Obituary of Oscar Clifford Larson

Oscar Clifford Larson, age 85, of Duxbury and Vero Beach, Fl., died peacefully at his home in Florida on February 10th. He was the son of Jenny and Olaf Larson of Wellesley. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years Natalie Garland Larson. He leaves behind his daughter Susan Victor, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, son Robert Larson and his wife Suzanne, West Chester, OH, son David Larson, Martha’s Vineyard, MA and his grandchildren Ben and Britta Victor. He also leaves sisters-in-law Eleanor Larson, Norwell, MA, Evelyn McIntyre, Swampscott, MA, Rosalind Banbury and brother-in-law Noble, Northridge, CA and many nieces and nephews. Oscar was a World War II veteran serving in the Army’s Communication Corps based in the Philippines. He was in the first unit to enter Japan after the surrender to set up a communications system there ahead of peacekeeping forces. When he returned to Wellesley he married the love of his life and attended Boston University. After graduating he followed a career in chemical sales starting his own business, Monson Chemicals, in 1966. Monson began as a chemical distribution company and with his partner and long time friend, Bill Holleman, they expanded the company to include a unique patented manufacturing business. They sold Monson in 1987. Oscar was an avid golfer and belonged to the Duxbury Yacht Club. He was a member of the Living Lord Lutheran Church in Vero Beach. He was a kind, generous and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed. Visiting hours will be held at Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main Street (Rt. 106), Kingston on Saturday afternoon Feb. 20th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. A private burial will be held at a later time. Memorial donations may be made to the Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth, MA 02360 or to the Visiting Nurses Association, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL.