Carleton A. Tousant, 93, Town of Rutland, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Hospice Residence in Watertown.
Carleton was born on April 11, 1932 in Felts Mills, son of Howard and Beatrice (Lester) Tousant. He graduated from Copenhagen Central School in 1949, and married Lois Failing on October 3, 1954.
He was a self-employed farmer on the Middle Road in the Town of Rutland. He retired from farming in 2008 at the age of 76. He was an avid hunter of racoons, bobcats, and bears. He and his dogs (treeing walkers) were well known throughout New York State, surrounding states and the province of Ontario, Canada. One of his dogs was New York State Grand Champion for two years.
Carleton is survived by his son, Bryan (Vick) Tousant, daughter, Diane McConnell, daughter-in-law, Laura Tousant, 9 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and brother Charles Tousant.
He is predeceased by his parents, wife, son, Craig Tousant, great-grandchild, Crystal Cooksey, and brother, Clifford Tousant.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Maple Hill Cemetery located on the Middle Road in the Town of Rutland.
The family requests any memorial donations be made to the Jefferson County SPCA, 25056 Water St., Watertown, NY.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc. and condolences may be left online at www.reedbenoit.com.
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