Obituary of Vernon E. Olson, Sr.

Brimfield- Vernon E. Olson, Sr. passed away June 13, 2020.  He was born in Waltham, MA on March 23, 1937 to the late David E. and Nora (Jennings) Olson. Vernon was a long time resident of Brimfield, a town he called home since 1971.  Vernon was predeceased by his loving wife of 45 years, Rita (Derosier) Olson.  He will be forever missed by his son Vernon Jr. and wife Sherrie of Palmer, son Harlan and wife Donna Mae of CT, and daughter Theresa and husband Charles Banks.  Vernon's legacy will continue to live on in his seven grandchildren, Andrew, Katrina and husband Derek Dufresne, Alexandra, Autumn, George, Henry and James as well as twin great-granddaughters Lacey and Addison Dufresne. A calling hour will be held Friday, June 19th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home immediately followed by a burial in Brimfield Cemetery. The family wishes to personally thank each and every person who over so many years has been kind and picked Vernon up on his way to or from his destinations.