Obituary of Leland Guy Carpenter

The death of Leland Guy Carpenter of Rothesay, NB, husband of the late Dorothy (Taylor) Carpenter, occurred on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Richmond Corner, NB, he was a son of the late Harold and Jennie (Purinton) Carpenter. Leland left Woodstock, and moved to Saint John to begin his career with J.D. Irving, where he worked for over forty years until his retirement in 1990. When not working, Leland spent his time watching his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports. Faith and family were the most important aspects of his life. He was a former member of Waterloo Street Baptist Church and at the time of his death a member of Kennebecasis Baptist Church. After retirement, Leland taught himself how to use the computer, he enjoyed playing games, especially FreeCell. Barbequing, gardening, practical jokes, shuffleboard, and hosting Sunday suppers were among his favourite hobbies. He was an all around handyman who helped everyone, especially helping his grandchildren eat their vegetables. Leland is survived by two daughters: Linda Carpenter of Saint John, Susan Carpenter of Kingston Peninsula; three sons: William "Bill" Carpenter (Connie) of Rothesay, Paul Carpenter (Corinne) of Quispamsis, and Kevin Carpenter (Donna) of Rothesay; one brother, Murray Carpenter (Thelma) of Saint John; sister-in-law, Wilma Taylor; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, the love of his life, Dorothy and his parents he was predeceased by one sister, Lillian Wiley and one brother, Russell Carpenter. Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Sunday, May 29, 2011 and Monday, May 30, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held from Kennebecasis Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 12:00 Noon. Interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, remembrances to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.brenansfh.com.