Gregg Carter Obituary
He graduated from Calais Memorial High School, Class of 1969, and went on to earn his Associate's Degree in Business Administration from Husson University, and his Bachelor's Degree from University of Maine at Machias.
In 1978 he started working for Duty Free America's as a manager of the Calais Tax & Duty Free location. In 1980 Gregg founded Hardwicke's Country Store and managed this convenience store for DFA Corporation for 35 years. Before losing his battle with cancer, Gregg also was a member of the Calais City Council for 10 years, and also served on the board of Calais Federal Bank, coached Rec basketball, and Little League.
Gregg was always happiest at this camp on Magaguadavic Lake in New Brunswick, Canada, whether he was mowing the lawn with his John Deere lawnmower or driving the pontoon boat filled with family and friends, sitting around the camp fire listening to the loons and watching the stars. He would always say, "Our little piece of heaven it is!"
Gregg was predeceased by his parents. He will be so sadly missed by his loving wife of 41 years, Mary Carter; his daughters, Karie Carter of Calais, Abby Brocato and husband Jim, and Jessica Murphy and husband Jessefa; son Hal Carter and wife Megan; step-daughter Mary Cameron and husband Chris, all of Hermon; his brother Gary Carter and wife Sonja of Hampden; niece Leslie and nephew Glen; step-brother Earl Stanhope and wife Barbara of Robbinston; his ten grandchildren, Allie, Carter, Josh, James, Hallie, Hayden, Audrey, Alexis, Greggory, and Liam; and his special feline companions, Orloft and Gee Gee.
A celebration was held at Gregg's home where friends and family visited him, joked and laughed, the way he wanted it. Per his wishes, following his death there will be no services. Donations in Gregg's memory may be made to PAWS Brave Hearts, 368 South St., Calais, ME 04619. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com
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Mike Nadeau
October 13, 2015
Gary, My deepest sympathies for the loss of your brother. I know how close you two were.
Beatrice and Michael Dow
October 13, 2015
Mary: We were saddened to hear the news about Gregg. We will miss his enduring presence at the lake. All the best to you and your family.
October 13, 2015
Gregg was the heartbeat of Hardwicke's. Developing this store from concept was Greggs' idea and his passion. He always cared about his staff and they were part of his family. He will be missed by many.
RIP Gregg
Larry & Shelley Mulholland
Rick Clarke
October 13, 2015
Hal, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deepest sympathies, Rick
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Tom Higgins
October 13, 2015
Hal, I'm so sorry for you for the loss of your dad. My heart goes out to you and your family. Tommy
October 13, 2015
Hal, I'm so sorry for you for the loss of your dad. My heart goes out to you and your family. Tom Higgins
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