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Florence Carpenter Obituary

Florence Carpenter, wife of Bryce K. Carpenter Sr., died on Saturday, April 5, 2014.

She was born in Manchester, daughter of the late Edward F. and Harriet B. Moriarty. Educated in local schools, Florence graduated from the Joseph Lawrence School of Nursing in New London. Dedicated to her profession, Florence worked at Manchester Memorial Hospital for many years and then for Dr. George A.F. Lundberg Jr.

Florence was predeceased by her son Bryce K. Carpenter Jr. in 2013. Besides her husband she leaves her son Dean Carpenter of Manchester, son Craig and daughter-in-law Rikki Carpenter of Tolland, and daughter-in-law Terri Carpenter of East Haddam. She also leaves 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Florence was predeceased by her brother Edward T. Moriarty, formerly of Ellington, and sisters Harriet M. Northrup, formerly of Vernon, and Judith Twible, formerly of Manchester.

There are no calling hours, and burial will be at the convenience of the family.

A memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

The John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Manchester, has care of the arrangements.

For online condolences, visit

www.tierneyfuneralhome.com

Published by Journal Inquirer from Apr. 10 to Apr. 14, 2014.
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To the Carpenter family So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this sad time. Craig/Rikki, if you guys need anything please let us know. love you guys

Chantal & Randy Perigo

April 17, 2014

So sorry for your loss Craig and Dean. Your mom had the most infectious smile and her embracing hugs i will miss immensely. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Love kevin, Joyce and the girls.

Kevin Carpenter

April 13, 2014

Craig So sorry to hear of your loss

Scott Tweedie

April 10, 2014

On behalf of the Lupacchino family, our sincere condolences. Our mother always spoke very highly of Flo. She was great friend to our mom and she will be missed dearly.

April 10, 2014

Never was there a more accepting and loving woman. She will be missed greatly...and forver in our hearts. Love you Mom. C and R

Rikki Carpenter

April 10, 2014

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