Lucille M. Carlson

SHEFFIELD — Lucille M. Carlson, 96, of Sheffield died Sept. 29, 2021, at Fairview Hospital after a brief illness.

Lucille was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Feb. 15, 1925. daughter to Theresa (Karl) and Harry Nessler.

Lucille worked with her husband, Norman, running Carlson’s Berkshire Nursery from 1959 to 2006 in Ashley Falls and as a CNA at Fairview Commons Nursing Home in Great Barrington.

She was an accomplished amateur artist in watercolor.

Lucille’s husband, Norman V. Carlson, predeceased her in June 2006.

Lucille is survived by her two sons, Eric J. Carlson and his wife, Pat, and Gary C. Carlson and his wife, Susan; five grandchildren, Daniel Carlson and his wife, Christina, Andrew Carlson and his wife, Ashleigh, Amanda Goewey and her husband, Bill, Christopher Carlson and his wife, Jennifer, and Ryan Carlson; as well as four great-grandchildren.

In keeping with Lucille’s wishes there are no services; the family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to Birches-Roy Funeral Home.

Condolences may be made through www.birchesroyfuneralservices.com.

Latest News

Housy boys defeat Shepaug 1-0 in BL tournament semifinal

The HVRHS boys rejoice around Jackson McAvoy after he scored the game-winning goal against Shepaug with just two minutes left to play.

Photo by Riley Klein

WASHINGTON — Housatonic Valley Regional High School’s boys varsity soccer team advanced to the Berkshire League tournament final after a 1-0 win over Shepaug Valley High School in the semifinal game on Friday, Oct. 24.

Jackson McAvoy scored the game-winning goal with just two minutes remaining.

Keep ReadingShow less
Classifieds - October 23, 2025

Help Wanted

Weatogue Stables has an opening: for a full time team member. Experienced and reliable please! Must be available weekends. Housing a possibility for the right candidate. Contact Bobbi at 860-307-8531.

Services Offered

Hector Pacay Service: House Remodeling, Landscaping, Lawn mowing, Garden mulch, Painting, Gutters, Pruning, Stump Grinding, Chipping, Tree work, Brush removal, Fence, Patio, Carpenter/decks, Masonry. Spring and Fall Cleanup. Commercial & Residential. Fully insured. 845-636-3212.

Keep ReadingShow less
School spirit on the rise at Housy

Students dressed in neon lined the soccer field for senior night under the lights on Thursday, Oct. 16. The game against Lakeview was the last in a series of competitions Thursday night in celebration of Homecoming 2025.

Hunter Conklin and Danny Lesch

As homecoming week reaches its end and fall sports finish out the season, an air of school spirit and student participation seems to be on the rise across Housatonic Valley Regional High School.

But what can be attributed to this sudden peak of student interest? That’s largely due to SGA. Also known as the Student Government Association, SGA has dedicated itself to creating events to bring the entire student body together. This year, they decided to change some traditions.

Keep ReadingShow less