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Kenneth Carrier

April 30, 1943 — July 8, 2025

Fort Pierce, Florida

Kenneth Carrier 4/30/1943 - 7/08/2025

Ken was born in Bridgeport, CT, the only child of O'Neill and Irene Carrier. He grew up in East Hartford, CT. He attended East Hartford High School, where he met the love of his life, Sandra (Gale) Carrier. He worked days to support his family and also attended night school for four years to learn the sheet metal trade.

Ken leaves behind his beloved wife of over 64 years, Sandra Lee (Gale) Carrier; his four children, Kimberly Ann (Carrier) Nicholson of Ft. Pierce, FL; Scott O'Neill Carrier of Ft. Meyers, FL; Garth & Kristine (Carrier) Galinat of South Glastonbury, CT; Korina Lynn Carrier of Manchester, CT; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren Cassaundra Armstrong & her two daughters; Chelsea Veneziano & her three children; Kenneth Budd & his son; Katlin Carrier; Nathan Carrier & his daughter; Daniel & Sarah (Galinat) Huntoon & their two children; Neil Galinat; and William Carrier.

Ken was predeceased by his parents, O'Neill Carrier and Irene (Bergeron) Carrier, as well as many aunts and uncles.

Ken was the proud owner of Carrier Roofing & Sheetmetal, a very successful business, for 30 years. He was considered to be the best "Tin Knocker" in New England before retiring and moving to Fort Pierce. He then took a job working for the State Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial Circuit, where he was loved by all who knew him and worked with him.

He was a member of the East Hartford Board of Education while his children were school-aged. He was a past member of the East Hartford Lions Club and the East Hartford Knights of Columbus. He was a lifetime member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Ft. Pierce Elks Club, Lodge 1520. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 40 in Fort Pierce.

One of his favorite pastimes was boating. He spent many years taking his boat out on weekends with his wife and kids. He also loved to travel. He and his wife took many trips all over the world.

We will miss you terribly, but we will always have the loving, fun-filled memories you gave to us. Good-bye, my love. Good-bye, daddy. Until we meet again.

Services will be held at Haisley Funeral Home on Okeechobee Road in Ft. Pierce on Thursday, July 17th, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Casual attire is fine.

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3015 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

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3015 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947

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