Gail Ann Carlson, 67, of Colonial Beach died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at her home. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Edward Carlson and Anna McGirr. She was nicknamed “Sunny” for her contagious smile and loved her animals.  She is survived by her three children, John, Chris and Sharon Cronin; and five grandchildren, Danny, Vincent, Evan, Kendall and Duncan Cronin.  She was preceded in death by her life partner, Frances Maher and a brother, Edward Carlson. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Free Bird by Lynard Skinnard

If I leave here tomorrow
Would you still remember me?
For I must be traveling on, now
Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see
But, if I stayed here with you, girl
Things just couldn’t be the same
Cause I’m as free as a bird now
And this bird you can not change
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And this bird you can not change
And this bird you can not change
Lord knows, I can’t change

Bye, bye, baby, it’s been a sweet love
Though this feeling I can’t change
But please don’t take it so badly
Cause Lord knows I’m to blame
But, if I stayed here with you, girl
Things just couldn’t be the same
Cause I’m as free as a bird now
And this bird you’ll never change
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And this bird you can not change
And this bird you can not change
Lord knows, I can’t change
Lord help me, I can’t change
Lord, I can’t change
Won’t you fly high, free bird, yeah