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William Carpenter Obituary

WOONSOCKET - William A. Carpenter, 89, of Woonsocket, died June 16, 2017 in Bayberry Commons, Pascoag. He was the husband of the late Jean T. (Smith) Yarbough Carpenter. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Sam and Victoria (Makowski) Carpenter.
"Bill" Carpenter worked 24 years as a maintenance carpenter for Miller Electric Woonsocket, retiring in 1990, and was a part-time bartender for the Shamrock Café, Woonsocket for several years. He was formerly a member of the Kennedy Manor Social Club.
He is survived by his stepdaughter, Sheila J. Yarbough of Harrisville, R.I. He was the brother of the late Albert and Joseph Carpenter.
Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket.
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Published by Woonsocket Call from Jun. 19 to Jun. 29, 2017.

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Sheila J. Yarbough

June 12, 2025

Love and miss you, Bill. Praying that you and Mom are at peace and together once again.

Love Eternally to you both.

Sheila

Sheila Yarbough

June 12, 2023

Remembering you with love and heartfelt thoughts.

Sheila Yarbough

June 29, 2017

I will miss you...may you be at peace now and once again with my Mom and your loving wife. Love you both.

June 20, 2017

As you remember your beloved one, may our Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. Ps 94:18-19

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