Official Obituary of
Stephen Joseph Carter
October 26, 1937 ~ July 15, 2024 (age 86) 86 Years Old
Stephen Carter Obituary
Stephen was born on October 26th,1937 and passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on July 15th, 2024 at the age of 86 years.
He was predeceased by his parents; Stephen and Ethel (nee O’Dwyer) Carter, five sisters: Catherine (Harold Ronayne), Loretta (Leonard White), Genevieve (Clarence Penton), Philomena (Reginald Chancy) and Gabrielle (Peter Norris), grandson Danny Carter. In-laws: Don and Effie O’ Driscoll, Bert and Shirley O’Driscoll and Doug Nickerson.
Leaving to mourn his life well lived, wife of 65 years Ita (Dolly O’Driscoll), sons and daughters: Kenneth (Linda), Michele (Gerard Morry), Denise (Luke Bidgood), David (Alesia), Annette (Ross Sullivan) and Trevor (Heather), grandchildren: Bradley Morry (Cassandra), Jillian Carter, Blaine Morry (Meaghan Bullock), Rebecca (Andrew Oates), Clark Morry, Jordan Carter, Stacey Carter (Zach Armstrong), Jennifer Bidgood (Nick Moore), Erin Carter, Nathan Carter and Jake Sullivan, great grandchildren: Elijah Morry, Bella and Liam Carter (and their mom, adopted granddaughter-in-law Sheneen Young), as well as a huge number of nieces, nephews, lifetime of friends and neighbours, in-laws: Winnie Nickerson, Alverna and Bill Simpson, Patsy and Bill Williams and Kevin O’Driscoll.
We, the family, wish to thank Dr Rod McCarthy, the Staff on 4 North B of the Health Science and a special thank you to the staff at Chancellor Park for Dads excellent support in the past year. You all have gone above and beyond.
Dad had a wonderful life, always up for a laugh and a half and enjoyed his long life in Witless Bay. He worked for Newfoundland Power and after retirement he found his true calling as a school bus driver. He loved all the children and they loved him. He was one of the first council members of Witless Bay and gave freely of his time to any that asked and to many that never had to ask. He believed in family first, last and always and instilled those values in all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
At Stevie’s request, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Graveside Service will be held at Holy Cross Roman Cemetery, Witless Bay on Friday, July 19th, 2024 at 11:00 am Family and friends are invited back to the Witless Bay Puffin Centre following the cemetery service to remember and share stories of Stevie’s life.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Janeway Children’s Foundation or the St. Bernard’s Breakfast Program.
Think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched... for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.
“Love you More”
SERVICES
He was predeceased by his parents; Stephen and Ethel (nee O’Dwyer) Carter, five sisters: Catherine (Harold Ronayne), Loretta (Leonard White), Genevieve (Clarence Penton), Philomena (Reginald Chancy) and Gabrielle (Peter Norris), grandson Danny Carter. In-laws: Don and Effie O’ Driscoll, Bert and Shirley O’Driscoll and Doug Nickerson.
Leaving to mourn his life well lived, wife of 65 years Ita (Dolly O’Driscoll), sons and daughters: Kenneth (Linda), Michele (Gerard Morry), Denise (Luke Bidgood), David (Alesia), Annette (Ross Sullivan) and Trevor (Heather), grandchildren: Bradley Morry (Cassandra), Jillian Carter, Blaine Morry (Meaghan Bullock), Rebecca (Andrew Oates), Clark Morry, Jordan Carter, Stacey Carter (Zach Armstrong), Jennifer Bidgood (Nick Moore), Erin Carter, Nathan Carter and Jake Sullivan, great grandchildren: Elijah Morry, Bella and Liam Carter (and their mom, adopted granddaughter-in-law Sheneen Young), as well as a huge number of nieces, nephews, lifetime of friends and neighbours, in-laws: Winnie Nickerson, Alverna and Bill Simpson, Patsy and Bill Williams and Kevin O’Driscoll.
We, the family, wish to thank Dr Rod McCarthy, the Staff on 4 North B of the Health Science and a special thank you to the staff at Chancellor Park for Dads excellent support in the past year. You all have gone above and beyond.
Dad had a wonderful life, always up for a laugh and a half and enjoyed his long life in Witless Bay. He worked for Newfoundland Power and after retirement he found his true calling as a school bus driver. He loved all the children and they loved him. He was one of the first council members of Witless Bay and gave freely of his time to any that asked and to many that never had to ask. He believed in family first, last and always and instilled those values in all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
At Stevie’s request, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Graveside Service will be held at Holy Cross Roman Cemetery, Witless Bay on Friday, July 19th, 2024 at 11:00 am Family and friends are invited back to the Witless Bay Puffin Centre following the cemetery service to remember and share stories of Stevie’s life.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Janeway Children’s Foundation or the St. Bernard’s Breakfast Program.
Think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched... for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.
“Love you More”
SERVICES
Visitation
Thursday, July 18, 2024
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ryan's Funeral Home
1 Cemetery Lane West
Bay Bulls,
Graveside Service
Friday, July 19, 2024
11:00 AM
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Witless Bay, NL A0A 4K0
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