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CARTER, Douglas McCart (9487)

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Birth

  • Born on July 17, 1933 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS

Death

  • Died on April 09, 2013 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS
  • Buried in Terrace Hill Cemetery in Truro, Colchester Co., NS

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  • Occupation: Merchant/ Mayor of Truro
  • Obituary: Carter, Douglas "Doug" - Truro, NS passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2013 at the age of 79 with his family at his side. Born in Truro in 1933 he was the son of the late Elwyn and Katherine Carter. He was a third generation business owner of Carter's Paints and Carter's China & Gift Shop. He worked in the Paint store until Jan. 2013 and took great pride in giving expert advice and great color matches. He was an avid curler as a young boy and in later years represented Nova Scotia in the Canadian Brier in Quebec City in 1971. He was a past president of the Truro Curling Club and the Truro Kiwanis Club. In later years he became involved in Municipal Politics serving as Town Councillor in 1968 and later as Deputy Mayor in 1969 until becoming Mayor from 1979-1997 before retiring. Some of his accomplishments included, Past President of the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities, Board of Directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Board of Directors of NS Municipal Finance Corporation, and co-author of the N.S. Clean Water Report. He was instrumental in developing the Truro Water Shed and expanding the Truro Industrial Park. In January 2013 Dad was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his years of Community Service. He was an avid sailor at Shortts Lake with his long time friend Dave Wilson – "The Commodores" until the summer of 2012. He had a great love of music and especially enjoyed playing the banjo and ukulele with friends at many musical get-togethers. Doug and Phyllis his wife of 56 years and childhood sweetheart from age 14 loved traveling, especially to Florida with their many friends and in later years traveling to Europe with their good friends "The Gruchy's". We would like to say a special "thank you" to his close friends Dave Wilson, Dave Gruchy, George Lewis, Stu Gamble, and late friend Peter Johnstone for their many visits and phone calls; also to his caregivers Isabel, Marie, Heather and Mimi and to the VON and Palliative Care Home Unit. We would like to thank Dr. Don Rowe for his many house visits and support throughout dad's illness. Dad is survived by his sister, Christine Carter, Truro, NS; daughter, Gayle (Bruce) Farquhar, Berwick, NS; sons, Mark (Judy) Carter, Lantz, NS and Andrew, Alberta; grandchildren, Sarah Farquhar, Aylesford, NS, James Farquhar, Beaverbank, NS, Laura Farquhar, Fort St John, BC, Jeremy Carter, Lantz, NS and Isaac Carter, Truro, NS. Dad will be greatly missed by "Breagh" his sidekick and "Guard Dog". Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Phyllis (Redmond) Carter and infant daughter Jennifer. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 2013 with a memorial service, Monday, April 15, 2013 at 2 p.m. both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro with Rev. Lori Ramsey officiating. Interment in Terrace Hill Cemetery, Truro at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. Live webcasting of the service will begin at 1:58 p.m. (Atlantic Time) and is available along with donations and condolences at: www.colchestercommunity.com

Sources

  • Truro Daily News: Obituary April 11,2013

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