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