Kenneth C. Olson, 94, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the St. Raphael Campus of Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Gertrude Illingworth Olson. Kenneth was born in New Haven on March 21, 1921; son of the late Axel and Sylvia Swanson Olson. He served his country faithfully in the US Navy during WWII; was on the USS Eisner DE 192 in both Atlantic and Pacific theaters; had worked for High Standard for 30 years retiring from Safety Electric and in his younger years was active in many local baseball leagues. Father of Craig Olson, Paul Olson and the late Thomas Olson. Grandfather of Ryan, Sydney, Zachary, Hunter and Mary Sarah Olson. Brother of Esther Wolfel and the late Margaret Olson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside funeral service in All Saints Cemetery, Friday morning at 11:00. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Craig,
At times like these, words often seem so unfulfilling. However, you should know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all and may the soul of your father be at peace. Please accept my sincere condolences, John.
Mrs. Olson, Ryan and family,
We were sad to hear of your loss. If there's anything we can do please let us know. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May Mr.Olson rest in peace ,he is now in heaven with the Lord and all of his havenly Family.And if we are Blessed as he is we will see him when God calls us home .Mr.Olson was a great ,Grandfather to Ryan and all his grand children my God Bless his Soul .Love You Mr.Olson.
While I never had the pleasure to meet you I have been able to spend time with your grandson Ryan. He is a honorable young man and I am sure that his admiration of you is directly related to how you raised your children and it has been passed on to him. Thank you for your service to our country and may you rest in peace and rise in gods glory.
Dear Olsen Family & Esther;
I had the pleasure of knowing Mr.Olsen and his family throughout my many years at St. John the Baptist.
I also grew up down the street from Mr.Olsen's sister Esther Wolfel.
The obvious and most outstanding trait of all the Olsen's; was their sincere, gentle kindness. Something this world has so little of these days, making the loss of just one who possesses such quality a true loss.
My family and I extend our sympathy to the family and will keep you in our prayers!
Deepest Sympathy
Linda Connors
Craig, I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Bill