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i may have not none Mr. Carl Hedquist but we do share a love and was deeply inpacted by U mass Amhest marching band when i heard about the funeral i really wanted to go. even though i am just a high school student. i sadlly couldnt but my thoughts were with him the family and the band. i hummed nighly shadows and the fight song all day long and wearing my uma band day shirt. my thoughts go with him and the family
Posted by: Andrea Shimkus - Lowell, MA Apr 22, 2010
To Carls' wife and family, I have not seen Carl in a number of years but he was a member of our "Kirb's gang"in Melrose, the Mel-Wak gang, and the UMASS crowd as well. Carl was always smiling and he was the life of the party. He loved to laugh and I can remember how he found humor in everything. He was also a gentleman. The last time I saw Carl he told me very seriously that he wanted to
Posted by: Johanna (Deane) True - Byfield, MA Apr 14, 2010
Carl became a part of our Melrose neighborhood gang back in the late 70s. We shared a lot of laughs and good times through the 80s and into the 90s and saw each other occasionally after that. Others have noted the laugh, the distinctive voice, always ready with a story or a joke. I'm glad to hear that his awesome spirit endured even through his illness. I will miss Carl and hope his family can find some comfort in a life well-lived, if too short.
Posted by: John O'Connell - Wilmette, IL - old friend from Melrose Apr 14, 2010
What a great guy! I met Carl on my first day of work at SBLI. My first real job out of college and he couldn't have been more helpful. Without my asking, he made sure I knew what to do and what not to do, who to listen to and who not to listen to and he shared with me little tips to help me be sucessful. He made speding 8-9 hours a day in a basement without windows enjoyable.
Posted by: Jim Welch - Wilmington, MA Apr 13, 2010
I have so many great memories of good times with Carl that I don't know where to begin. Starting in Junior high, Carl was the kid from Wakefield who hung with us Melrose boys. Always funny, he had a girlfriend, a car and good looks....what else could you ask for. Later on he continued to be a good friend, keeping up, visiting my restaurant and telling funny stories. I wish I knew what was happening, but Carl had a private side. So Sorry Carl! Paul
Posted by: Paul O'Connell - Somerville, MA Apr 13, 2010
Ruth, Kevin, and the Hedquist family, We are so sorry to hear of Carl's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Peter and Aimee Conroy - Lakeville, MA Apr 13, 2010
Dear Hedquist Family: Susan & I would like to send our thoughts & prayers to all of you during this very difficult time. We have known your family for many many years.....and what memories we have of Carl, such a funny guy!! As we're sure you have lots of wonderful memories to cherish always! We know he is not suffering anymore & is in a much better place. RIP Carl!! Take care & God Bless!! With symapthy & friendship, Janet Bloom & Susan Johnson
Posted by: Janet Bloom - Wakefield, MA Apr 13, 2010
Carl, to one of my closest childhood friends growing up in Wakefield. We had a lot of good times, but as we grew older we seperated after high school. We'll always have the memories of having fun every day. You will be missed dearly and God bless.
Posted by: John Erickson - Leominster, MA Apr 12, 2010
A good friend from high school days, hanging out up at Kirby's...Strangely enough, I just rode in a small convertible on Friday, April 9th with my hair whipping around in the wind and thought of you, Carl and all the snarls I used to have to untangle after rides in the cool, little MG...A great guy then, for sure... sounds like you were a great guy to the end. Glad to have known you, Carl. Rest in peace.
Posted by: Laura Conti - Saint Louis, MO Apr 12, 2010
I knew Carl from our days working at SBLI. I was lucky enough to spend several years in the next cubicle so we shared many laughs and stories. How can you ever forget the sound of his voice? So distinctive he should have been on radio really. Carl kept everyone there entertained but it was his integrity which made him stand out. He knew right from wrong and was not afraid to say so. "Carl with a C", as he
Posted by: Jay Mulcahy - North Attleboro, MA Apr 12, 2010
