Obituary: Carolyn Oleson, 53, of Malden

The following is from Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home.

Carolyn S. Oleson, a resident of Malden, formerly of Boston and Medford, died on Wednesday evening, Oct. 22, 2014. She was 53.

Born in Cambridge on Dec. 31, 1960, she was the beloved daughter of the late Richard T. and Margaret (McAleavey) Oleson. Carolyn was a graduate of Medford High School, Class of 1978. She had served as a Candy Striper at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford and had also volunteered for Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for many years. In her spare time, Carolyn enjoyed shopping and visiting the theater. She was generous to a fault, especially when it came to her many nieces and nephews. She was a high level business professional, working as an Accounting Manager for K & L Gates Law Office in Boston, a family company that was very supportive of Carolyn during her illness. Above all, she was a very devoted sister and aunt to her beloved family and friends. She will be dearly missed.

Carolyn was the loving sister of Richard V. and his wife Patricia J. Oleson of Londonderry, New Hampshire, Janice M. Simon of Lynn and Barbara A. and her husband Seth Sargeant of Rutland, Vermont, and the late Glenn M. Oleson. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held from the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Ave., Medford, on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at 9 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian burial celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 514 High St., Medford, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. Donation’s in Carolyn’s memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P. O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. For additional information, please visit www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.