CARPENTER, Richard Ralph (age 70) of Arlington, VA, died from cancer at Halquist Hospice Inpatient Hospital on Saturday, April 8, 2017. He retired as a Contracting Officer, Marine Corps Systems Command, in 2002. Loving son of the late Ralph A. & Esther L. Carpenter. Survived by his sister Suzanne L. Carpenter of Alhambra, CA. Also survived by long time friends Sarah Gardner, Edward Gardner, and Michael Donahue. Donations may be made to: Capital Caring of Arlington, VA. www.capitalcaring.org/join-us/donate/ . No services will be held. Arrangements by DEMAINE FUNERAL HOME, Alexandria, VA. www.demainefuneralhomes.com
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home, Alexandria, VA.