Jacquelyn M. Carpenter

Jacquelyn M. (Connor) Carpenter, 79, a resident of Chelmsford, formerly of Ft. Myers Beach, Florida for the past forty years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at The Atrium Memory Care, Chelmsford, MA surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard Carpenter with whom she shared 42 years of marriage until his passing in 2020.

She was born in Lowell on October 31, 1944 and was the daughter of the late William and Yvonne (Ayotte) Connor.

Jackie was raised in Chelmsford. She was a graduate of Chelmsford High School, class of 1963, where she played field hockey and basketball. She worked at J.M. Fields, Kmart, Childrens clothing store, and Seven Eleven (7/11).

Jackie loved to sing karaoke at the Moose & Bonita Bills in Ft. Myers Beach, FL. Her favorite song was Crazy and her favorite karaoke DJ was Jim Anderson. She also performed with local bands such as Danny Albani, Harry Boyle, and the late Marty Keene. She loved to dress up for ALL holidays or any celebration! Of course, Halloween was her favorite, since it was her birthday.

Jackie was a member of the American Legion Post 274 Womens Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge#964 in Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, where she volunteered and performed.

Jackie and Howie traveled to so many amazing places with their friends Jan and the late Don Valento, such as Hawaii, Mexico, many National Parks, Alaska, and Panama Canal (Howies favorite). They would travel to Massachusetts every summer and visit many friends and family along the way.

Jackie leaves her daughter, Kathleen M. (Neville) Flanders of Westford and her partner Donald Miller. She also leaves her four stepchildren, Howard Carpenter, Jr. and his wife Donna, Brian Carpenter, Annmarie Carpenter, and Laurie Demanche; her thirteen grandchildren and their spouses, Yvonne and Zach Ware, Keith and Jennifer Flanders, Brian and Crystal Carpenter, Ashley Carpenter, John Carpenter, Joshua Hallahan, Matthew Hallahan, Kimberly and Zach Smith, Nichelle and Jeff Gilbert, Rebecca Carpenter, Heather Carpenter, Isabella Davidson, and Alyssa Davidson; her eleven great grandchildren; her sister Betty Day, age 97, of Freedom, NH; nephews and nieces, who called her AJ; several cousins; and many wonderful friends including, Vicky, Larry, Rita, Corrine, Janet, Jan, and many more.

Jackie was predeceased by her siblings, William Connor, Janet Cooley, Margaret Jolin and her husband Ray, and Patricia Tripp and her husband Phil; her brother-in-law, Ernest Day; and her step daughter-in-law, Marcia Carpenter.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the Atrium where Jackie lived for the past year and a half and to Amedisys-Beacon Hospice for helping mom feel peace, love, and joy. God Bless!

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Calvary Cemetery, 686 Washington St., Winchester, MA. All are invited to a Celebration of Life Luncheon following the service. Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Post 274, Moose Lodge#964, and Beacon Hospice.

Service Details
Graveside Service
When
June 4, 2024 11:00am
Location
Calvary Cemetery Winchester
Address
686 Washington Street
Winchester, MA 01890