Charles Kenneth Carpenter

Monson-Charles Kenneth Carpenter, “Ken”, 96, died peacefully April 15, 2016 at Wingate at Hampden.  Born in Springfield, June 10, 1919 to C. Walter Carpenter and Lilla B. Carpenter.

When Ken was young, he herded cattle and worked on Carpenter’s Dairy with his dad at Sunset View Farm.  Ken became the “Milkman.”  He graduated from Monson High School.  Later in life Ken joined the Army and was promoted to Sergeant.  After military time he decided to operate heavy equipment, working on building the Mass Pike and Route 91, also working various jobs over the years.  While working hard, Ken raised his family in Monson.  Finally retired, he spent time in his garden and shoveling snow.  Ken enjoyed going to the Monson Senior Center to hang out and make friends.  Ken’s final years were lived comfortably in Wingate at Hampden.  Thank you everyone working for Wingate at Hampden; you are the best. Great care was given to this wonderful man.

Ken is survived by sons Ken of Florida, Tony of Monson, daughter Pam of Palmer, grandson Cameron of New York, brother Harold and his wife Lillian and their family of Monson, and sister in law Bettyle of Ludlow.  Ken was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Elaine and his brother Bob.

Donations may be made in Ken’s name to Monson Senior Center.

All services are private and have been entrusted to Lombard Funeral Home of Monson.