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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
CARTER, James Clifford – 88, Halifax, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Born in Montreal to the late Stewart Clifford Carter and Evelyne Carter.
He was predeceased by brothers John Steven Carter and Henry Carter.
James is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Hibbard), his two sons James (Monica) and John (Alyson), six granddaughters and two sisters Teresa Parker of Montreal and Ellen Marette-Duffin of Red Deer, Alberta., and many nephews and nieces.
James spent 17 years in the Canadian Navy, spending four years overseas during World War II. He also served in the Korean War. Leaving the Navy, he spent time in private business in Montreal, then joined the Public Service and went to Ottawa to work on the Frigate Program, once again working for the Navy. He did much volunteer work acting as secretary to the many clubs he joined and was secretary treasurer of Lawn Bowling Canada in the 1980’s. James was a life long member of the Royal Military College ex- cadet club and the Naval Officer’s Association. He lived his life by the R.M.C. motto: Truth, Duty, Valour. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1749 Argyle Street, on Sunday, October 24th at 1pm. The Rev'd Dr. Paul Friesen officiating. Interment to follow in Fairview Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. (J.A. Snow Funeral Home)
LCdr James Carter Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax Courtesy of George Newbury
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