Emily A. Carpenter, 67

MASSEY, Md. - Emily A. Carpenter, of Massey, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, in Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. She was 67. She was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Parkinson) Adamson. Emily most recently retired with more than 40 years of teaching at Middletown High School and the Appoquinimink School District combined. In addition to her parents, Emily was preceded in death by a brother, Commander John C. Adamson. She leaves a life full of memories to her husband of 43 years, Fred W. Carpenter Sr.; a daughter, Susan Carpenter-Hill and her husband, Steven of Townsend; two sons, Fred W. Carpenter Jr. and his wife Brenda of Newark and John L. Carpenter and his wife Dawn of Harrington; a granddaughter, Brittany Carpenter and another grandchild expected in June; as well as many dear friends and colleagues. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown, Del., where family and friends may visit one hour prior to services. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Special Olympics of Delaware, University of Delaware, 619 S. College Aveue, Newark, DE 19716-1901. Arrangements by Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, Middletown, Del. Online condolences may be sent to www.daniels-hutchison.com.