of the Carlson family are now serving the greater New Britain community. Kent and Betsy's twin sons, James and Erik joined the firm in August of 1999.