Robert E. Carroll

Robert Edward Carroll, 58 of Rochester, NH passed away after a period of declining health due to cancer on October 15, 2021 at home surrounded by those who loved him dearly. He was born in Lafayette, LA on November 5, 1962 and was a son of Carl Carroll and the late Jessie Carroll. He grew up in Lafayette and graduated from Our Lady of Fatima High School and The University of South Western Louisiana (USL). He worked hard for many years to provide everything he could for his family. He worked for 31 years at Holmwood's Furniture and Design Center.  He made many friends there and met many interesting people in our community. Throughout his life, he enjoyed traveling throughout the United States especially the New England area.  He loved long drives, spending time with his family, architecture, refinishing furniture, playing board games, camping, get togethers with friends and his nightly bowl of ice cream.  He was a quiet man truly devoted to his family and friends.  He always offered his help to others.  He had a wonderful smile and laugh. Robert is survived by his wife of 33 years Patty Carroll and his two daughters Jessica and Nicole of Rochester, NH; His father Carl Carroll and his wife Vida of North Dakota; His siblings Louise Guthrie (Andy), John Carroll (Denise), Connie Silvestrini (Frank), Susan McManus (Tommy) all from LA and Lee Carroll of NH; His favorite Mother-in-law Lin Allen, sisters-in-law Charleen McCurdy(Russ) and Apinya Garner all of OR, and brother in law Robert Allen of NV; his nephews and godsons Jason Carroll (Alicia) of NH and Carl Guthrie(Devon) of TX, his nephew Dustin Carroll of MA and many other nieces and nephews in Louisiana, Oregon, and Idaho. He is preceded in death by mother, Jessie Carroll. We would like to thank our wonderful friends for all their support and love.  Linda and James Valyo , Dan and Maria Thibodeau, Debe Fleck and Andre and Lynn Mercier.  His wonderful friends at work who kept him going and cared for him, you kept him going and made him laugh. We would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at Wentworth Douglas Hospital Cancer Center for all the wonderful care they gave Robert.  We would like to also thank the Cornerstone VNA nurses who were so caring and wonderful to Robert. A visitation will be held at St Leo's C­hurch in Gonic, New Hampshire on Monday October 25, 2021 from 10-11am, during which a Rosary will be said followed by the service at 11. A celebration of life will be held at the club house at Briar Ridge Estates immediately after the service.