Obituary of Joseph Vincent "Vince" Carpenter

CARPENTER, Joseph Vincent - May 6, 1927-March 1, 2008. On Saturday, Vince, surrounded by his family, died the way he lived, with dignity and courage. He lived with his illness in the same way he lived the rest of his life, never losing his sense of humour and continuing to enjoy the company of family and friends. His concerns were never for himself, but rather for those around him. He determined at a young age that his most important goal in life was to build a home and family, and he did that with the same determination and care that he took in anything he did in life. Vince will always live in the hearts of his loving wife, Shirley, and their seven children, 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. "Gampsie" will be remembered by his family for his quick wit, encouragement, and loving smile. His children are Greg (Susie), Cathy (Russell) Boyle, Carol (Ken) Taggart, Joe (Karen), Michael, Jeff (Suzanne) and David (Ruth). He will be fondly remembered by his sister-in-law, Jean McNeil, and his companionship will be deeply missed by his brother-in-law, Jack McNeil and his wife Terry. He was predeceased by his brother, Malcolm, and sisters, Mary and Mickey. He went to work at the age of 15 with the CNR and later became a sheet metal worker. He continued in that trade until he retired from Nautical Electronics in 1988. Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 6, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Rockingham, Father Bernard O'Neill officiating. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chalice Christian Child Care International (www.chalice.ca). Interment will take place at a later date at St. Michael's Cemetery in Brule, near the cottage at Seafoam - Vince's favourite place.