NATHANIEL-CARLETON-Obituary

NATHANIEL PHILLIPS CARLETON

Cambridge, Massachusetts

1929 - 2020

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Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

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CARLETON, Nathaniel Phillips Harvard-Smithsonian Astrophysicist Age 90, of Cambridge, died February 25th from complications of Parkinson's disease. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00PM Sunday, March 1st at Church of the Covenant in Boston. A native of Burlington, Vt., Dr. Carleton was...

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Dear Kay, family and friends of Nat,

I am very sad that Nat passed away. He was such a nice person and great scientist. He played a big role in my astronomer career when I worked with him at IOTA for so many years. This led to great new techniques for interferometry that were then implemented in Europe and the US. I also remember him as great man who had the passion to pass his knowledge to younger people. He was both passionate and patient.

All my condolences to Kay (I have...

Kay and family, I am so sad to read this. You and Nat were so generous and kind to me from my earliest time on the East Coast to recent times. I will write you a card with my happy memories! With love, Jenny Angel


Nathaniel Phillips Carleton

Fair winds as you sail on ahead, Nat.

God keep your bride, your family and your friends until we can sit around you again to ask about the heavens.

In loving remembrance,
Brent and Jan La Fountain
Waterville, Vermont

I am so sorry to hear about the families loss. The pain of losing someone in death is the most devastating pain that one can feel.may God the father comfort strengthens and soothed the families and friends.my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families during this difficult time of grief and pain.
-~GP