Obituary of David A. Carpenter

Quinebaug, CT David A. Carpenter, Sr, 74, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home of Worcester surrounded by his loving family. David was born Worcester, MA. He is the son of the late Lester Carpenter and Ruth (Barrett) Boss. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Karen (Feige) Carpenter , one daughter: Lori Addington and her husband Marc of Thompson, CT and one son: David A Carpenter Jr. and his wife Paula of Charlton.Three grandchildren Courtney, Madelyn and Paiyton. Four sisters: Beverly Faggianno of Quincy, MA, Judy O'Reilly of Greenwood, SC, Bonnie Scott of Oxford and Tammy Brown of Worcester. Two brothers: Gary Carpenter of Warrick, RI and Michael Boss of Charlton. Three Step Siblings and several nieces and nephews Predeceased by his brother, Donald Carpenter, Step Father, Ernest Boss. David was proud to enlist in the USMC serving during peacetime 01/28/1960 to 01/27/1964 as a Corporal. He was employed by Marane Oil Worcester as a diesel Mechanic. He later worked 20 years for the Oxford Public Schools as a janitor . He lived many years in Oxford and enjoyed Florida in retirement. He loved working on classic cars always having a project car. Most of all spending time with family and his grandchildren and grand dogs. At his request there are no services . Bartel Funeral Home and Chapel 33 Schofield Ave. Dudley Ma 01571 assisted the family with arrangements www.bartelfuneralhome.com Please Omit flowers donations to the UMass/Memorial Office of Advancement 333 South Street Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Pediatric Cancer Center 508-856-5615 or umassmemorialhealthcare.org