Michael P. Olson

1946 – 2025

Thompson, CT – Michael P Olson, 79, passed away on July 8, 2025. Michael was born in Southbridge, MA on June 14, 1946, son of the late William and Bridget (Hmay) Olson, Sr. also of Southbridge, MA.

He attended Southbridge schools and was a graduate of Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, MA, where he earned his associate's degree.

Michael served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war from 1965 to 1971; he also served four years in the Massachusetts Air National Guard, in Worcester, MA, during the late 1970's.

He worked for the telephone companies of central Massachusetts for 31 plus years.

Mike was a devoted husband and father, doting over his two daughters and five grandchildren. He and his wife, Linda, enjoyed motorcycling and traveling, taking many trips with family and friends. Archery and hunting were also passions he pursued. Michael was a member of the American Legion Post 67 in N. Grosvenordale, CT, for most of his adult life. He was also a "Tin Can Sailor" member and a member of the USS Compton DD705 Association.

Michael leaves behind his loving wife Linda (Winchester) Olson, married for almost 58 years; his two daughters, Jessica Mongeau and her husband Christopher of Danielson, CT and Alycia Godzik and her husband Matthew of Putnam; his five grandchildren, Xavier and Luna Mongeau and Sophie, Gretta, and Theodore Godzik, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his only brother, William Olson, Jr.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with Michael's family on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 4:00PM to 7:00PM in the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home 48 School St., Webster, MA 01570. For a memorial guestbook please visit www.shaw-majercik.com, where you may offer condolences, share fond memories, or light a candle in his memory. Michael's wishes were donations to be made to the Day Kimball Hospital, Oncology Department, 320 Pomfret St., Putnam, CT 06260.

Day Kimball Hospital - Oncology Department
320 Pomfret Street, Putnam CT 06260
Tel: 1-860-928-7141
Web: http://www.daykimball.org