Milton - Carl Edward Carleton, 83, died peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday March 19, 2016 at the Vermont Respite House in Williston.

Carl was born on September 12, 1932 in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of Henry and Ruth ( Burrill ) Carleton.

He proudly served his country during Korea in the U.S. Navy.

On September 27, 1958, he married Nancy Benoit in Milford, CT. They moved to Vermont in 1980 where he was employed at Champlain Cable. He was a blacksmith and farrier for over 25 years in Massachusetts, before moving to VT where he also opened his own farrier business.

Carl is survived by his wife Nancy, of Milton and by his daughter Cynthia Demore and her husband David of Isle Lamotte, and his son Scott Carleton and his wife Becky of Milton. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brothers Robert, James and Richard.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, March 25th, 2016 from 3-5pm in the Minor Funeral and Cremation Center in Milton. There will be no funeral service at this time.