We were the fortunate people who came to know Ambassador Carrington during his tenure in Nigeria.
We expeienced his huge commitment to his role in the post and his sensitive approach to his work amongst the people of Nigeria.He gave his whole effort to improving the lives of the people and in paticularly the development of young people who were the future leaders in Nigrria.
There is no doubt that the World will be a better place for all those whose life Walter Carrington and his work touched.
May his soul live in God's perfect peace.
Mike Rigby
Managing Director
Nigerian Bottling Company
1990 to 1997

I read in the Winthrop Sun Transcript today that Ambassador Walter Carrington had died. Walter was my Peace Corps Director when I was in Tunisia in the mid-60's. I had a hard time adjusting almost throughout my 2 year's service, especially after my husband and I got pregnant with our first child, and I had a significant diplomatic position. Walter was understanding and helped me deal with the situation. He was a very nice man.
Barbara T. Flockhart
Peace Corps Volunteer
Tunisia 1964-1966

I have known Ambassador Carrington for the past 23 years and have had the honor of caring for him during this time. Bobbi and I have admired his courage, compassion, brilliance, bravery and  humanity and marveled at his modesty at all times. Arese and Walter have influenced the lives of so many individuals throughout the world in such a positive fashion.  Ambassador Carrington has left the world in a much more positive position than when he entered it. We will miss him dearly  and his enduring qualities of humanity that so characterized his life.
Marc B Garnick and Bobbi Kates-Garnick

I met Ambassador Carrington and his wife Arese when I accompanied my husband, Andrew on his diplomatic assignment to Lagos, Nigeria. 

Our tour of duty in Nigeria remains one of our most meaningful in good part due to the leadership of Ambassador and Dr. Carrington at a difficult time in Nigeria's political history. 

May his memory be a blessing to Arese, Temisan and all his family and friends who mourn him. 

Amb Walter Carrington will forever remain precious in all those that believe in Democracy and humanity in Nigeris, Africa and around the Globe.
A n unassuming gentleman and Ambassador Extraordinaire 
A devoted family man and a patriot.
May the Lord Almighty comfort my cousin  Arese and the entire Carrington family.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.

I would like to express my condolences to Dr. Arese Carrington and the entire Carrington Family. May the gentle soul of Ambassador Carrington rest in perfect peace. 

My sincere condolences to Dr Arese Carrington ( Senior Arese) and the entire Carrington Family. We thank GOD for the life and legacy of Ambassador Walter Carrington. 

I am deeply saddened by the ending of Walter's life. It  was an extraordinary one. We were roommates for three years in college, and went through law school together. I considered him to be my best friend. His spirit will always be with me, as well as with his loving wife, children, grandson and relatives.  With my sincere condolences. James Harkless
 

           To the Family and Friends of Walter C.  Carrington

It was with much regret to learn that Brother Carrington recently passed.  Boston and indeed the international community, has lost an invaluable public servant who touched the lives of so many over the course of both his stellar professional career and his personal life. Brother Carrington's wisdom and sage advice was in high demand ---- be it in the throes of his involvement in the anti-apartheid movement, to almost single handedly putting Yawkey Way to rest. Some of his admirable contemporaries (who also 'kept the faith') were not always able to advance their influence beyond their current or erstwhile supporters.  What made Brother Carrington so special was his ability to cross generations with the greatest of ease, and be in lockstep with the current thinking and struggles on matters related to African and African American liberation and justice. Brother Carrington was influenced by the poem: "What is Africa to Me?" by the brilliant poet, Countee Cullen. I remember asking myself the same question, and subsequently, a number of things began to fall into place. I was also touched by another poem by Cullen:  "Atlantic City Waiter." I am from Atlantic City, and like Countee Cullen, I waited tables in Atlantic City during the summers of my youth and college years. Shortly after Brother Carrington's "victory" regarding the Yawkey Way conundrum, I ran into Walter and his wife on Newbury Street in Boston. The three of us chatted about a few recent events, including Yawkey Way.  As we departed, I told Brother Carrington to "stay out of trouble!" He looked back at me with a slight mischievious smile as if to say: "Stay out of trouble!" --- Kwame, I think you've lost your mine..."                                                                                                                                 

May the soul of Walter Charles Carrington rest in peace. He will be missed.

Kwame A. Mark Freeman


I had the honor and privilege of serving with Ambassador Carrington in Nigeria.  My deepest condolences to Dr. Carrington and the Carrington family. 

Ambassador Carrington sounded like a fascinating individual based on the nice article in the Boston Globe.  Sorry for you loss. (North End, Boston resident)

OBITUARY

Ambassador Walter Charles Carrington

July 24, 1930 – August 11, 2020

J.S. Waterman Langone Chapel

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