Died Sunday, August 16, 2009 at age 73. He was born in Nunda the son of Walter F. and Jessie Birk Carpenter. Rodney was a graduate of Cornell University in Civil Engineering, and served 20 years as Superintendent of Highways for Livingston County. He was an avid hiker and enthusiastic volunteer in his church and community.

Rodney was predeceased by his loving wife Nancy (Gibson) Carpenter. He is survived by his daughter Deborah Lawless (Richard) of New Hill, NC, his son Scott Carpenter (Christine) of Penfield, NY, grandchildren Julia Lawless, Mackenzie Lawless, Kevin Lawless, Caroline Carpenter, sister-in-law Carol Nusbickel (David), brothers-in-law Loyd Gibson (Betty), Lowell Gibson (Judy), and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Friends are invited to attend services on Saturday, August 22, 2009, 11am at the United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers St., Livonia. Burial, Hunt Hollow Cemetery. Donations can be made to the United Methodist Church of Livonia, PO Box 23, Livonia, NY 14487 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620. To send a condolence or for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com