John Paul Carignan, age 74, died peacefully Saturday, December 30, 2023, following a battle with cancer. John was born September 10, 1949, in Claremont, N.H.
John is a proud graduate of Stevens High School Class of 1969. John proudly served in the United States Navy 1969-1975 on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt aircraft carrier. Returning to Claremont, John continued his commitment to service as a firefighter in Claremont 1978-1988. An avid fan of stock car racing and fishing, John moved to Bradenton, FL in 1992 and continued his career in service working as a security guard for the communities of Grand Bay, and Seaplace Association, in Longboat Key, FL. Alongside his great pet and companion, Clyde the cat, John loved building car and war plane models, and building and painting wood projects to share with others.
John is survived by his mother, Pauline Carignan of Bradenton, FL; sister Linda Beam and her husband, Kendall Beam, of Bradenton, FL; son Benjamin John Carignan of Columbus, OH and his children Leo and Max; daughter Sue Ann Hoyt and her partner, Leon Desmarais, Jr., of Antrim, NH and her children Ashlee, Alex, Sammantha, and Rose; daughter Cathy E. Young and her husband, Nathan Young, of Hendersonville, NC and their children Tyler Richardson and Sabrie Huff; and the many family and friends John loved along his journey.
John is preceded in death by his father, John E. Carignan of Bradenton, FL.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, at 10am at the Sarasota National Cemetery located at 9810 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL. 34241.
FUNERAL HOME
Toale Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory - Colonial Chapel - Sarasota
40 N. Orange Avenue
Sarasota, Florida
UPCOMING SERVICE
Graveside Service
Mar. 6, 2024
10:00 a.m.
Sarasota National Cemetery
