Tamworth, NH – Richard “Rick” Carlton Sr., 56 went home to be with the Lord 4/8/2016. Rick was born May 8th 1959, graduated from Manchester High School, Manchester, Ct and attended Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy, Ma. Rick worked for New Hampshire Ball Bearing in Laconia, NH and at the First Congregational Church of Ossipee as the Technical Arts Director for 15 years. Rick enjoyed music, spending time with his family, taking scenic rides, and he had a passion for making videos of “life”. He made it a point to do a good job at everything he put his mind and talent to. Rick is predeceased by his parents Howard and Barbara Carlton. He is survived by his precious wife of 38 years, Connie Phelps Carlton, by his daughter Kimberlee J Wheeler and Husband Kevin J Wheeler and his two Grandchildren, Sean Wheeler and Hallie Wheeler from Wentworth, NH, by his son Richard E Carlton JR from Tamworth, NH, by his sister Ruthann Carlton Zorger and her Husband Wayne Zorger from Wells, Me, by his brother Howard Carlton JR and Wife Debra Carlton from Enfield, Ct, by his sister Barbara Carlton Fish and Husband Douglas Fish from Springfield, Ma., and is also survived by many other beloved family members and friends. Rick was a beloved Father, brother, son, uncle and Papa. He loved people, life and most of all Jesus Christ. Rick is home now, he is absent from the body but present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: FCCO, Caring Hands Ministry – 603-539-6003 or the address below. Celebration of Life Ceremony: First Congregational Church of Ossipee NH, 50 NH – 16B, Center Ossipee, NH, 03814 11:00 AM Saturday April 16 To sign an online guest book and leave a note of condolence go to: www.baker-gagnefuneralhomes.com