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carl svenson
Mr. Carl J. Svenson, 73, of Loudon NH, passed away suddenly on October 8, 2023 from injuries sustained in a helicopter accident in Croydon, NH.
Born in Woburn, MA, Carl was the son of the late Frederick and Emilie (Lacaroz) Svenson. He was raised and educated in Sanbornton and was a graduate of Franklin High School. Carl enlisted in the United States Air Force, specializing in electronics and proudly served his country for 4 years before being honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1972.
Following his military service, Carl attended and graduated from NHTI. For the remainder of his life, he lived his true passion for flying, the last 35 years as a helicopter pilot for JBI Helicopters. He held many airplane and helicopter certifications and served as a flight instructor for many years.
An avid outdoorsman, Carl had an affinity for hiking and successfully completed the New Hampshire 48 4000-Footers. He also enjoyed playing golf with his wife. Amongst his many trades, he was also a master electrician. He was very talented with his hands and could fix and do just about any challenge that faced him. He was beloved by all and will be lovingly remembered for his enormous heart and dedication to those around him.
