John Carpenter

John H. Carpenter, 87, of Rochester, NH, passed away at the Rochester Manor on May 15, 2017 after a period of failing health. Born in Rochester, NH on December 27, 1929, he was the son of Herbert and Edrie Carpenter. He was a lifelong resident of Rochester.  After graduating from Spaulding High School and serving in the Korean War, John worked for Verizon until his retirement in 1989.  He was a member of the Masons since 1960.  He was also an officer in the Cold Spring Cemetery Association for many years. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Carpenter; a daughter, Jan Maxfield and her husband David; a son, John Carpenter; grandson, Justin  Carpenter and step-children: K.C. St Clair and his wife Sara; Brenda Niland; Sharon Harris and her husband, Larry; Carol Stark and her husband, Joe; James St Clair;  Kelly Bilodeau and her husband, Romeo and many grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son Brad; a sister Evelyn Canney and daughter-in-law, Angi Carpenter. SERVICES: Family and friends may visit on Friday, May 19th from 12:00-1:00pm at Edgerly's Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm in the Chapel of the funeral home.  Burial will immediately follow in Cold Spring Cemetery in East Rochester.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. To sign the online guestbook, please go to www.edgerlyfh.com.