Carlton L. McKenzie, Jr. – 91, of Peabody, formerly of North Reading and Weymouth, died at his home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Lois M. (Melville) McKenzie, who died this past April.

Born in Weymouth, MA on March 25, 1929. He was the son of the late Carlton L., Sr. and Hazel (Curtis) McKenzie. Carlton was a graduate of Weymouth High School and Wentworth Institute, where he received his Associate Degree in Drafting. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II.

Carlton worked in Finance for General Electric in Lynn for over forty years.

He loved relaxing with family and friends. He was a great listener. Carlton’s motto was not whether you get into trouble but how you get out of trouble that matters. He loved to walk the Cape Cod Canal with his best friend Lois. They are now together again.

He loved playing bridge, traveling, camping, the Red Sox and he loved iced tea. He was an active member of the Union Congregational Church in North Reading for many years and served as treasurer for 37 years.

Family members include his Loving son, Steven McKenzie of Dracut; daughters, Susan Bowden of Tyngsboro, Linda Mason of Carbondale, CO and Gail Kosmel of Bratislava, Slovalcia; 9 grandchildren; he was the brother is late Eleanor O’Bryan.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Jimmy Fund or to the local charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com