Carmen Raquel Cartier

Mrs. Carmen Raquel Cartier, 85 of East Elmhurst, NY passed peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday, January 30, 2025. For 63 years, she was the beloved wife of Patrick L. Cartier Sr. whom she married on June 25, 1961 until his passing into eternity on July 14, 2024.

Born October 25, 1939 in Quito Ecuador, Carmen was a woman of great Catholic faith with deep devotion to Our Lady of Fatima. She was a dedicated parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima parish in East Elmhurst, NY. Carmen is survived by her six children Jennie S. Farrell, Patrick L. Cartier, Jr., Marie T. Granieri, John C. Cartier, Anne Michele Cartier and Michael J. Cartier, her sons-in-law, Daniel E. Farrell and Michael J. Granieri, and daughters-in-law Hiroe Cartier and Michelle Cartier, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild and is survived by her dear sister, Martha Andrade. Carmen was preceded in death by her son James Marcel Cartier, whose life was taken on September 11, 2001.

Raising seven children from humble beginnings, Carmen was their blessed source for guidance, love, and, compassion. She was the true example of the meaning of the vocation of Motherhood, living always by the virtues of faith, hope and charity.

A visitation for Carmen will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 12025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM; and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Frederick Funeral Home, 192-15 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11358. Funeral mass Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:45 am at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, 25-02 80th St, New York, NY 11370. A graveside service will follow at Mount St. Mary Cemetery, 172-00 Booth Memorial Ave, New York, NY 11365. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church at 25-02 80th St. East Elmhurst, NY 11370