LCol (retired) Albert Wayne Carr CD (04 June 1945-09 August 2019)
After a life contributing to the service of Canada, Wayne passed suddenly and peacefully on 09 August 2019 . He was pre-deceased by father-in-law, Krijn Voorhaar, by his father, A. John T. Carr, and mother-in-law, Cornelia Voorhaar and is survived by his mother, Eleanor (Newell) Carr.
He is greatly missed by his wife Johanna (Voorhaar) Carr, daughters Angelena (Dion) and Ashley (Evan) and son Derek (Trish). He will be missed by his sister Roxanne Carr (Gord), brother Chris (Lola), nephews Sean and Morgan. He will also be missed by sisters-in-law Christine (Werner) and Margaret (Robert).
For 49 years, “The Dad”, was a devoted father and family man to his children and for 53 years a loving husband to Johanna. Wayne was excited to have achieved his best golf score ever a week prior to his death. No doubt his game improved by his invigorating weekly games with his 88 year-old uncle and golfing with his sons-in-law. Always ready to help, Wayne often travelled with a carload of tools to repair a family member’s sink or deck. His woodworking shop had a line-up of “honey-do’s” for all family members.
A passionate and skilled outdoorsman, Wayne cheerfully guided the family on treks in the summer or winter, often with bird-seed in his pocket for birds. His story-telling included hilarious adventures on the sailing yacht “Windswept”, where he was known as a “helm-hog”, “good sport” and “good guy to have around in case of trouble”.
Wayne proudly served in the Department of National Defence for 48 years – 35 of them within the Canadian Armed Forces. Wayne worked alongside multi-national forces in Norway, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Chile, Scotland, Australia and Italy.
Though modest about his career, Wayne was proud to receive these medals for his service to Canada and the world:
Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal (CPSM)
UN Emergency Force (UNEF 2)
UN Disengagement Observation Force (UNDOF) 6
Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD) 2 clasps
Interment will take place at 13:30 on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces, Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, ON. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary – Maritimes would be appreciated.
Livre de visiteurs
Blaine Striethorst
Mike Cressman
Wayne, I was proud to have served as your Operations Officer. I truly enjoyed serving with you and you taught me a lot which I have carried with me throughout my career. A great mentor, you taught me about officership, field logistics, having fun in the mess at any hour of the day, or night, and leadership that is trusted and admired by the soldiers and others for whom we have been entrusted. Thank you for everything. I am sure our paths will cross again!
Dirk Voorhaar
Respect and r.i.p.
Marjorie McCorriston
Dear Johanna & Family - We were devastated to hear of Wayne's passing. We all enjoyed his visits to Thunderbird with Aaron and chatting with you while the boys golfed. Wayne was always so friendly and kind to everyone at the club and he is missed so much. Sending you our deepest condolences (and a big HUG) at this very sad time. Sincerely, Marjorie McCorriston and co-workers of the Thunderbird Golf Club. xoxo
Matthew and Mary Colie
We are pleased to have had the good fortune to make your acquaintance and to spend some family holiday time with you. You will be missed by all who fell within your sphere. May your dearest ones find peace and healing.
Don and Linda Strong
Wayne serving with you as your RSM was t he pinnacle of my career, along with being FSM for 89 CLU compliments of yourself.
You were not only knowledgeable as a CO but one hell of a cannon shot.
Our condolences to Johanna and your family, you will be missed, but we will cross paths again someday.
Don and Linda Strong
Joseph and Annette Culligan
Johanna and family,
Sincere condolences. We served with Wayne when he was QM 3RCHA and our paths have crossed from time to time over the years since. It was always a pleasure to see him and just talk. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe and Annette
Bob Proulx
Johanna,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Wayne was a kind gentleman and a great friend. He will be missed.
Paul Voorhaar
May he rest in peace.
Gordon and Janet Grant
He was my mentor, my boss, my colleague but most of all, he was my friend. He influenced me greatly, and, of course, his impish sense of humour made us laugh, even when we were the subject of his jokes. Behind that humour was a brilliant mind. I witnessed his calmness under pressure as he applied that incredible intellect to solve problems that stymied the rest of us. But perhaps his greatest gift was his leadership. The troops loved him, they trusted him to be fair and to represent their interests. When he commanded Supply Company, it was a happy company. When he was CO of 2 Service Battalion while I served in Germany, a career manager described his time there as “It’s a very happy battalion.”
Wayne loved you very much (despite his failure to tell you of his frequent and open invitations to people to come for drinks, dinners and B.B.Qs.) Family was important to Wayne as were his friends. Both Janet and I will miss him
Proud to have served as Wayne's Adjutant, during his tenure as Commanding Officer, 2 Service Battalion. A true supply professional, he will be missed.