Helen B Carpenter, 93 of Raynham passed away peacefully at Longmeadow Nursing Home on September 20th after a period of declining health.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Gosciminski) Biss. Helen was the wife of the late John J Carpenter Sr. She was the mother of the late John J Carpenter Jr. and is survived by Katherine Carpenter of Raynham. She also has several nephews William (Bill), Wayne and Warren Biss.
Raised and educated in Taunton, Helen was a 1934 graduate of Weir Grammar School and a 1938 graduate of Taunton High School with her focus on their business program. Helen's business career included bookkeeping for Biss Lumber, Glenwood Range Company, Hoods Ice Cream and Sousa Bros Construction of Taunton.
Helen enjoyed reminiscing of the Weir during the period of her youth. She also enjoyed gardening, feeding birds, sewing, crocheting, art and history. She was a member of the Raynham Historical Society and the Taunton Art Association.
Private services will be handled by O'Keefe - Wade Funeral home of Taunton, MA. In
lieu of flowers donations may be made to Raynham Historical Society, P O Box 136, Raynham Center MA 02768 or Taunton Art Association, 42 Williams St, Taunton MA 02780.