Stephen E. Carpenter

Rehoboth – Stephen E. Carpenter, 73, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine M. (Knott) Carpenter for 48 years. Born in Seekonk, a son of the late Russell S. and Agnes C. (Peterson) Carpenter, he resided in Rehoboth since 1968. Mr. Carpenter was a graduate of the Franklin Technical Institute, Boston and served in the Rhode Island Army National Guard. He was a supervisor at the Seekonk Manufacturing Company for many years until retiring. One of his proudest accomplishments was building starting gates for Trotter Horse races. He was a former proprietor of Seekonk Sunoco, Rt. 152, Seekonk. Mr. Carpenter was the side-kick/ helper to his mentor, Edgar Nelson of Seekonk. He was on the Board of Directors of the Goff Gathering Association; member and coach of the Rehoboth Junior Baseball League; charter member of the Seekonk Lions; former volunteer member of the Seekonk Fire Department, and was an avid fan of the Seekonk Speedway. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter,...