P.P.O. # 2763 Department of External Affairs 35 yrs (retd)
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Eric Carter on December 12, 2019, at the age of 92. Beloved husband of Lynne Carter (nee Evans) for 46 years. Cherished father of Susan (Jean Paul Trudel) and Wendy (Cam Overton). Proud grandfather of Jennifer (Chris Hayne), Melissa (Jean Paul Sabourin) and Ashley (Matt Arcand); great grandfather to Hailie Overton, Noah and Joshua Sabourin, and Shain McIntyre-Arcand. Eric was predeceased by daughters Marie Carter (Rob Jennings) and Erica McIntyre (Herb.) He was also predeceased by his siblings Norman Carter and Dorothy Powell (Charlie), his parents Robert and Gertrude Carter, and niece Brenda (Alan Brown). Eric lived a very interesting life. He was in training for the RAF when WWII ended, and he then accepted an offer to join the Palestine Police Force. Upon completion of the British mandate he emigrated to Canada to join the rest of his family in Belleville, Ontario. He worked for Northern Electric for several years, making good use of his certification from Wimbledon Technical College, before joining External Affairs. He had several postings overseas (Bletchley, Paris, and London twice), and, following his retirement in 1991, accompanied Lynne to Tokyo, Bridgetown and Brasilia. Eric was a sports fan, particularly cricket and soccer, and he followed the Habs for nearly 70 years. Eric loved music, puzzles of all kinds, and a good British mystery novel.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service at Beechwood Funeral Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue) on Thursday, December 19 at 2 p.m.
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Larry Way
Rita Brun
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of the whole family in this time of sadness.
MADDY and JIM WRIGHT
Our condolences to you and the family. Hugs to all xo
Cathy and Ed Crilly
Wendy, thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Evelyn Butler (Carter)
On behalf of all Eric's cousins in England we remember him with fondness and love
A life well lived.
Mike and Wendy Neil
So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of you at this time. Our love and thoughts are with you.
HélèneAnna GOYETTE
Going through life is like going on an ocean where you meet all kind of ships and boats of different size, style, colour, odour.
Some ships you will cross mid-morning, and without knowing why, they will travel in your wake, enjoying your company, sharing the sky and the wind.
Others that you will cross in the middle of the morning, without knowing why, will travel in your wake, enjoying your company, sharing the sky and the wind with you.
Sail well my friend Eric
My deepest sympathies to Eric's family members and friends.
Bob and Shirley Lewis
We were saddened to hear of Eric’s Passing. We have fond memories of our time with you in Japan. Our thoughts are with you.
Nancy and Gord Sanford
Wendy, it sounds like your father had a rich and interesting life, surrounded by a living family. Yet I’m sure that doesn’t make his parting any easier. We hope happy memories will help you through the difficult times ahead. Wishing you strength and peace.
Alain Couture and Ruth Graham-Couture
Our sincere condolences, Lynne.
Wendy..You and your family are in my prayers..Larry Way