Timothy D. Carlson, age 45, of Chester passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Thursday, October 15, 2026. He was born in Middletown on September 23, 1981, the son of Carol (Zanardi) Drag (Tom) and Douglas Carlson.
Tim was a member of the Graduating Class of 2000 at Valley Regional High School in Deep River. He worked in excavation and construction most recently with D.D. Heser in Clinton.
Tim was an avid fisherman, NASCAR enthusiast, lover of country music and had a great interest in collecting coins, stamps, and sports cards. He was an active member and present President of the Deep River – Chester Lions Club and a member of the Chester Historical Society.
Tim will always be remembered for his yearly Labor Day weekend picnics that he hosted at his home.
Besides his mother and father, he is survived by his sister, Ashley Carlson of Killingworth, step-brother Shawn Drag, step-sister, Allison Clark, his partner, Debra Lupinek of Chester, his many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Tim was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Connie and Bud Zanardi and his paternal grandparents, Jeane and Chris Stallard.
A Celebration of Tim’s Life will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at The Riverhouse At Goodspeed Station, 55 Bridge Road in Haddam. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Tim’s name to the Deep River-Chester Lions Club, Post Office Box 232, Deep River, CT 06417
To share a memory of Tim or send a condolence to his family please visit www.rwwfh.com
Arrangements are in the care of the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook.
