Charles R. Carpenter, Jr., 83, of Park Street, Attleboro, died on Monday, October 2, 2006 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor Margaret (Heinz) Carpenter to whom he was married in Wrentham, Massachusetts on April 11, 1953 and who died on August 4, 2006.
Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on July 8, 1923, he was a son of the late Charles R. Carpenter, Sr. and Rosamond (Cook) Carpenter. He was raised and educated in Attleboro where he was a 1941 graduate of Attleboro High School.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the World War II era.
A lifelong resident of the City of Attleboro, Mr. Carpenter was employed as a dispatcher for Texas Instruments in Attleboro for 33 years prior to his retirement in 1986.
He was a longtime member of Murray Unitarian-Universalist Church in Attleboro.
A proud veteran, he was a member of the American Legion Post 20 in Attleboro. He truly treasured the time spent with his grandchildren.
Mr. Carpenter enjoyed watching television and reading; however, his truest satisfaction came from helping others. Subscribing to this philosophy, he served as the ombudsman for Bristol Elder Services since 1988 and often visited residents at local nursing homes to ensure high levels of service and care for residents.
He leaves three daughters: Mary-Ellyn Popowich of North Kingstown, Rhode Island; Martha A. Lawton of South Attleboro and Sara J. Kass of Attleboro; six grandchildren: Stephen, Michael and David Popowich all of North Kingstown, Rhode Island; Patrick C. Lawton of South Attleboro and Lewis F. and Olivia L. Kass both of Attleboro; a sister: Eleanor H. Conlan of Attleboro; a brother: Robert O. Carpenter of Gilbert, South Carolina and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Edward R. Carpenter and Richard C. Carpenter.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a period of remembrance reflecting upon the lives of both Charles and Eleanor by attending visitation in their memory and honor on Friday, October 6, 2006 anytime between 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the “John Murray Room” of Murray
Unitarian-Universalist Church, 505 North Main Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Celebration of Mr. Carpenter’s Life on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 11:00 AM at Murray Unitarian-Universalist Church, 505 North Main Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts with the Rev. Sandra Fitz-Henry, pastor, officiating.
Private burial with full military honors will precede services on Saturday, October 7, 2006 in the Memorial Garden of Murray Church.
Following services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of fellowship, refreshment in the “Unity Room” of Murray Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Murray Universalist-Unitarian Church, 505 North Main Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703.
To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit our on-line register book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.
