Ellen M. Carpentier Obituary (1935 - 2016)

Ellen M. Carpentier, 80, of Skowhegan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday May 2, 2016 in Skowhegan, Maine. She was born October 20, 1935 in Starks, Maine, to Roger and Mary (Greenleaf) Chase. She was the beloved mother of four daughters, Kim, Paula, Renee and Michele. She was married to Donald Carpentier for 44 years; together they had Don’s Trailer Sales, rented seasonal houses and lots, and operated Yonderhill Campground. After Don’s death Ellen opened her own dress shop Fun ‘N’ Fashions by Ellen. She enjoyed having one of a kind clothing in her shop. Her retirement years found her in Florida in the home she and Don loved so much. She could be seen on the deck in the morning enjoying a cup of coffee and watching children on the playground or playing ball in the field. Ellen was a true example of a godly woman who prayed daily for her family and many others. She has left two legacies with her four daughters of how to be a loving, caring mom and a faithful believer of our Lord and Savior. It is a true testament of her life that all her children are believers in Christ and have raised their children and grandchildren in the Lord. The song “Old Rugged Cross” will forever be on our minds when we think of her. Ellen will be remembered by her grandchildren for the wonderful memories she created. She would give them ice cream for breakfast, take them on outings and shower every one of them with love. Ellen leaves behind her four daughters and their families Kim Carpentier Demerchant and husband Robert and their son Seth; Paula Carpentier Rich and husband Darrell and their children Tina, Katie, Craig, Travis and Shannon; Renee Carpentier Worster and husband Rodney and their children Molly and Brett; Michele Carpentier Morrill and husband Stephen and their children Tony, Jared, Beth and Stephen Jr.; fourteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband and her brother George Chase. Her daughters would like to thank the Redington Memorial Home, where she has lived since August for their tender and loving care. Additional thanks to: Maine General Hospice for guiding us through this journey, special thanks to her primary providers Sandra Bacon, RN, Nancy Hartsgrove HHA and Carey Paradis SW and the other staff, Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County for their support by sending Sue Lacroix who mom enjoyed very much, and Assistance Plus for staffing of two special angels who stayed with her at night Kim Getchell and Amy Duren. A funeral service will be held on Saturday May 7, 2016 at 3 p.m. at the New Horizons Community Church, E. Madison Rd., Skowhegan, Maine, burial to follow at Southside Cemetery in Skowhegan, Maine. Arrangements are under the care of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine. Donations may be made in Ellen’s memory to one of the following; Redington Memorial Home, 11 North Ave., Skowhegan, Maine 04976, MaineGeneral Hospice, Office of Philanthropy, PO Box 828, Waterville, Maine 04903 or to the Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County, PO Box 3069, Skowhegan, Maine 04976 for the care of future hospice patients.