Edward Frank Carter

SALEM – On Wednesday, September 23rd Dad knew it was time to join mom, he passed peacefully that morning.

Ed was born on November 30th 1932 in Salem, MA to Frank & Jane (Hill) Carter. He would be the brother to five sisters.

Dad graduated from Salem High School in 1950. He joined the army two years later and was in the Korean War.

Once home from the service he was employed by Sylvania Lighting, he was there until he retired.

He was married to Alicia (Allen) for almost 60 years. They had 4 children, Julie, Cathy, Ed & Andrew.

Dad enjoyed golfing and caddying in his younger days. He was a big DIY guy and renovated our house one project at a time. He was an avid reader and a very proficient crossword puzzler. He was also a big walker and walked his daily 5 miles around Salem Common well into his 80's.

Dad was a gentleman, a straight shooter and a very funny guy. His needs were simple and we miss him terribly already.

His grandchildren called him Bampy! He loved being around them all. His 8 grandchildren, Meridith, Reid, Abigail, Ian, Will, Colin, Aidan & Charlotte. 4 great grandchildren, James & Gwyneth Hayden and Julia & Emme McLaughlin.

Ed was predeceased by his beloved wife Alicia, loving daughter Julie and dear son in law Bill Schmidt and Sisters; Joan, Jean, June, Jane and brother, Allan.

Survived by children Cathy Schmidt of Brigantine NJ, Ed & Cheryl Carter of Chester, NH and Andrew & Elizabeth Carter of Chantilly, VA. His youngest sister Joyce & Al Turner and several nieces and nephews. 

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to Ed’s visiting hours which will be held at O’Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 84 Washington Sq., (at Salem Common) SALEM on Monday, September 28th from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. All other services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s memory may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., (Suite B-102) Danvers, MA 01923. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.