Erik Olsen, 70, of Basom, N.Y., arrived at his Heavenly home on Nov. 17, 2025. Erik spent his final days on earth surrounded by his family’s love and music.

Erik was born on Feb. 12, 1955 to Oddmund and Evelyn (Hale) Olsen in Sharon, Conn. He moved to Basom as a child and lived on Sour Springs Road with his parents and siblings. Erik spent many years working on his uncle Addison Prindle’s farm in Connecticut and has shared many stories about his experiences there. He graduated from Oakfield-Alabama High School, Class of 1973. On April 20, 1974, he married the love of his life, Cheryl Fry, and together started their family legacy.

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