Richard Stuart Carty Sr. Obituary (1936

TENANTS HARBOR - Richard S. Carty, Sr, 80, died Wednesday, December 7th, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, December 5th, 1936, he was the son of Justin W. and Frances E Stanley Carty. While growing up in Milford, Massachusetts, he began working at an early age. Throughout that period he worked at various jobs, including at one time operating Carty & Sons Florists with his father and brother. In pursuit of his love of planes and flying, at the age of 16, Richard enlisted in the United States Air Force. He ultimately served in Korea as an aircraft mechanic. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Woburn, MA, where he lived until moving to Medford. It was in Medford, that he met and fell in love with Judith Page. The couple were married December 3, 1960. They lived in Medford until moving to Tewksbury, where they raised their family. Following retirement they moved to St. George, where they have since resided. Richard worked most of his career in the auto industry, primarily as a Service Writer with Olson Cadillac in Woburn, Massachusetts. After moving to Maine, he worked at Great Eastern Mussel Farms at Tenants Harbor and van Baalen - Pacific Corporation in Rockland. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Richard enjoyed participating in family activities. He volunteered as a Youth Hockey Coach and could often be found playing hockey with his sons. He was an avid collector of baseball cards (with a collection numbering in the thousands), eagle plates and memorabilia, gun and coins. Other than his parents, Richard was pre-deceased by a brother Frederick Carty. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Judith; his children, Richard S. Carty, Jr. of Tewksbury, MA, Scott W. Carty and his wife Kathy of Londonderry, NH, Brian J. Carty and his wife Brenda of Owls Head, Cheryl J. Goodie of Northport, FL; one sister, Janis Stokes of Woburn, MA; nine grandchildren, Eric, Michael, Craig, Trevor, Nikki, Jamie, Tamie, Colleen and Emily; ten great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to visit from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, December 12th, 2016, at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland, where a Celebration of Richard's life will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 13th. The Reverend Robert Vaillencourt will officiate. Interment with Military Honors, will follow in South Parish Cemetery (Ridge), Turkey Cove Road, Martinsville at St. George.