Leonard Edward Carlson “Bud” Leonard “Bud” Carlson passed away on August 10, 2016. Bud was born in Baltimore on November 18, 1926. He graduated from Annapolis High School. Bud owned and operated the original Carlson’s Bakery on West Street in Annapolis, and was known for his donuts and cake decorating. Bud was an accomplished amateur oil painter and photographer. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Annapolis Elks and the United Methodist Church. He was a resident of Southdown Shores in Edgewater for 52 years. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley M. Carlson. Bud is survived by his sister, Virginia Mae (Paul) Root; his children Laurel (Brian) Sadler and Thomas (Karen) Elliott; grandchildren Tabitha Turner, Shelley Martin, Erica Sadler, and Jillian Sadler; he is also survived by eight great grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 on Monday August 15th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday August 16th in the Taylor Chapel at 10 AM with burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.