Garry Carter
1942 - 2015 | Sheffield
Garry was a much loved husband, father and brother who will be sadly missed by all his friends and family. He fought a long battle against prostate cancer with the same strength, bravery and determination that he demonstrated throughout his life, but…
Garry was a much loved husband, father and brother who will be sadly missed by all his friends and family. He fought a long battle against prostate cancer with the same strength, bravery and determination that he demonstrated throughout his life, but more importantly with his keen sense of humour even in the final stages of his illness. Although Garry left school with few qualifications, he successfully worked his way up to a high level within the steel industry, gaining a university degree on the way. However, he was even more proud of his family, his beloved wife Sally and his children Richard and Sara. Even after retirement, he continued to remain closely engaged with the local community as a magistrate, and a committed member of Rotary raising funds for charity. He also developed a renewed passion for golf, walking and especially foreign travel. His final months were particularly challenging, but he faced this with the support of family and friends. Garry's family are all particularly grateful for the additional support offered by St Luke's hospice, who allowed him to die with dignity and peace. The staff here are remarkable, and any support for the hospice would be a truly fitting legacy.
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Current total raised
£3475.00
GiftAid £596.25
Anonymous
08/12/2015
£560.00
Offline Donations
04/12/2015
£50.00
Funeral Donations
01/12/2015
£50.00
Donations Received
19/11/2015
£20.00
Cathy Burke
07/11/2015
£10.00
+ £2.50 GiftAid
Jonathan Megson
20/10/2015
£25.00
+ £6.25 GiftAid
Diana Clark
19/10/2015
It was a privilege to work with Garry as Magistrates on the Rotherham Bench.
Sheri Charles
15/10/2015
Our deepest sympathy. , HR Leadership Team & ABP Leadership Team, Armstrong World Industries
David And Julie Bearpark
12/10/2015
£100.00
+ £25.00 GiftAid
Bryan And Valerie Morgan
12/10/2015
We will miss you sorely
£50.00
+ £12.50 GiftAid
Chris Farris
12/10/2015
A lovely man who will be much missed by all his friends.
£25.00
+ £6.25 GiftAid
Mike Ferry
11/10/2015
£10.00
+ £2.50 GiftAid
Sarah Evans
11/10/2015
Anonymous
11/10/2015
£25.00
+ £6.25 GiftAid
Hedley Forshaw
11/10/2015
with our deepest sympathy, to the family
Anonymous
10/10/2015
I will always remember Garry's wicked sense of humour and the way he and Sally were there for me when my own husband died from cancer 6 years ago
£25.00
+ £6.25 GiftAid
Michael Green
10/10/2015
Great memories on the golf course & good fun in the clubhouse.
Anonymous
08/10/2015
Chris And Rachel Jones
08/10/2015
£100.00
+ £25.00 GiftAid
John Dunkley
08/10/2015
£25.00
+ £6.25 GiftAid
Alan Kydd
08/10/2015
So pleased to have got to know Garry over the last few years. We've missed him during his long illness at the bird club walks and meetings.
Anonymous
07/10/2015
I only knew Garry when he was already seriously ill earlier this year. He was warm, relaxed and friendly. He made a lasting, positive impression.
Angus Clark
07/10/2015
Garry was always a bright light. I knew him through Rotary and golf. It was a bonus to be in his company. Greatly missed by all who had the privelige of knowing him.
David And Rosemary Owens
07/10/2015
A good man who will be missed very much.
Christine Curry
07/10/2015
Nicky Gallagher
07/10/2015
Heartfelt condolences to all the family at this very sad time.
Armstrong World Industries Uk Ltd
07/10/2015
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Jon Fielder
06/10/2015
Will Kostelecky
06/10/2015
Sally Carter
06/10/2015
Lynne Harper
06/10/2015
£15.00
+ £3.75 GiftAid
Alan & Jane Lester
06/10/2015
Very sorry to hear of the great & premature loss to the Carter family
Graham Thompson
06/10/2015
I knew Garry as a kind, funny and totally genuine person. His passing leaves a big hole in many lives and our thoughts are with Sally and the family.
Andy Lester
05/10/2015
Beverley Doody
05/10/2015
Sarah Crouch
05/10/2015
Geoff Briggs
05/10/2015
Ian Cooper
04/10/2015
I will miss him, a very nice person to have around. Always positive.
Steve Clarke
02/10/2015
A wonderful guy. Always a pleasure to have a-round.
Thoughts
Garry was my father-in-law. From the day we met he welcomed me into his family. We had some good times together. I have particularly good memories of the dents we put in each other's scotch inventories, the lively conversations we had around all kinds of topics, the meals we shared both in and out, and most of all the enjoyment that Garry got out of the boat trips we were able to take when he and Sally visited us in the States. He had a positive impact on me. He was a great father and father-in-law. He was a gentleman. He was my friend. I miss him.
Added by Will Kostelecky - 01/10/2015