Carpenter, Richard Louis – age 84, of South Branch passed away October 17, 2026 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, Truro.
Born in Dartmouth, he was a son of the late Cecil and Frances (Bonang) Carpenter.
Richard was an avid hunter and fisherman in his younger years. He started his own business in marine electronics in Dartmouth retiring in 1996, later retiring to South Branch. Here they put their heart and soul into gardening where many stopped to admire the outcome of their work.
Richard is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Cheryl; son, Derek (Sabrina); grandchildren, Sarah and Josiah; two great-grandsons; siblings, Bruce (Donna), Shirley (Wayne), Jean (David); several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by 12 siblings.
Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Stewiacke Valley Baptist Church, Upper Stewiacke, with Pastor Joel Wellard officiating.
Burial will be in South Branch Cemetery.
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