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Betty Carter Obituary
62, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2011 after a very courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Houlton, Maine on November 24, 1948. Betty is preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Florence (Rouse) Adams and first husband Edmund L. (Bucky) Merry. She is survived by her husband Guy Carter; son and daughter-in-law Lawrence and Jennifer Merry; daughter and son-in-law Kimberly and Todd Sullivan; step-daughter Denise Carter; and granddaughter Kassandra Dumais. Services will be held at Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ; viewing on Friday, March 18th at 6 PM and funeral Saturday, March 19th at 10 AM. Betty will be interred in Houlton, Maine, in the spring. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the City of Hope - Samaritan Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Banner Health Foundation, P.O. Box 1897, Phoenix, AZ 85001. For additional information and to send your condolences visit www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Betty Carter
Lori Jo VanDeLaare
June 30, 2011
Guy, I am so sorry for your loss I just read a post from your granddaughter, I didn't know of Betty's passing. May you and your family find peace and strength in knowing Betty is not gone, but she has simply gone back home. Betty had been through alot but she remained a very strong and positive person who cared sincerly for the people around her and I will truly miss her.
Hugs and strength to you and your family
Vera Folsom
April 6, 2011
Guy I just heard today of Betty's passing, from my Dad. I am so sorry, she was a wonderful Lady and will be missed by many people. Her pain and suffering is over and she is an angel in heaven. May God be with you in this time of greiving, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron MacNEIL
March 27, 2011
Guy, Kim and Larry I was shocked to hear about this and I feel great sadness. Mrs Merry as I knew her will always have a place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Heather Trecartin Merrow
March 25, 2011
Denise and family
Our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.
Scott Trecartin & family
DANA,LINDA FOSTER
March 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Betty Whittaker
March 22, 2011
Guy, Kim and Larry, I was so sorry to hear about Betty. She was a wondeful friend and I will miss her. We always talked about being "just around the corner" again and how much fun that would be! Holidays won't be the same without her cute cards and emails. She will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug & Melanie Carlin
March 21, 2011
Larry and Jenn,
May God give you and your family peace and comfort during this time. Our prayers are with your entire family.
Paula Merritt
March 20, 2011
I was so sorry to learn of Betty's passing. Jerry and Bev Johnson, my parents, were neighbors up in Caribou and I was a neighbor in Bangor around the time my parents moved to Brewer. The Merrys kept in contact for years until my mom died, and we were sad when Bucky died. I knew Kim and Larry at Fairmount School where I was the school librarian. We all have fond memories of the Merrys and are happy to hear that Betty had remarried and had a great life since we last saw her. Betty, rest in peace dear, you will be long remembered. Sincere condolences to the family for the loss of such a wonderful woman and friend.
Barbara Sullivan
March 20, 2011
To Betty Lou's Family,
I was so sorry to hear of her passing. Growing up I thought she was my cousin, because I thought of Lawrence and Florence as my Aunt and Uncle! Lawrence came to my Grandmother and Grandfathers farm when he was in his young teens. He grew up there with my Uncles as if he were their brother. I remember playing many times at Betty Lou's house with Betty and Leigh (Dow), I thought, as a child, he was her brother! I even had one of those covented home made sweaters made with love from Florence. Mine had a horse on the back...I wore it out. So rest in peace "cousin" Betty Lou, may God hold you in his arms.
Barbara (Ward) Sullivan
March 19, 2011
Dear Larry, Jenn and family. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Tim and Linda Hart
Philip & Anita Thornton Jr
March 19, 2011
Guy and family. sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. You have our deepest sympathy. Phil & Anita Thornton Jr
Stephanie and Family
March 19, 2011
So Sorry to hear about Betty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
GLORIA DRAKE FOLSOM
March 19, 2011
GUY AND FAMILY. SORRY TO READ ABOUT BETTY LOU'S PASSING I WAS A CLOSE FRIEND AND CLASSMATE OF HER IN HIGH SCHOOL. THOUGHTS AND PRAYS FOR YOU . GLORIA (DRAKE) FOLSOM
jessica constantine
March 19, 2011
so sorry about the loss of betty...she was a sweet lady...my thought and prayers are with u.
March 19, 2011
We are sorry for your loss. Out thoughts ad Prayers are with you and your family
Ralph Brewer & Lin
John Rich
March 18, 2011
Guy, you have my deepest sympathy. My heart is truly saddened to hear of Betty's passing. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time.
March 18, 2011
I graduated with Betty and we had some fun times together. So sorry to hear of her passing and my condolences to the family. Brenda Stover Richards
Glenda Hegge
March 17, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was such a special person.
Brenda Bell
March 17, 2011
Rest in Peace my friend!!
BRENDA AND CALEB BELL
March 17, 2011
Dear Guy, LARRY AND Kim,
So sorry to here about Betty`s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have a ton of memories of Betty,her Mom, Dad, and all my family.~ Nevers, Edith, Dickie, David, Leigh and Myelf The DOW famly~ We go back way before Lawrenc was married, he rented from my parents. What an Awesome MAN he was!!!My brother, Leigh and I never had an Easter,Christmas, or any Holiday/ BIRTHDAYS that we did not get Home made sweaters, with designs on back, mine a doll, and Leigh`s a Tractor., home-made cloth monkeys, popcorn balls, candy, dolls,trucks, bikes,and lots of love.
She fought a Good fight.No more pain no more sorrow. ~
~I am glad i got to talk with her over the past few years, and catch up on our good ole days~
Praying for Strength for you all in the days to come. God Bless. Love to all, Brenda {Dow}and Caleb Bell
Linda&Jean Dumont
March 17, 2011
Guy,Larry.Jenn,Kim and Todd,
So sorry about our loss of Betty..She was a good person,and friend.she will be so missed.
I will miss our long talks.And as you know we had many.
our prayers are with you all as I know this is so hard for you all
Love to all,
Linda and Jean.
Kassandra Dumais
March 17, 2011
I love you grammy with all my heart!!! I know that your in a better place but you are always going to be my gaurdian angel. I wish mom and i could be there for you guys. But i love you with all my heart! Love you, from your grand daugther.
Roger and Pam Murphy
March 17, 2011
Guy,
We are so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead. God gless you during this sad time in your life; may your memories be a comfort.
March 17, 2011
So sorry, Guy, to hear of Betty's passing. It has been a long time since I have seen her or you. Thinking of you and yours, God Bless. Andrea (Joslyn) Tidd Class of 67 HHS
Jean Merritt
March 17, 2011
God bless you Guy. So sorry about Betty death. I am so sad we couldn't get together at Arizona Airport when she traveled there to see me. God Bless you and the family. she was a special lady.
Barbi Stewart
March 17, 2011
Our thoughts, prayers and understanding are with you all. May the loving memories give you peace in the months and years to come.
Barbi, Marc and Melinda
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