Frank "Pops" Bengtson Jr.

May 10, 1935 - February 26, 2017

Frank E. “Pops” Bengtson, Jr., 81, of New Britain, passed away Sunday (February 26, 2017) at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. A lifelong New Britain resident, son of the late Frank E. Bengtson Sr. and Dorothy (Marsh), Frank was employed at Emhart Corp. for 17 years and the Northeast Carbide in Southington for 6 years. He worked as a maintenance man at his condo building for the past 15 years. Frank received Christ as his LORD and Savior in 1976. He is a member of Central Baptist Church in Southington, where he served as an usher. He was formerly a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Newington. Surviving are three sons, Edward Bengtson of Kensington; Stephen Bengtson of Farmington and Leonard Bengtson of Plainville; and six grandchildren. His fourth son, Stewart, predeceased him in 2014. A Memorial Service will be held Friday (March 10, 2017) 11 AM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in Swedish Cemetery, Portland. There are no calling hours. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com