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Ann Karter Obituary
PHIPPSBURG -- Ann Louise (Crichton) Karter, 70, of Phippsburg and Osprey, Fla., died on April 29, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer in Boston, Mass.
She was born to the late Philip and Angela (Donahue) Crichton Dec. 17, 1940, in Presque Isle.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Eli; five children, Mary (Mike) Huth of Pittsfield, Mass., Elizabeth (Shawn) Murphy of Eaton, Ohio, Kate (Mike) Orroth of Davidson, N.C., John (Jennifer) Karter of Chicago, Ill., and Michael Karter of Chicago, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; siblings, Mary Crichton, Steve Crichton, Clare (Alan) Hitchcock, Peter (Jennifer) Crichton, and Angela Ellen (Chris) Delong; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ann graduated from Aroostook Central Institute in 1959. She attended the University of Maine, graduating with a BSE (English) and a Master of Arts in Teaching. While raising her children, she pursued her teaching career for 10 years. She then directed her energies to volunteer work in the various communities in which she resided.
One of her most notable accomplishments included being named to the Top Ten Women by the Ohio House of Representatives. This distinction recognized the following: Co-chair, Designer Show House 6, for the Dayton Philharmonic Women's Association; Chair of Dayton Art Institute Art Ball; and campaign chair of the Dayton Performing Arts Fund. She served on the board of the Dayton Chapter of the American Red Cross and was awarded Volunteer of the Year, Board member of the year and recipient of the 10 year service award for financial development and leadership.
She also served on the board of Carillon Park and the Dayton Ballet. Fraternally she served as president of her PEO chapter in Dayton, Ohio, and most recently as president of her chapter in Sarasota, Fla.
Throughout her life, Ann fought courageously, loved deeply and gave selflessly. For those who have had the privilege to know her, she will be missed profoundly.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, at Desmond Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 5, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 144 Lincoln St., Bath. To share your thoughts and condolences with Ann's family, please visit: www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen
for the Cure and Saint
Mary's Catholic Church.
Ann Louise
(Crichton) Karter
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Memories and Condolences
for Ann Karter
February 27, 2013
i miss you
Kim (Armstrong) Arnold
May 11, 2011
Kate & the entire Karter family. We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a truly amazing person. Peace to you all.
Mo Aubry
May 11, 2011
Ann was a loyal member and supporter of the Fine Arts Society of Sarasota for many years. She was talented, thoughtful and kind. Her humor and good spirits will be missed.
May 11, 2011
Joyce Loftus Thibodeau
May 7, 2011
Elias and family, I was so sorry to hear about Ann's death. She, and you, were so gracious to have our class of '58 to your home for a lobster bake a few years back, as part of our class reunion. Hugs!
Kathleeen Lyons
May 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you Eli and all the family.
Kathleen (Nugent) Lyons
WHS -Class of 1958
Susan & Don Kasle
May 5, 2011
Dear Eli and family,
Ann was such a wonderful person. She was an inspiration to all of us in the Dayton community. We will treasure the opportunities we had to work with her. She taught us so much by example. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the future.
Ryan and Stephanie Kish
May 5, 2011
Michael,
You and your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss.
Eloise Burke
May 5, 2011
Dear Eli and Family...my condolences to you and your dear children. You have lost a Great Friend Wife and Mother.. my prayers are with you all.
Andy Fischer
May 5, 2011
Eli and Family,
Ann was so uplifting to everyone that she touched. Dayton is the richer for your having lived here.
Sending you and your family my heartfelt prayers.
May 4, 2011
Dear Eli and Family, we just heard about your deep loss, Ann was such a beautiful lady inside and out! Although we didn't see each other over the past few years, Jack and I always loved you both and considered you dear friends. Life goes by so quickly before we realize. Eli, we would like to get in touch with you, if one of your chilgren could e-mail us at [email protected] We love you and our hearts and prayers go out to you! Bobbie and Jack Myers
Natalie Bohan
May 4, 2011
Dear Mr. Karter, Mary and the entire Karter Family,
Ann was a remarkable woman who could engage anyone in a conversation. While only around her a few times, I couldn't help but notice that she truly listened to whomever was speaking in spite of what was going on around her. That was just one of her many admirable traits. I remember the last time I spoke with Ann; in only a few words she touched me deeply and profoundly, while comforting me. I wish I could be there to comfort you.
Much love and sympathy,
Natalie Bohan
Ed Donahue
May 4, 2011
Dear Eli and Family,
Please accept my condolences on your loss of Ann. I remember fondly the visits of the Caribou Donahues to the Mars Hill Crichtons. In the past few years, I enjoyed receiving Ann's Christmas letter, though authored by the newest grandchild, and even though it always reported more grandchildren than we had. I will miss her presence in my life, and she certainly leaves a much larger hole in your lives. Thanks Eli & family for celebrating her life; she made the most of it.
Ed (and Joan) Donahue & Family
Peg Donahue
May 4, 2011
Sending My Thoughts N Prayers Out to the Karter Family ,and the Crichton Family!!!
So Sorry to hear of your loss...
