Alan R. Carrier, 74, of Dartmouth, passed peacefully on August 28, 2023.
Alan leaves his sisters, Michelle Carrier Murphy and her husband Brian Murphy, Jeannine Johnson, Lynne Mastera and Annette Carrier; nieces Jessica Johnson and Rachel Johnson; nephews Larry J. Mastera, Daniel R. Mastera and Cullen Murphy; and great-nephew Liam Johnson.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ramon and Lucille Carrier, brother Robert Carrier and brother-in-law, Harry Johnson.
Born in 1949 Alan was a 1967 graduate of Dartmouth High School and a 1971 graduate of UMASS Dartmouth with a degree in marketing. Years later he returned to earn a degree in mechanical engineering.
Alan began his career at the New Bedford Rope Company. He spent the next few decades in Newport, RI working as a mechanical engineer for government contract companies, the last one being General Dynamics, where he retired.
Alan was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in New Bedford. His hobbies were carpentry and working on cars.
Alan was a central figure in the family as a brother, uncle and friend. He could always be relied upon to help with car repairs, a mechanical issue in a home, a ride to an appointment or anything else that was needed.
Since our father's passing, it was Alan's maintenance of the property and exemplary support and care for our mother that allowed her in stay in the home the rest of her life.
Alan's Funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 6th at 9:00 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church, New Bedford at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, September 5th from 4-7 PM. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.