Carol A. Carpenter 1937-2020

She was born Feb. 21, 1937, in Youngstown, to Claire Reilly Young and Charles Young. Carol was one of four children and a direct descendant of Daniel Sheehy, first permanent settler of Youngstown. She was a 1955 graduate of Ursuline High School and proud of her Irish heritage.

She married Bob Carpenter Dec. 26, 1973.

After high school, she trained to become a secretary and worked for the Butler Wick Co. of Youngstown, before moving to the Washington, D.C. area. In Washington, she worked for the federal government (Congressional Budget Office and the FAA / Federal Aviation Administration). Carol and her late husband, Bob, retired to Naples in the early 1990s. There she was actively involved in various organizations, such as the American Legion, in which she held numerous positions, and her parish, St. Peter the Apostle.

Carol was loved by all and truly the life of the party. She loved her extended family and friends and enjoyed celebrating life’s momentous occasions. Carol had a passion for arts, traveling, mahjong and her beloved Yorkshire terrier, Princess.

Her generosity was truly known by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Claire Reilly Young and Charles Young; her sister, Mary Virginia (Bob) Benish; her brother, Charlie (Teddy) Young, her fraternal twin; and her husband, Bob Carpenter.

She leaves behind her brother, John (Marguerite) Young of Youngstown; her sister-in-law, Margaret (Charlie) Young of Naples; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Brigette Baurer, Chuck (Ramsey Grey) Young, Marcy (David) Adamy, Bobby Benish, Kathy (Gary) Paull, Mary Beth Benish, Guy (Lisa) Young, John (Ashleigh) Young, Reid Young, Doreen (Steve) Holtz and Dan (Amy) Young; 19 great-nieces and great-nephews; and her partner and best friend, Ed Swank of Naples, who loved her for her heart of gold and was her companion and caregiver.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held in her honor 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you honor Carol’s memory through random acts of kindness over the next few weeks, months and years, in the hopes your actions will continue to be paid forward.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox and Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. Boardman.

Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneral home.org to view this obituary and send condolences.

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