Barbara M. Karlson, 87, of East Wareham, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, at the Tobey  Hospital. She was the wife of the late Leroy R. “Buddy” Karlson. She was born in Brockton the daughter of the late Eldon and Delia (DeForge) Evans.

Barbara is survived by her sister Carol A. Lincoln of Lakeville, her daughter in-law Joanne Karlson of Wareham and many loving nieces nephews relatives and friends. She was the mother of the late Richard E. Karlson and sister of the late Eldon Evans and Irene Mobark.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, April 19, from 4-8 p.m. in the Wareham Village Funeral Home 5 Center Street Wareham. Covid-19 protocols are required for all funeral events. Burial will follow in Massachusetts National Cemetery, 1 Bennington Blvd., Bourne, MA on Monday, April 26, at 9:30 a.m. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com