June 8 to June 14, 2008

CARTER, William Vincent - 81, Yarmouth, passed away June 9, 2008, in Tidal View Manor. Born in Yarmouth on March 29, 1927, he was a son of the late Thomas W. and Ivy May Carter. Bill was involved in his community over the years with Red Cross loan equipment, was a Scout leader, on the Board of Directors for Villa St. Joseph du Lac, Yarmouth School Board, Yarmouth Fire Department, Kaye Nickerson Care Centre, and the SPCA. He was one of the founding members of the Yarmouth Food Bank in the mid 1980's. He was awarded the Adult Peace Medal (YMCA) in 2006 for his work with the local food bank. Surviving are wife, Mary Elaine Carter, Yarmouth; daughter, Lesa K. Cox (Bill), Yarmouth; son, Michael W. Carter (Lynn), Carlisle, Ont.; sisters, Evelyn Cunnningham, California; Genevieve Keddy (Anderson), Halifax; brother, Jack (Jackie), California. Also surviving are his beloved grandchildren who were the love of his life, Jennifer, Kimberley, Alyson, Devin, Megan, Erin and Nathan. Bill was predeceased by sisters, Muriel and Maude; brothers, Donald, Bernard, George, Thomas, and Laurence. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. There were no visiting hours at Bill's request. Memorial service was held Thursday, June 12, at 10 a.m. in St. Ambrose Cathedral, Father John MacPherson officiated. Interment followed in Chebogue Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Yarmouth Food Bank or a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net "Across the years I walked with you in Deep green forests, on shores of sand, and when our time on Earth is through, In heaven too, you will have my hand."