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Daniel Dechert Carpenter Jr.

Daniel Dechert Carpenter Jr. obituary, Hamden, CT

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Hamden, Connecticut

Daniel Carpenter Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of DANIEL DECHERT CARPENTER, JR, 74, of Hamden, CT and Temagami, Ontario, on January 1, 2025. Born in Bermuda, and raised here and in Easthampton MA, Dan graduated from Williston Academy, class of 1968. As an English Speaking Union exchange student, he attended The Gresham's School in the UK before matriculating at Dartmouth College, Class of 1973. Dan was a devoted teacher of science at The Eaglebrook School and an expert canoeist and guide through the wilderness of northern Ontario, where he had a lifelong association with Keewaydin Canoe Camps. Thousands of students and campers from all corners of North America had the good fortune to know him as teacher, mentor and friend. During his retirement years, Dan immersed himself in his passions for organic gardening and photography of flora and fauna. He continued to spend happy summers in the provincial forest surrounding his family's island on Lake Temagami.Dan was predeceased by his parents Daniel Dechert Carpenter, Sr and Jane Winslow Conyers of Pembroke, Bermuda and his brother William Stratton Carpenter of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Survivors include Peter Chapin Carpenter (Pembroke, Bermuda), Deborah Carpenter Jerome (Barrington, RI), Jennifer Carpenter Reid (Joseph) (Easthampton, MA), Clare Jerome (Sarasota, FL), Jennie Jerome Cybowicz (Adrian) (Cranston, RI), Gates Jerome (Sarasota, FL), Sam Jerome (Hannah) (Franklin, MA) and Kristin Carpenter (Albuquerque, NM.) He also leaves his beloved great niece Natalie and great nephew Milo Cybowicz.A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Beecher and Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518. Memorial Contributions may be made in Dan's honour to: The Carpenter Long Trip Fund at The Keewaydin Foundation, 500 Rustic Lane, Salisbury, VT 05769.

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Published by The Royal Gazette on Jan. 14, 2025.

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Tom Fusonie

May 12, 2025

"Carp" was one of my hockey coaches at Eaglebrook and 8th grade dorm advisor. He was a great mentor in life and hockey. He deeply cared about all of us and I can to this day remember his kind smile and great sense of humor. He called me Gabby because I was quiet then. Little did he know I'd turn into a non-stop talking lawyer and really be a Gabby. He was a great man. A legend to those of us around him at Eaglebrook in the late 80s/early 90s.

Alex Taylor

May 12, 2025

"Carp" was a dorm master while I was at Eaglebrook School. There were no teacher/mentors I ever experienced in my boarding school career as engaged and interested in us kids as he was. I remember him fondly every day and that was 35 years ago. He was a very fine man.

Chris Theberge

February 17, 2025

Dan was a wonderful advisor and mentor to me at Eaglebrook. He always looked after the students and took a genuine interest in our wellbeing. Will never forget visiting his enchanted island on lake Temagami. Thank you for the wonderful memories Carpie. My sincere condolences to his family.

DENNIS MOSELEYWILLIAMS

January 16, 2025

I treasure you, Danny. I think about you, Bill, your dad, who we called Leroy and who always had a kind word and a funny quip, and of course, your mother Jane every day. The number of young men you have influenced in your life is astonishing. Carp! Carp! Carp!

Cathy Mercer Platten

January 16, 2025

Peter - sending best wishes to you and your family at this very sad time. I love you my friend.

S Madeiros

January 15, 2025

Peter , sending you condolences and keeping you in my thoughts on Dan's passing.

Scott Springgate

January 15, 2025

As a student, colleague, and most of all friend, Danny is my true inspiration. Danny, as well as the entire Carpenter family, inspired me to be my best self. Offering advice and spirit when asked for, and support when needed most. I live with Danny, Bill Carp, Dan Sr. and Jane in my heart forever. All my love. Scott

Sue McCarty

January 15, 2025

Peter, so sorry to hear about Danny's passing. Thinking of you and sending prayers and condolences to you all.

Lyn

January 15, 2025

Dear Peter, My empathy on your loss of your brother. With best wishes, Lyn V

Scott Springgate

January 14, 2025

As a student, colleague, and most of all friend, Danny is my true inspiration. Danny, as well as the entire Carpenter family, inspired me to be my best self. Offering advice and spirit when asked for, and support when needed most. I live with Danny, Bill Carp, Dan Sr. and Jane in my heart forever. All my love. Scott

Desmond Pullen

January 14, 2025

Every time I hear and see Canada geese as they fly by on their migration route, I think of Dan. I remember those wonderful times Dan and I had as friends and colleagues.

Lill Van Order

January 14, 2025

I have fond memories of Dan as a co-faculty member at EBS he was loved by students and faculty. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends

Tom Gilbert

January 12, 2025

I have a few thousand memories of times Danny and I spent together (camp, Europe, school), all of them amazing and filled with laughter and wisdom.

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