Rev. John-Carr-Obituary

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Rev. John Carr

Wallingford, Connecticut

Mar 21, 1932 – Sep 5, 2023

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BORN
March 21, 1932
DIED
September 5, 2023
LOCATION
Wallingford, Connecticut

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Rev. John Carr died peacefully at his home in Wallingford, CT, in the company of his beloved wife, Maggie.   He was born in Carbondale, PA, in the middle of a spring blizzard, to Alden and Isabella Carr. He spent his early childhood in Lake Como, PA, then Hancock and Hunter, NY, and, at...

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We will all miss John's creative brilliance as a reall MENSCH! It seems as if every minute of every day he was teaching me to both live and love by his example!

I'm saddened to hear of Rev. Carr's passing. Though I did not know him personally, I see the content of his character to be strong as we are both brothers of Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity. From what you shared in his obituary, his acceptance, and his advocacy for all around him, he continued to live our Creed of eliminating prejudice throughout his life! Please know that I have recorded his passing in our database so that when our next annual gathering occurs this summer, our brotherhood will...

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I remember meeting John for the first time when we were loaded up and taken to the Gaylord for some service time when I was a youth. I had no idea what to expect, just that we were going to help out for a while. John met us and offered to shake "hands" and enjoyed the reaction that usually got. I kept going back to serve, bringing people to the worship service as needed or sometimes even trying to play music as part of the service. I remember that John had a love for his flock at the...

I knew Rev. Carr through my many different jobs at Gaylord and my mom, Louise Paradise, switchboard operator at Gaylord. Rev. Carr was such a sweet man, very diversified, after reading his obituary. God bless his entire family.

We used to bring our youth class to Gaylord to help Rev. Carr with the services. My Son, Peter, went by himself to play for the services during his high school years. He was a gentle servant of the Lord, and a great teacher for the visiting youth. I'll miss him as a pastoral care leader. d

I remember John from working at Gaylord hospital . He was such a kind person

I remember Rev Carr when I was a patient at Gaylord Hospital. He was a wonderful and understanding man who always took the time to talk and pray with me. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Leslie (Daniel) Sheahon