Dotty will be lovingly remembered by her husband Elmer Carlson of Melbourne FL, her sister Isabelle Caffrey of Palm Bay FL, son Bill Carlson of Chicopee MA, daughter Linda Carlson of Manchester CT, daughter Laura Monteleone of Blackshear GA, and an army of grands, great-grands, and even her two great-great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her loving son Roy Carlson who is also resting peacefully at Memorial Gardens.
Dotty was from Brooklyn, New York and was a supportive, dedicated Air Force spouse that enjoyed traveling the world, traveled and raised her four children all across our great country and overseas, always with a smile and grace as this was part of her long adventure that she enjoyed called life. She enjoyed gardening, spending time doing crafts and caring for any and all children that came within hugging distance. She was passionate about wildlife, including butterflies and purple martins, and was an avid, active member of the St. Timothy Lutheran congregation in Melbourne for all of her years.
In lieu of flowers, please submit a donation to the Purple Martin Conservation Association or St. Jude.
There will be a celebration of life on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 11am at St. Timothy.
