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WINDHAM, N.H. — Victoria (Ferris) Carpenter of Windham, N.H., formerly of Methuen and Delray Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness.
Victoria was born in Lawrence and was the daughter of the late James and Zakia (Fadel) Ferris. She was raised and educated in Lawrence and was a graduate of Lawrence High School and the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School, Boston.
She moved to Washington, where she worked as a private secretary for Doctor Robert Oppenheimer who was in charge of the Manhattan Project, which built the Atomic Bomb. While in Washington, she met her beloved husband, Kenneth D. Carpenter with whom she shared 63 loving years of marriage.
After World War II, she and her husband moved back to Methuen. They later lived in Windham, N.H. and Delray Beach, Fla. VIctoria was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dedicated her entire life to her family. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Kenneth D. Carpenter, her brother, Joseph Ferris and her sister, Irene Martin.
Victoria is survived by her daughter, Zakia C. Russo of Salem, N.H.; her son, Kenneth D. Carpenter, II and his wife Maureen of Windham, N.H.; grandchildren, Zakia K. Fiacchino and her husband C.J. of East Hampstead, N.H., Kristen A. Carpenter and her husband Thatcher Wine of Boulder, Colo. and Kenneth D. Carpenter, III and his wife Ruby of Boston. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral services on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Maronite Church, 145 Amesbury St., Lawrence. Cremation will be at Linwood Crematory, Haverhill. Visiting hours will be Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Victoria's memory to St. Anthony's Maronite Church, 145 Amesbury St., Lawrence, MA 01841 or Salem Animal Rescue League, 4 Sarl Drive, Salem, N.H. 03079. For directions and condolences, please visit our website at www.cataudellafh.com.
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Danni Callahan
March 7, 2009
Dear Z,
I just learned of your mother's death. She was such a lovely person.
I have fond memories of her even though I didn't know her well. I remember her coming into our office and talking in the lab. She was the type of person who held your attention and you'd be so interested in what she had to say. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Much Love, Danni
Lynn & Ed Hunter
March 4, 2009
Zakia and Family
Please know how sorry we were to hear about your mother. She was a wonderful neighbor to our son Bob. I remember your Mom giiving me many pointers on growing Gardenias. She was a good lady. We will miss seeing her when we return to New England.
Bernie Nealon
February 27, 2009
To the Carpenters...Victoria was a special lady, how could anyone not love her. I am sure that she is with Ken tonight. Victoria and your family will be in my prayers. God Bless... Bernie Nealon
Angela Green
February 26, 2009
Zakia, I don't know what to say, I am completely at a loss. I really loved your Mother she was a lovely person. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
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Louise Shaheen
February 26, 2009
Zakia, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. It is very difficult losing your parents but I know you will have many wonderful memories to treasure. My condolences to you and your family.
Louise Shaheen
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