Scott & Libby Finefrock
May 4, 2011
Karter Family (and especially Mrs. K’s children): I so fondly remember our youthful days of summers and at DCC, swimming, “trying” to dive, and the festivities that typically followed such Friday evening events. As children and older, we played. Mr. & Mrs. Karter (and all of our parents) watched with pride and enjoyment. With loving smiles and bewildered amazement at what we, as children, thought we could get away with, your parents gave us the freedom to have the times of our lives. I hope this sad, sad time of grief will give way to enduring memories of loving remembrance of the happy times your mother has given you as a family. I know and remember how your mother and wife have touched so many lives in so many ways through the years, and in so many communities. And so she will always. God Bless your family. With sad condolences, Scott and Libby (PEO sister) Finefrock
May 4, 2011
Dear Eli and Family:
Jerry and I were so saddened to hear of your loss, your beloved wife and mother and grandmother. She was a beautiful, warm and loving person and I know she will be missed by so many. Hopefully you still have wonderful memories and especially of your times here in Sarasota.
Thinking of you all during this time.
Much love,
Sandy and Jerry Strom
May 4, 2011
To Eli and your family. Ann was a terrific volunteer mentor to me as a leader in the Dayton philanthropic community. I will cherish her friendship and both David and I so appreciate all you both did to make us feel so welcome in the Ridgeway Road neighborhood. Our prayers are with you. Pat and David McDonald
Gaylene Hoffman
May 4, 2011
To Ann's family. You are all in our prayers. Ann was such a wonderful person and she will be missed. You have our deepest sympathy.
Gay & Wayne Hoffman
Kate Cox
May 4, 2011
Michael, our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Kate Cox, Dr. and Mrs. Cox
Sara Woodhull
May 4, 2011
To Ann's very extended family. I knew Ann through many community activites. She seemed to be everywhere and with a very engaging smile and spirit. I am so sad for all of you and will remember her and you in my prayers. Sara Woodhull
Neil Hazel
May 4, 2011
To Ann's family,
I only knew Ann through serving on the Dayton Chapter American Red Cross Board of Directors and some committee endeavors for the RC. Your wife and mother was one of the very nicest people I ever met. A wonderful person, warm hearted and beautiful inside and out. She has been missed since leaving Dayton. God Bless all of you. Our deepest sympathy to you. Neil Hazel
Bob & Vickie Volkerding
May 4, 2011
We are thinking of you during this very difficult time. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers,
With love, Bob & Vickie Volkerding and family
May 4, 2011
Dear Eli, how very sorry we are. Ann was an inspiration and a positive force in the lives she touched. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Susan And Jim Clift, Erin, Ontario
Eloise Burke
May 3, 2011
Dear Eli and Family, my condolences to you and your family... Eloise K Burke
Alice and Don Eastman
May 3, 2011
Our Love to the Karter Family. We were privledged to have known Ann and call her friend. She will be missed. All our Love, Alice and Don Eastman
John and Marilyn Huyck
May 3, 2011
Eli,
We pray that God will comfort you with His peace during this time. Ann has such a warm and caring spirit. We know that her loving spirit will always be with you and your children and grandchildren.
With our deepest sympathy,
Love,
May 3, 2011
Eli: Bill and I were so sorry to hear about Ann. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ann was a very special women and will be missed by the people whose lives she touched.
Debbie and Bill Thalmann, Sarasota, FL
Chubb Michaud
May 3, 2011
Eli, Val and I were deeply saddened by your loss. Our prayers go out to you and the family.
Kathy, Mark, Cameron & Sarah Willis
May 3, 2011
Ann was an extraordinary woman. Her warm smile, contagious laugh and engaging eyes radiated a feeling of warmth and love to everyone she met. Our prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. We send our love.
Ann & Eli at the Murphy Willis Wedding 6/4/94
Kathy Willis
May 3, 2011
May 3, 2011
Eli:
Ann was a great inspiration to all. What a wonderful woman who gave so much to her family and community. So sorry for the loss to your entire family.
Judy Crawford (Dayton)
May 3, 2011
My thoughts and prays are with all of you at this difficult time.
Commissioner Susan Witonis
Anthony Vradelis
May 3, 2011
Eli: Karmen and I were so sorry to learn of your loss.
Ann was a remarkable women and it was a privilege to know her.
You and your family have our sincere condolences.
Tony Vradelis
May 3, 2011
Dear Eli and Family,
It was a joy and a privilege to have known Ann. Our prayers are with you.
Winnie and Jerry Hopfengardner
Greenville, NC
Patti Giering
May 3, 2011
Eli, I am so sorry for your loss. Ann was a terrific lady. I really enjoyed knowing and working with her.
Patti Giering (Dayton)
Denise Mays
May 3, 2011
Elizabeth, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon & Farrell Sparks
May 3, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ann was a wonderful lady with a strong sense of family.
Bill Lainhart
May 2, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Lois and Bill Lainhart
Benjamin Benoit
May 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Karter family. She was an amazing woman.
lance french
May 2, 2011
John , Deborah and I are so sorry for your family's Loss.
Lance French
Love you so much Mom.
John Karter
May 2, 2011
May 2, 2011
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