Rochester, NH

Richard Earle "Rick" Carlson, age 64, of Rochester, died November 22, 2020 at Wentworth-Douglas Hospital in Dover, after a period of failing health.

Born May 16, 1956 in Brockton, Massachusetts, a son of Verne and Fostina Mae (Wheeler) Carlson, he resided there for years, moved to Farmington, NH and resided in Rochester, NH for 37 years.

Rick was a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard.  He had worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

He was an avid Harley rider and enjoyed playing pool, a State Champion pool player.

Survived by his wife of 37 years Becky L. (Tuttle) Carlson, his daughter Danielle, 2 stepchildren, his granddaughter Tabitha, grandsons: Logan and Liam, 2 sisters: Judy and Sue, also several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by a brother Verne Carlson.

A private graveside service was held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Farmington.