NORTH BROOKFIELD: Oscar “Skip” Carlson, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jill (Dilling) Carlson; many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

Skip was born in Worcester the son of the late Oscar and Jeannette (Harrington) Carlson. He was raised in Holden most of his life before moving to North Brookfield. He worked several years as a truck driver for New England Power Company, Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and Dekalb Chicken Farm until his retirement.

Funeral services will be private. Memorial donations in Oscar’s memory may be made to: Second Chance Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515 or at: Second Chance Animal Services