Leroy R. Karlson Jr., 'Buddy,' 79 of East Wareham, passed away Jan. 25, 2013 at home with his family by his side. Buddy was the husband of 57 years of Barbara M. (Evans) Karlson of E. Wareham.

You are cordially invited to attend his committal service on Friday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, 1 Bennington Blvd., Bourne. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the cemetery at 9:30 a.m.