West Bridgewater - Sumner H. Ohlson, 85, of West Bridgewater and Oak Bluffs, died July 2, 2004 at the Windsor Nursing Home in South Yarmouth after a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Catherine M. (Welsh) Ohlson.
Born Jan. 22, 1919, in West Bridgewater, he was the son of the late Carl and Lillie (Hulten) Ohlson.
Raised and educated in West Bridgewater, he was a graduate of Howard High School.
Mr. Ohlson was a liner supervisor for the Brockton Edison Company for more than 40 years, retiring in 1981.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II.
Mr. Ohlson was a member of the Brockton Country Club, Mink Meadow Golf Club on Martha’s Vineyard and was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending his summers in Oak Bluffs.
He is survived by his son, Richard Ohlson and his wife Cheryl of Dennis; three grandchildren, Wendy Ohlson and Jody Singleton, both of Dennis and Eric Ohlson of Plymouth; three great-grandchildren and several nieces. He was father of the late Sally Ohlson and brother to the late Carl Ohlson Jr. and Lance Ohlson.
His funeral services were private. Arrangements were by the Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St., Bridgewater.