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.