CARTER, JOHN - 1931-2014 - KOUCHIBOUGUAC, NB - John Carter, 83, of Kouchibouguac, NB passed away peacefully at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre on Thursday, June 26, 2014. Born in Kouchibouguac, NB, he was the son of the late William and the late Isabelle (McLeod) Carter. Before retiring, John was employed as a carpenter. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Frances (Wood) Carter; two sons, Ricky Carter and Bill Carter; two daughters, Lynn Rogers (Dave) and Nancy Carter; one grandson, Keith Rogers; two granddaughters, Kayla and Janelle Carter; one sister, Wanda Dutcher. John is also survived by step-daughter, Sharon Murray (Peter); step-sons, Lee Wood (Isabel), Daryl Wood (Judy) and Vernon Wood (Marilyn); step-grandchildren, Matthew Wood (Brenna), Barry Wood (Julie), Neil Wood (Kristina), Heidi Deveau (Pete), Elaine Wood, James Wood (Christine), Aaron Wood (Rose) and Adam Murray; 12 great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Sharkey (Jim) and Ruth McCauley (Dave); brothers-in-law, Reg Potter (Claudette) and Gary Potter (Dorothy); and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters, Marg Powers, Mabel Carter and Ruth Jardine; and two brothers, Hughie and Allan.
Resting at Thompson's Funeral Home with visitation on Sunday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Thompson's Funeral Home Chapel, Richibucto. Interment will be held at a later date. Donations in John's memory may be made to the Knox Presbyterian Church in Kouchibouguac or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements are in the care of Thompson's Funeral Home (523-4252).