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“This is a sad day for so many of Jims banking friends at Wachovia, he will be missed not only for his banking knowledge but being such a good person....Read More »
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1 of 21 | Posted by: Brian Porch
“Jane,Lynn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy. We go back years from times in Poughkeepsie. My prayers are with you all. ...Read More »
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2 of 21 | Posted by: Jane Brooker
“To all who loved Jim. As an economic development colleague for the last 10 years, I always looked forward to maintining my very special NEDA...Read More »
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3 of 21 | Posted by: Paul Brindamour
“To all who knew and loved Jim - My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May all the good times and memories live forever in...Read More »
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4 of 21 | Posted by: Judy Hartman
“Jane & Lynn: So so very sorry for your loss I can only hope you are all at peace as he is. I am sorry I was in Florida when you called me. All my...Read More »
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5 of 21 | Posted by: Mikki MacIntyre
“Jane & Lynn: So so very sorry for your loss I can only hope you are all at peace as he is. I am sorry I was in Florida when you called me. All my...Read More »
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6 of 21 | Posted by: Mikki MacIntyre
“My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Sincerely, Linda Reed
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7 of 21 | Posted by: Linda Reed
“All of his loved ones are in my prayers at this time of sadness and rememberance. I must admit that I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr....Read More »
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8 of 21 | Posted by: Sherry Beaston
“Lynn, My wife and I have lost several friends' loved ones in the past few weeks. While we cannot begin to know your pain, know that we care. Know...Read More »
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9 of 21 | Posted by: Jerry Monday
“Lynn, I am so sorry to hear of your brothers death. May you find peace in the knowledge that he is no longer suffering. Rose Mary
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10 of 21 | Posted by: Rose Mary A. (Mc Grath) Neal
“Please know that our prayers are with you at this sad time. Mr. C. will be greatly missed by the memers of Troop 23, and by the Bodnar family. He...Read More »
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11 of 21 | Posted by: The Bodnar Family
“Dear Jane and family, My sincerest condolences. I worked with Jim at the Old United Bank, and afterwards enjoyed his company at GFOA events. He...Read More »
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12 of 21 | Posted by: Paul J. McDonough
“Lynn, Paul and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. It's a blessing to know that he is at peace in a much better place. Our thoughts and...Read More »
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13 of 21 | Posted by: Andy, Allison & Cole Campbell
“To Jane,Jamie,Mark, Lynnie, Paul, Laurie and Jon - We have been part of the Carpenter, Kilker York connection for many years. Participating in...Read More »
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14 of 21 | Posted by: John & Colleen Burkett
“Dear Jane, Jamie and Mark. Ginny and I offer our most sincere condolences on your loss. Jim was such a special person always giving of himself...Read More »
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15 of 21 | Posted by: Alan & Virginia Hayes
“Uncle Jim, you will be dearly missed. You were such a kind and loving uncle. May you be at peace with the Lord. My love and prayers go out to Aunt...Read More »
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16 of 21 | Posted by: Debbie Steininger
“Thank you, Lord, for sharing such a wonderful man with us. What a priveledge, and honor to have known him. I know he will sit close by You.
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17 of 21 | Posted by: Jon VanSwearingen
“DEAR JANE, I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JIM'S DEATH. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE,PAM
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18 of 21 | Posted by: PAM FAULDS
“Jim was a very nice person to work with. I am so sorry and would like to send my deepest sympathy to the family. He will be missed.
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19 of 21 | Posted by: Viola Brown
“Dear Jane, We are so glad that Jim made it to Mary Ellen Morgan's retirement party last June. While Jim left HUD 20+ years ago, we all have fond...Read More »
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20 of 21 | Posted by: Caroline Carlson
“jim was a great person to know when I was in troop 17 My prayers are with all
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21 of 21 | Posted by: tom gleason
CARPENTER, James Lee James Lee Carpenter, 60, of Burlington, beloved husband of Jane (Thiem) Carpenter, died peacefully Sunday, (September 16, 2007) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of the late George Carpenter and the late Virginia McDonald. Jim was a vice president of government and institutional banking at Wachovia Bank. He was also an active leader in the economic development community, serving as a member of CEDAS and NEDA. Jim had a passion for the outdoors and was an avid hiker, skier and enjoyed canoeing. An Eagle Scout himself, “Mr. C” served as an adult leader with Boy Scout Troop 23 of Burlington and the local chapter of The Order of the Arrow. Jim was also a motorsports enthusiast and a member of the Connecticut AutoCross and Rally Team, racing his prized Datsun 240Z. Jim was a member of the West Avon Congregational Church. A beloved husband, father and brother, he is survived by Jane (Thiem) Carpenter, his wife of 32 years; his sons, Jamie of Fraser, CO and Mark, a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; his sister and brother-in-law, Lynn and Paul Kilker of York, PA. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 19, 4-7 p.m. at Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, 301 Country Club Rd., Avon. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, September 20, 11 a.m. at West Avon Congregational Church, 280 Country Club Rd., Avon. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations be made to Boy Scouts of America, CT Rivers Council, James Carpenter Memorial, 60 Darlin St., East Hartford, CT 06128-0098 or National Brain Tumor Foundation, 22 Battery St., San Francisco, CA 94111-5520. For online condolences, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
