Violet Jean Carter
Passed on: December 24th, 2013
It is with sadden hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Jean Carter, age 92, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great grandmother, sister and aunt on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at the Northside Community Guest Home. Born in Harbour Grace, Nfld., Jean was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Mercer) Edwards. She was a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney, where she taught Sunday School and confirmation classes, a member of the Altar and Knitting Guild and married couples. She was also a member of the Munroe Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Chesley, her children James (Paula) Carter, Wolfville, Lillian Holland, North Sydney, Rosalind (Roland) Guy, North Sydney and Chesley Jr. (Dale) Carter, Dartmouth, her 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister Isabel Devin, Nfld. and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Albert, sisters Lillian and Barbara, son-in-law Barry Holland and great-granddaughter Kimber. Visitation for Jean will be held today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Debbie Strickland officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Fund or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.