Walter Ford Carter Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Walter Ford Carter (Concord, Massachusetts), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 22, 2024 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Elmer Norval Carter and Emma Ferne Carter (Lowry); and his brother Tom Eustace Carter. He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Holden Carter (Elizabeth Bullard Holden); his son Norman Carter; his grandchildren, Forrest and Fern Carter-Pearson of East Montpelier, Vermont; his daughter Catherine Carter of San Francisco, California; his cousin Mary Louise Douthat of Richmond, Virginia; and his nephews, Tom Carter of Fairbanks, Paul Carter of Yalaha and Jim Carter of Great Falls, Montana. He is also survived by four great-nephews and one great-niece; and many other dear cousins and long-time friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 13th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Duvall Chapel, Newbury Court (80 Deaconess Rd, Concord, MA 01742).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the All Newton Music School, 321 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA 02465, or the Dr. Norval Carter Memorial Scholarship at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.
