Richard “Dick” Allan Carpenter
ST.ALBANS: Richard “Dick” Allan Carpenter a longtime area resident passed away early Friday, December 16th, 2022, at the St. Albans Healthcare & Rehab Center. His family was at his side.
Born in Rochester, New York on August 15th, 1933, he was the son of the late William and Velma (Wood) Carpenter. Dick was 89 years old.
Dick served his country in the U.S. Navy and then was a longtime dispatcher/record keeper for the St. Albans Police Department. He was a longtime member of the Green Mountain Post # 1, the American Legion, the former Owl Club, and the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include his daughters, Lorelei Tougas (David) of Swanton, Melanie Boudreau (Mark) of Swanton. and Courtney Raymond (Patrick) of Holly Springs, NC; his two sons, William Carpenter (Valerie) of Georgia, VT, and Rich Carpenter of Barre; his grandchildren, Adam Tougas(Jordan) of Swanton, Nathan Tougas (Denise) of Highgate, Ian Boudreau (Meghan) of Alburgh, Mitchell Boudreau of Swanton, Kaitlyn Boudreau of Cary, NC, Kyle Patrick Raymond and Amelia Raymond both of Holly Springs, NC, Myah Longe (Randy) of Enosburgh, Alayna Carpenter of Georgia, Jordan Carpenter (Kristen) of Fairfield, Meghan Carpenter of Fairfield, and Lucas Carpenter (Chelsea) of Fayetteville, NC; seven great-grandchildren.
Dick is also survived by his sister, Nancy of Florida, and many close friends and co-workers at the St. Albans Police Department.
In addition to his parents, Dick was predeceased by his wife, Janet (Irish) Carpenter on January 13th, 2016.
Dick lived for his grandchildren, loving them unconditionally. He spent countless hours supporting them at their many sporting events, as well as passing down his love of travel, American History, hunting, golfing, reading, and family breakfasts at local restaurants.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of his family with the Reverend Father Mike Ellis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dick’s name may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, of New England, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104.
Honored to be serving the family of Richard Carpenter is the Heald Funeral Home, where messages of condolence are welcome at www.healdfuneralhome.com
