ST. GEORGE — Methyl  A. Carlson, 78, passed away at the Sussman House in Rockport, with her loving family by her side on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Methyl was born on July 11,1939 in Milbridge to parents Francis Myrick and Ida Burke Myrick.

Methyl  attended schools in St. George and graduated from the St. George High School. Methyl  married the love of her life, Milfred Carlson, and they began raising their family in St. George. Methyl gained employment from Van Ballens in Rockland, Maine as she  was a talented seamstress and did alterations from her home for many families and companies all while her children were growing up.

Methyls passion was sewing as her family has said and she was always “up for a roadtrip.”  Some of Methyls favorite times were attending church with her sisters in Waldoboro as well as spending quality time with her family.

Methyl was predeceased by her parents, her husband Milfred and her sister, Peggy Reynolds,who recently passed on September 18 .

Left to cherish her memories are her children Sons Brice (Stephanie) Carlson, Dale Carlson, and Richard (Holly) all of Tenants Harbor; der daughter Wanda Ausplund (David) of Tenants Harbor; her sister, Mary Jane Simmons, of Friendship; and her brother, Mike Myrick of Cushing. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jonah Carlson, Christopher Carlson, Greta Carlson, Sean Carlson all  of Tenants Harbor; Courtney Ausplund, of Port Clyde; Amelia Ausplund of South Portland, as well as Mary Carlson of Naples, Fla., and Crystal Carlson, of Mississippi.  A great granddaughter Ruby Cushman of Port Clyde,  as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family has chosen to honor Methyl’s life privately.

Hall’s of Thomaston has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences please visit her Book of Memories at www. Hallfuneralhomes.com.