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FAIRFIELD, Conn. Karen Alice Dagmar Carlson Hanson of Fairfield died April 14 at Carolton Convalescent Hospital in Fairfield. She was 92.
Hanson was born in Bronx, N.Y. and was married to the late Verner B. Hanson for 70 years. She moved to Fairfield several years ago to be near relatives and help at Andre's Bakery. Hanson was an active member of the Scandinavian Club and North Star Lodge 48 as well as a charter member of Northern Lights Singers.
She was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church Black Rock and Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Fairfield.
She was predeceased by her husband Verner and two brothers, Roy Carlson and Arne Coster. She is survived by a niece, Linda Carlson, of Otego N.Y.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Fairfield, with Rev. Mark Christoffersen officiating. Burial will be private. Larson Funeral Home in Bridgeport is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to the Scandinavian Club, 1351 S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 or Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 160 Hill Farm Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.
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