Carolyn Eva Carter

Carolyn Eva (Sherman) Carter, 88, of Portland, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011 at Sedgewood Commons. She was born in Newcastle on December 9, 1922, the oldest daughter of the late Charles and Mary Sherman.

Carolyn graduated from Lincoln Academy in Damariscotta and married her late husband, William A. Carter. She lived most of her life in Portland where she worked for Fairchild Semiconductor for 20 years. Carolyn enjoyed going to church at Woodford Congregational Church where she was a past member of Fox Class. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. She loved nature, especially flowers, birds and enjoyed time at camp on Damariscotta Lake. Knitting, crocheting and sharing time with family was a special part of her life.

Carolyn was predeceased by her loving husband, William “Bill” Carter; and her sister, Charlotte Gay .

She is survived by four daughters, Mary Warming and husband John of Hollis, Suzanne “Sue” Daniels and husband Richard of Hollis, Melanie Ouellette and husband Donald “Don” of Townsend, MA, Cynthia “Cindy” Laughlin and husband Walter of Gray; two sons, Wayne Carter and wife Veronica “Roni” of South Portland, Mark Carter and wife Lori of South Portland; eleven grandchildren: Christopher, Carrie, Virginia, Thomas, Melissa, Scott, Sarah, Nicholas, Benjamin, Kirsten, Stephanie; five great grandchildren: John Michael, Jacob, Alexis, Gage, and Lucas, with one more on the way. She will be greatly missed by all.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Sedgewood Commons and Beacon Hospice for all of their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter 383 US Route One, Suite 2C Scarborough, ME 04074 or Woodfords Congregational Church 202 Woodford St. Portland, ME 04103

Family will receive friends on Friday, July 1, 2011 from 1-2 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at Woodfords Congregational Church Meloon Chapel 202 Woodford St. Interment will be private in Brooklawn Memorial Park.

Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Carolyn’s guest book.

Arrangements under the direction of Jones-Rich-Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland, ME.