Debra (Saleda) Carlson, 72 formerly of Ashland passed away Thur. Jan. 11th after a long period of declining health.  Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Theresa (Regan) Saleda and wife of the late Charles "Chuckie" Carlson who died in 2021.  Debra worked as an office manager for Maurer Electric Co. for many years.

Debra is survived by two children, Elizabeth Oteri and husband David of Medway, and Bryan Warren of Woonsocket, two step-children, Kris Carlson Contrino and husband John, and Keith Carlson and wife Renee, eight grandchildren, Rachel Collupy , Vincent, and David Oteri, Dominick and Ryliegh Warren, Lucy Contrino, and Nick and Corinne Carlson, brother, John Saleda of NH, and was the sister of the late Ronald, Thomas, and James Saleda.

A funeral service will be held Sat. Jan. 20th at 11:00am in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland.  Visitation will be held Saturday from 9:00-10:30am prior to the service.  www.mataresefuneral.com

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project - www.woundedwarriorproject.org