- Date Of Birth: April 8, 1931
- Date Of Death: March 24, 2019
- State: Massachusetts
John Thomas Carlson, of Plymouth, formerly of Hyannis, died Sunday, March 24, at Laurelwood at the Pinehills. “Tommy” was the loving brother of Nancy Ann Klepser, and the Uncle of Sally Medeiros, Betsy Bernard, Ginny Bernard, Tamra Ham, Teddy Klepser, and the late Timothy Klepser. He is also survived by many grand nieces and nephews, friends, and loved ones. Tommy was born in Yarmouth on April 8, 1931, son of the late John and Ruth Althea (Ellis) Carlson. He was raised in Hyannis and graduated from Barnstable High School. Tommy went on to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his service he was dedicated to the care of his parents and aunt and running the family business, Carlson Signs. Tommy was a master at sign making and especially boat lettering, with customers at many marinas all over the Cape. Faith was a very important part of his life, he attended Christ Chapel in Centerville and was a member of their music choir for many years. Tommy had a beautiful singing voice and was very talented at playing the organ, he took that talent and expanded it as the founder of the Cape Cod Organ Society. Tommy loved to travel and journeyed to destinations all over the world. He spent his winters in Florida and could always be found sitting in the sun on the beach.
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