John Olson
Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather
John E. Olson, 88, of Deertrail Lane, Berwick, Maine, a loving husband of 50 years, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died at Wentworth Douglas Hospital, Dover, NH on April 13, 2026.
Born in Chelsea on April 18, 1937, he was the son of Alfred B. Ason and Agnes (Everson) Olson. A graduate of Everett High School, he joined the Marines after graduation, then entered the food service industry as a chef at Chateau DeVille in Framingham, MA.
He is survived by his loving children: Mike (Dewey) Olson of Methuen MA.; Paul Olson and his wife, Guine of Sparks, N.V. Robert Olson and his wife, Chris, of Kittery ME.; and his daughters, Sharon Orchard and her husband, Robie of Garner, N.C., Marie Helka and her husband, Ed of Dearborn MI. and Susan Aversa and her husband, Sal of Everett,; 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his oldest son, Gerard Olson and John Olson, and his grandson, John Olson. A memorial service will be held on April 30 at House of Hope in Berwick, Maine. Online condolences may be offered at www.jspelkeyfuneralhome.com. Donations may be made in his memory to the House of Hope in Berwick, ME, which is where he loved to spend time volunteering.