Photo courtesy of Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - New London
New London, New Hampshire
May 9, 1941 – Aug 19, 2020 (Age 79)
Newbury, NH-William E. Carruth, 79, of Whitneys Way, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the Concord Hospital.
He was born in Stratford on Avon, Ontario, Canada on May 9, 1941 the son of Elliott and Inid (Hawke) Carruth.
Bill lived in Agawam, MA for 29 years where he was employed as a Trainer by Mass Mutual. While there he was President of the local Chapter of Toastmasters. He moved to Epsom, NH in 1996 and owned and operated Forge Books before moving to Newbury in 2006 where he and his wife owned and operated The 1806 Inn retiring in 2016.
Bill enjoyed working in his flower gardens, reading and taking care of others.
He is predeceased by a brother, James and a stepson, Matthew Hayes. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen (O’Keefe) Carruth of Newbury, NH; two daughters and their husbands, Lisa and Barry Schweitzer of Quechee, VT and Tobi and Robbie Beman of Westfield, MA; a son and his wife, Robert and Emma Carruth of CT; seven grandchildren, Olivia and her husband, Charlie, Benjamin, Tyler, Jacob, Hailey, Charlie and Oscar; one great grandson, Harry; two stepsons, Patrick Hayes and his wife, Marloes of The Netherlands and their children, Anna and Sien and Sean Hayes of Newbury, NH; a sister and her husband, Norma and Cyprian Soldati of Switzerland; nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. in New Waterloo Cemetery, Warner, NH.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Bill, my greatest regret is that you, Jim and I were never able to sit down as adults and reminisce about the good ole days when we were growing up. We went our separate ways and found then it difficult to connect - but my thoughts and prayers were always with you.
Norma Soldati Meyer-Carruth
August 30, 2020 | Lucerne, Switzerland | Sister
Another good one gone.
Karen and Sean, cherish the memory!
Love, clare
clare hayes
August 29, 2020 | Boston, MA | Family
You will be missed Bill you are such a gentleman loved talking to you on the phone
You are up in heaven with our son Brian he will have a lot of stories to tell you
Angie and Barry Hayes
August 28, 2020 | Boston, MA | Friend
Mike and I are so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was such a joy to talk to whenever he came by and was so kind. The love he had for his family was beyond compare and we will miss him so much. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Heather Chvala
August 25, 2020 | Newbury, NH | Friend
Was surprised and saddened to learn of Bill's passing. I remember him from when our families were friends and lived on the same street in Fairhaven, MA and our fathers worked for the same company. My sympathies to his family. Jill Flack Buelte.
Jill Flack Buelte
August 24, 2020 | NH | Friend
My heart is sad to have lost such a gentleman and inspiration. I hope time is quick to comfort you with loving memories.
Linda Plunkett
August 21, 2020 | Newbury, NH | Friend
Karen and Family So sorry to hear this. Bill was always so kind and generous and caring. He will surely be missed by many. Always there to compliment and give encouragement to many.
Elliot & Susan Hansen
August 21, 2020 | New London, NH | Friend
