Bruce Carpenter

March 29, 1921 - April 3, 2004

Bruce Buddington Carpenter, 83, of 7133 Rte. 474, Panama, formerly of Blockville, died at 12:22 P.M. Monday (March 29, 2004) in WCA Hospital. He was born March 29, 1921 in Blockville, a son of Buddington Jennings and Elsie Stetson Carpenter. A 1938 graduate of the former Chautauqua High School, he had been a self-employed dairy farmer before retiring in 1989. He was a life-long member of the Blockville United Methodist Church, and was a former member of the board of directors of the Bear Lake Milk Producers Cooperative, Inc. He was the last surviving member of a family that had resided in the Blockville area since purchasing property from the Holland Land Co. He enjoyed woodworking, making furniture by hand, and reading, and will be remembered for his gentle personality. He will be especially missed by his good friends, Andrew S. and Irene M. Lee, with whom he made his home. Surviving are two cousins: Lydia Menges Butts of Andover, N.Y. and Marguerite Carpenter Cushman of Bradenton, Fla. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Morrison J. and Paul S. Carpenter. The funeral will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday in Blockville United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ernest Tracy, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Blockville Union Burying Ground. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral service Saturday in the church. Email condolences may be sent by visiting the website: www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. Memorials may be made to the North Harmony Historical Society or to the Blockville United Methodist Church.