Shawn M. Carpenter

Shawn M. Carpenter obituary, Fitchburg, MA

Shawn M. Carpenter

Shawn Carpenter Obituary

Visit the Brandon Funeral Home - Fitchburg website to view the full obituary.

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Shawn Michael Carpenter, on May 22, 2025, at the age of 49.

Born on September 10, 1975, in Stoneham, Ma and a resident of Lunenburg Ma. He was the beloved son of Pamela Dawn (Fallon) Carpenter who passed on May 31, 2020, and father Edward Carpenter of Lunenburg, Ma.

Shawn was preceded in death by his mother; Pamela Dawn Carpenter, and grandparents; John D Fallon and Shirley (Macklin) Fallon and is survived by his father, Edward Carpenter; an uncle, John Fallon of Leominster, Ma; an aunt, Cindy (Fallon) Grasso and her husband Randy Grasso of Fremont, NH, as well as other aunts, uncles and second cousins.

Shawn enjoyed watching sports, especially the Boston Celtics and collecting sports memorabilia. He enjoyed movies and playing video games. Shawn had a passion for music and collecting sneakers. Fishing was one of his favorite pastimes and he was a math whiz. He was loved by all and had many friends. And he shared in his mother’s and nana’s love for family pets, cats and dogs, he adored them all.

The funeral will be a private ceremony, in remembrance of Shawn, in the presence of close family and friends. For information, please reach out to Shawn’s father, Ed Carpenter, at [email protected]

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Brandon Funeral Home - Fitchburg

305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420

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