Dr. Collins W. Carpenter

Collins Carpenter Obituary

Carpenter, Dr. Collins W. (Connie)
Canandaigua: Connie Carpenter, Age 85 of West Lake Rd. died at home on August 25, 2008. Connie was born September 2, 1922 in Rochester, was a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School and practiced oral surgery in Canandaigua for over 40 years. He served in the US Navy Dental Corp during WWII and the Korean War.
A lifelong advocate for public education, Connie served as a Canandaigua School Board member and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Finger Lakes Community College. Following his retirement in 1986 he opened a small woodworking shop in his home, building a variety of custom furniture and cabinetry. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Verna Carpenter; 2 daughters, Gail Carpenter and Susan Berlin; son, Gary Carpenter; 6 grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 29th at 5 PM at the United Church, 11 Gibson St., Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the FLCC Foundation, 4355 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua 14424. Arr. by Sainsbury Funeral Home, Shortsville, NY.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Aug. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Collins Carpenter

13 Entries

Mark Avery

September 8, 2008

My profound sympathy and condolences for your loss. I will always remember Dr Carpenters kindnesses to me as a youth in the church and in Boy scouts.

Karen Avery Cowell

September 8, 2008

Dr. Carpenter was a gracious, kind gentleman. He did not know me personally, but 40 years ago he took the time to pay me a compliment that meant a great deal to me. His thoughtfulness that day has been an inspiration to me ever since. Please accept my sympathy.

Christine Capitani-Buckley

August 29, 2008

I have only the best most comforting memories of Grandpa Carpenter. What a kind, calming soul! He will certainly be missed.
My love and thoughts go out to the entire Carpenter family. God Bless

Kathy Capitni

August 29, 2008

To Verna, Gary and all of the family,

We send you our sincere condolences and sympathy at this most difficult time.

We must say that Connie will be sincerely missed at our house. We enjoyed his humor and his most kind and gentle manner. If everyone in the world were like Connie, the world would have no problems!

John remembers, on one of Connie's trip to California, when John asked why he couldn't stay longer--Connie's reply was that his pipes might freeze. The next Winter our pipes froze! The laugh was on us!

We send love to all.

Tha Capitani Family

Tom Capitani

August 28, 2008

Connie was an amazing man and a large influence on me as a child. Although my interactions with Connie were limited to his trips to the West Coast, which were few and far between as the years passed, Connie had this way about him that I have never found in another person. He is without a doubt the most caring and friendly man I have encountered in my 28 years on earth. He was one of a kind and will be missed. My condolances go out to the Carpenter Family.

Shirley holcomb

August 27, 2008

I just loved Dr. Carpenter.He was a wonderful man.We will all miss him.He was the best dentist I ever had.

Brian Gagliardi

August 27, 2008

It is difficult to use mere words to describe Connie. His kind, thoughtful, and generous spirit is an inspiration to anyone who had the pleasure to meet him. I will always remember his stories and zest for life. I will miss him dearly. I feel honored to have known him. Canandaigua will never be the same without him. God bless you Connie.

Jo Anna Gagliardi

August 27, 2008

We will all miss Connie and his zest for life. He was a constant fixture on our little corner. On any given day he might be cutting down trees (at 8 am in his 80’s), plowing our driveway (“for fun”), telling stories to the kids, waving to the neighbors, or just puttering in his yard. We have to many memories to mention. Connie was a wonderful man and a wonderful neighbor and he will be greatly missed by our entire family.

Dave Monahan

August 27, 2008

Dr. Carpenter, only one way to describe him.."Outstanding Gentleman". He would wave every time he was out as I passed his house, and at times I would stop and chat with him. He treated everyone with that wonderful, soft spoken kindness that just beamed from him.

I will miss you my friend.

Jean Shirtz { Pierce }

August 27, 2008

I was a patient of Dr. Carpenters back in the 40's and 50's. I can not express how great a dentist he was.The whole family loved him.

Bob Goodwin

August 27, 2008

Mr. Carpenter was a neighbor and we would always wave to each other. I was at function that honored him several years ago and was happy to find out that he and I both attended the same high school in Rochester (East High School). He was always helping people in the area with yard mowing in the summer and snow plowing in the winter even though he was in his 80's. A great man who will be sorely missed.

Marion Cassie

August 27, 2008

Connie was a local treasure. A true gentleman who was a shining example of all of the best parts of human nature. Gentle, kind, generous, hard working, helpful to anyone who needed him. Without ever wanting or taking any credit, he quietly helped many people in the community.

I will miss his wisdom, and the many stories of local history he would share with those of us who spent time with him at the gallery where we proudly displayed his beautiful woodworking.

My deepest sympathy to Connie's family, and to all of the many people who were lucky enough to have Connie's life touch theirs.

Nora

August 27, 2008

Doctor Carpenter was probaly one of the nicest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was always happy and never had a bad word about anyone or anything. I will miss him very much.

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