Richard Carroll, taught at high school

Richard Tyrrell Carroll, a former teacher at Ridgefield High School, died Sunday, July 30, at Ashlar of Newtown. He was 67 years old and the husband of Barbara (Smith) Carroll.
Mr. Carroll taught industrial arts, arriving at the high school in 1973 and retiring in 1985.
A native of Greenwich and a graduate of the University of Maryland, Mr. Carroll had lived at and operated Elmwood Farm in South Salem, N.Y., for 14 years before moving to Brookfield 23 years ago.
A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he retired from the U.S. Air Force having served the last 16 years in the New York National Guard.
Mr. Carroll was a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Brookfield, and was a former Church Council member, as well as participating in its many committees and activities. He was also a member of the Jerusalem Lodge AF & AM in Ridgefield, and Pyramid Temple Shriners, Oregon Military Lodge AF & AM and Candlewood Shriners Club.
A ham radio operator, licensed as K2USG and W1ICF, he was a longtime member of the Candlewood Amateur Radio Society. He also served as an assistant scoutmaster of Troop 135 in Brookfield.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, a sister, two grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Mark A. Nordskog, pastor, will conduct services at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Route 133, Brookfield, on Friday morning at 11. A reception will follow at the church social hall.
Burial will follow at Prince of Peace Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, Thursday (today) from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Masonic services will be held Thursday evening.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Masonic Charity Foundation, Wallingford, Prince of Peace Lutheran Nursery School Scholarship or Prince of Peace Youth Group, Route 133, Brookfield, CT 06804.