William D. Carruth, Sr., 70, of Rochester died May 31 at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford. He was the husband of Susan M. (Curley) Carruth and the son of the late Ralph and Mildred (Hinckley) Carruth.

He was born in St. Louis, Mo. and lived in Carver before moving to Rochester 28 years ago.

Mr. Carruth worked as a laborer at Pilgrim Station in Plymouth where he worked for the last 30 years. He was a member UWUA Local 369.

He enjoyed old cars, trains, collecting many things and renewable energy.

Survivors include his widow, Susan M. (Curley) Carruth; his son, William D. Carruth, Jr. of Rochester; two daughters, Jennifer Morris of Colonial Heights, Vir. and Melissa Carruth of Rochester; a brother, Alan Carruth of N.H.; three sisters, Joan Carruth and Phyllis Carruth both of N.H. and Patricia Pearce of Rockland, Maine.

His visiting hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

For directions and online guestbook, visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com.