1933
Carlton
2016
Carlton "Carty" Carpenter
May 4, 1933 — April 3, 2016
North Port, FL / Enosburg Falls, VT- Carlton "Carty" F. Carpenter, born in Berkshire, VT on May 4th, 1933, son of Fay and Belle Carpenter passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the age of 82, with his best friend and loving wife, Alyda by his side.
Carty leaves behind the love of his life, wife of 59 years- Alyda (Elwood) Carpenter; daughter Karen (Perry) and husband Glenn of Poland, Maine; daughter Bonnie (Lang) and husband Charles of Venice, Florida; seven most loved grandchildren- Major Benjamin Perry and wife Amanda of Strafford, VA; Emily (Rinchich) and husband Nick of Poland, ME; Sally (Goulet) and husband Aaron of Sarasota, FL; Rachel (Haushaulter) and Husband Josh of Vilseck, Germany; Maggie Perry of Ft. Myers, FL; Tyler Lang and wife Elsa of Milwaukee, OR; Sarah Lang of Venice, FL. He also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren; Hannah, Abigail, and Elijah Perry of Strafford, VA; Cole, Tucker, and Ashton Rinchich of Poland, ME; Evie Lang of Venice, FL. He is survived by his beloved sister Marian Wetherbee and brother Roy Carpenter, whom he shared a very special bond; sister-in-laws, Linda Carpenter, Mary Parent, Ilene Cooper, Rose Elwood; brother-in-laws, Raymond Bushey Sr. and Floyd Elwood and wife Betty; as well as several nieces and nephews. Carty was predeceased by his parents, Fay and Belle Carpenter, and brother, George Carpenter.
Carty brought joy and warmth wherever he went, and an enthusiasm for life that will always be remembered. He had genuine concern for others above himself at all times. He loved the beauty of God\u0027s creation- the mountains, the streams, the trees- a true nature lover. He had many fun and special times at his hunting camp with his son-in-laws and hunting buddies in Vermont, as well as great days of hiking with his son-in-laws, grandsons, and Florida friends, Tom, Johnny, and Carl.
Carty retired from US Airways, where he worked for 35 years as a ticket agent. He was a member of The American Legion, Post 42 in Enosburg Falls, and The Veterans of Foreign Affairs, Post 778 of Swanton, VT. Carty also served in the US Army ASA where he was stationed in Germany.
Carty had a great love for his family and friends and will be missed beyond measure.
A memorial service will be held Monday, June 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the East Franklin Union Church, 4610 Lake Rd./VT Route 120, East Franklin with Rev. Dr. Jason McConnell officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Enosburgh Center Cemetery.
Carty leaves behind the love of his life, wife of 59 years- Alyda (Elwood) Carpenter; daughter Karen (Perry) and husband Glenn of Poland, Maine; daughter Bonnie (Lang) and husband Charles of Venice, Florida; seven most loved grandchildren- Major Benjamin Perry and wife Amanda of Strafford, VA; Emily (Rinchich) and husband Nick of Poland, ME; Sally (Goulet) and husband Aaron of Sarasota, FL; Rachel (Haushaulter) and Husband Josh of Vilseck, Germany; Maggie Perry of Ft. Myers, FL; Tyler Lang and wife Elsa of Milwaukee, OR; Sarah Lang of Venice, FL. He also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren; Hannah, Abigail, and Elijah Perry of Strafford, VA; Cole, Tucker, and Ashton Rinchich of Poland, ME; Evie Lang of Venice, FL. He is survived by his beloved sister Marian Wetherbee and brother Roy Carpenter, whom he shared a very special bond; sister-in-laws, Linda Carpenter, Mary Parent, Ilene Cooper, Rose Elwood; brother-in-laws, Raymond Bushey Sr. and Floyd Elwood and wife Betty; as well as several nieces and nephews. Carty was predeceased by his parents, Fay and Belle Carpenter, and brother, George Carpenter.
Carty brought joy and warmth wherever he went, and an enthusiasm for life that will always be remembered. He had genuine concern for others above himself at all times. He loved the beauty of God\u0027s creation- the mountains, the streams, the trees- a true nature lover. He had many fun and special times at his hunting camp with his son-in-laws and hunting buddies in Vermont, as well as great days of hiking with his son-in-laws, grandsons, and Florida friends, Tom, Johnny, and Carl.
Carty retired from US Airways, where he worked for 35 years as a ticket agent. He was a member of The American Legion, Post 42 in Enosburg Falls, and The Veterans of Foreign Affairs, Post 778 of Swanton, VT. Carty also served in the US Army ASA where he was stationed in Germany.
Carty had a great love for his family and friends and will be missed beyond measure.
A memorial service will be held Monday, June 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the East Franklin Union Church, 4610 Lake Rd./VT Route 120, East Franklin with Rev. Dr. Jason McConnell officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Enosburgh Center Cemetery.
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