Harold Francis Carter

Harold Francis Carter East Lansing Born May 25, 1921 the son of William G. and Josephine E. Carter, Harold Francis Carter died August 12, 2009 at the age of 88. Harold proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during WWII. He was a long-time resident of Haslett, was employed by Consumer's Power for 32 years and was a charter member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in East Lansing. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 50 years, Mary Kathryn Carter (Spencer); and brother, William Roe. He is survived by 2 daughters, Debbie McGuigan of East Lansing, and Jenifer Carter of Lansing; son, Patrick (Kimberly) Carter of Pittsburgh, PA; and 6 wonderful grandchildren. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, August 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 955 Alton Rd, East Lansing, with the Rev. Mark Inglot officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave, East Lansing, and 1 hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. A rosary will be prayed Sunday evening at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515 in memory of Harold.