Scott A. Carpentier was in awe in all of God’s creation as he rode atop his motorcycle, with his true love Holly nestled comfortably behind him. As they traveled near and far Scott and Holly’s love for each other stretched ahead as the never-ending roads upon which they travelled. The open road was Scott’s church aisle and the beauty of nature that surrounded him was his inner sanctum.
Scott Alan Carpentier was born on January 8, 1969 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Scott is the loving son of Alfred A. “Fred” Carpentier and Scott’s mom was the late Sandra E. “Sandy” (Plante) Carpentier who passed away on December 12, 2006.
Scott Carpentier passed away on Thursday December 10, 2020 at Landmark Medical Center surrounded by the love of his family. Scott now joins his mom in the Lord’s Eternal Kingdom.
Holly Elizabeth (Morgan) Carpentier will forever remain the love of Scott’s life. They were married in 2004 and have been together for over 30 years.
Scott attended Woonsocket High School and learned professional truck driving at New England Tractor Trailer Training School. During his career Scott was employed by Waste Management Corporation and later at Wyman-Gordon Corporation in Worcester for many years. Scott was a member of the steelworkers union.
During his time with Waste Management in 2005 Scott was sent as a member of the Disaster Response Team to New Orleans, Louisiana, working in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. While in New Orleans Scott gave 110 % of himself and his efforts to do everything humanly possible to help those who had been affected by the hurricane. Scott’s efforts stood out as he was deeply moved by what he witnessed and did all he could as part of his assignment. Scott turned in professional work into his personal humanitarian mission.
Scott was a member of Harvest Community Church. As a motorcycle enthusiast Scott found comradery and fellowship as a member of the Christian Motorcyclist Association (CMA).
Some of Scotts favorite times were motorcycle trips thought the area and beyond, including Lake George NY, Laconia NH and all over the place.
Scott and Holly loved being seasonal campers at Bowdish Lake in Chepachet. Scott’s happy place was anywhere he could sit down and enjoy fishing. He was forever in search of reeling in “The Big One”, but at the end of the day it was the time he spent with family and nature that Scott relished most. Scott’s love of others was evident in his devotion and love for his children and grandchildren. Scott also cared for those less fortunate especially the homeless though his outreach and volunteer efforts.
Scott’s love kindness and friendship for all those who were lucky enough to know him will be his enduring legacy.
In addition to his wife Holly, Scott is survived by his dad Fred and his companion Gail Becker of Warwick. Scott’s children are his son John Carpentier-Tordoff, Brittany Morgan and her partner Tara Morin, Melissa Zakarian and Danielle Agresta and her husband Spencer. Scott was the proud grandfather of Gabriel, Grace, Aahliah, Julianna and Anthony. Scott was the brother of Michelle Carpentier and her husband Joel of Pascoag and their daughters Britnie Carpentier and Caitlyn Lubo. Scott is also survived by his extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and fellow members of the CMA.
Services for Scott are private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Christian Motorcyclist Association www.cmausa.org.
Arrangements are in care of the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket.
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