Mrs. Jean A. Carlson

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Jean Ann (Davidson) Carlson, who passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024 at the age of 88. Jean was born on the 17th of January 1936 in Waterville, ME to Agatha Mildred (Brownrigg) Davidson and John Stephen Davidson. She grew up in a musical family in Waterville, ME and attended schools in Winslow, ME graduating from Winslow High School in 1953. Under the direction of her father, who was the music teacher and band leader for Winslow High School, she was a flutist and drum major. Jean attended the University of Maine at Orono graduating in 1957 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education where she met her lifelong friends Margie and Rosie. After graduation, Jean’s first job teaching was in New Britain, CT. While in New Britain, Jean met her future husband and the love of her life, Robert Goran Carlson, at a dance and they married shortly thereafter. After her husband passed away in 1970 and with two small children to raise, Jean obtained first her Masters Degree in Education and then completed her doctoral coursework in Special Education. Her entire career was devoted to teaching, first as an elementary school teacher and then as a special needs teacher for incarcerated teenagers at the Rhode Island Training Center from which she retired. After retirement, Jean moved to Pembroke, ME serving as an officer with the Pembroke Historical Society and volunteering with the Pembroke Library. Outside of her professional life, Jean was a passionate amateur genealogist, gardener, rug maker, knitter, and enjoyed hosting dinner parties for her friends. She loved spending time with her family and friends, always bringing joy and laughter to those around her. Jean moved to Adams, MA in the fall of 2020 to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She loved her views of the hills from her in-law apartment and spending time with her great-grandsons when they came to visit. Jean / Mom / Grandma / GG will be deeply missed by her devoted children Lisa Carlson Segura (Ruben) and Eric Carlson (Heidi), grandchildren Kristin Segura Lyons (Corey), John Segura, Patrick Carlson, Amber Carlson (Sheena), Joanie Segura Flanagan (Mark), Angela Segura Rivera (Luis), great-grandchildren Dakota and Dylan, and countless friends. Jean is also survived and missed by her sister, Jacqueline (Davidson) Paugh, her nieces Sherry (Paugh) Malloy, Christina (Paugh) Titus, and her nephew Scott Paugh. Her memory will forever be cherished by all who knew and loved them. A memorial service in honor of Jean will be held in Calais, ME in the spring of 2025. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to make donations to the music department of your local school, savethemusic.org, or the Calais, ME music department. Rest in peace, dear Mom. Your loving spirit will always be with us in our hearts.

Mrs. Jean A. Carlson

January 17, 1936 - October 11, 2024