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1951
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2024
William Carr Obituary
HENNIKER, NH - William (Bill) Carr died on July 31st at age 72 after a year-long battle with cancer. Bill was not yet ready to leave this World. He loved life and still had so much more to give and so much more life to live. Bill was still working at New England College when he became ill. He cared deeply for his co-workers there and the students he worked with. He desperately wanted to return to work at the College but was unable to due to his illness. Bill's greatest enjoyment in life was play-especially in the beautiful outdoors of New Hampshire. He was an avid golfer with his many golf buddies at Duston Country Club in Hopkinton. In Winter, he never missed the chance to go alpine skiing with his brother, ski friends, son and grandchildren, mostly at Mount Sunapee ski area, although his favorite ski areas were Cannon Mountain and Wildcat Mountain in Northern New Hampshire. His other outdoor passions included Mountain Biking, kayaking, cross country skiing and all season hiking. He was a member of the Algonquin Club in far Northern New Hampshire since 1992, one of the oldest, continuously operating hunting and fishing clubs in the U.S. He loved being up there both with his family and fellow club members for fishing weekends and to explore the 2nd Dartmouth College Land Grant and play endless games of Cribbage. Bill is survived by his wife of almost 31 years, Karin Carr, his only brother Robert Carr and his wife Carole Carr and his two daughters, Allie Walsh and her husband Jim Walsh and Kat Carr. His son Joshua Carr who shared Bill's passion for skiing, predeceased him. Bill also has 9 wonderful grandchildren who he enjoyed seeing at family gatherings. Bill will be remembered by his many, many friends and family as a one of a kind human being who radiated enthusiasm, optimism, a sense of humor and joy--all qualities that never deserted him during his illness. His absence will leave a hole in the lives of all who knew him. He will be sorely missed for a very long time. Bill and his family are very grateful for the care he received from the many professionals at Dartmouth Medical Center, Dartmouth Concord, and the Granite VNA Visiting nurses and home hospice Nurses, Aides and Social Worker.
A celebration of Bill Carr's life will be held at Duston Country Club in Hopkinton, NH on Friday, September 6th from 4:00 to 6:30 pm. All who knew Bill are welcome to attend. If you wish, please bring a golf ball with a message to Bill written on it. These will be displayed at the celebration and then donated to Duston Country Club for resale in their clubhouse. From one of Bill's favorite songs--
"I'm too old for the term but I'll use it anyway, I'll be a child of the wind till the end of my days…"
--Bruce Cockburn
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Carr
Duke
August 4, 2025
"Canadian Dharma" will always live on for me and Cdog!
Paul Keiner
August 4, 2025
I miss Bill's unique, positive attitude toward life. It made him a great tutor for students looking for help.
Kathryn Anderson
June 19, 2025
I will forever LOVE you for being such a beautiful being, Bill Carr!!! And working with me at the mental hospital in New Hampshire. I always felt you were beautiful in spirit and you were so very kind to others and especially to me! I will see you in a bit of time!!!
Tom Holmes
April 21, 2025
I knew Bill when I worked for his dad's company SEACOR in 1980, in Dover, New Hampshire. He was a fun, smart, and enthusiastic man, and a joy to know and to work with. Rest in peace, Bill.
Duke
February 14, 2025
I miss my "not insane" buddy! I look forward to being reunited in heaven!
Chris
October 14, 2024
My condolences to Bill's family and friends. Bill was an undeniable force of nature who lived life to the fullest. I think the best tribute to a life well-lived is how many people will remember us. Bill touched a lot of lives.
Jacquie Serebrani-Kesner
October 6, 2024
Bill was a rare and beautiful soul. We were colleagues at NEC. We´d pour over maps from the archives, he´d walk me through his adventures, and infused every conversation with his love for history and puns. I hope he finds a hot whiskey in heaven...
Mark Carver
September 18, 2024
It's been 2 weeks now since I said goodbye to my oldest friend and true brother. It was at that time a sad but joyous afternoon spent in communal grief and yet still celebratory spirit with so many other friends, fellows and family of Bill's.
And yet, it seems daily I find myself missing him, wishing we'd had time to do this one last hike, however brief, to share a few moments in perfect solitude, one last camp weekend, mountain bike ride or skinny ski day.
You were one of the few, an original, my friend, and I will keep your memory alive while I can.
Mike Courville
September 6, 2024
Bill was one of my favorite people to work with here at NEC. I loved his approach to life and learning. I will miss him.
Doug
September 6, 2024
Karin with all Bills family and friends planting trees Patti and I made a donation to Joshua´s endowment fund at Audubon in Concord in Bills name. There has to be some birds singing his songs in those trees!!! the Hall family
Paul Keiner
August 26, 2024
Bill was a dear friend and tutoring colleague. We shared books and lots of silliness. I will miss him. "Rest in Peace" does not fit Bill. Wherever he is, he will be finding out where he can hike and ski and pushing the envelope of the rules and expectations. Have a great adventure, Bill!
David Liimatainen
August 21, 2024
Bob and Carole Bill will always be chasing Bob and I down the hill at Wildcat Cannon and Sunapee And we well keep tucking the last run for Bill Love you Bill Like my bother FinnBuck
Lisa Cohen
August 17, 2024
Bob,
So sorry to hear about your brother´s passing. He was a fun guy. Big hugs to you and Carole!
Lisa Cohen
Steve Punderson
August 16, 2024
Carr dog good times, good humor mendis , lost in the O zone again Punderson
Patty Quinlan
August 14, 2024
I am very sorry to hear of Bill´s passing. I have great memories of Bill from our four years at UNH. From what zinhsve read here and heard he will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune to share his very full life with them
Joe Petrick
August 13, 2024
Bill was a kind and caring person with a warm smile and a good heart. He made many lives he touched richer.
Jennifer (Melendy) Benson
August 13, 2024
Bill you were an amazing person who took time to listen and get to know your students. I still think of you often and will always be thankful of the time you spent helping me with my thesis. RIP kind sir. You changed many lives for the better.
Jonathan Waite NEC alum 08
August 13, 2024
Bill carr was my tutor for four years at NEC from 2004-2008. He helped me with my papers and other stuff. The biggest thing he enjoyed the most with me was helping me with my senior thesis paper that I did on two Maine Islands. He was a great and awesome tutor. I am sorry for ur loss.
Sarah Feugill
August 13, 2024
Bill was a wonderful academic advocate we spent hundred of hours together in the library working through my Senior Thesis and getting organized while attending NEC. He always encouraged me to lean into my dyslexia as a super power and challenged me to rethink/problem solved. I'll never forget him and what he did for me. I can still picture him with his classic pencil and big smile on his face. May he rest in power.
Genevieve Aichele ("Genny Angel")
August 12, 2024
Here's a photo from the wayback machine. Dear Bill, what an honor it was to know you. My sympathy to all the Carr family.
Martha Donovan
August 12, 2024
I loved working with Bill at NEC! (I was there 1998-2014). Bill was a great human being - so kind and so full of joy. Sending love to his family. Martha Donovan
Nicole Decoteau
August 12, 2024
If I knew a student had limited time to get a paper done, I would not send them to Bill. But if I knew a student needed someone to listen to them, build their confidence, and be a genuine cheerleader for them, I would always send them to Bill. He radiated joy and always had time for a chat.
Debra NItschke-Shaw
August 12, 2024
Bill, you will be missed by so many people. You have touched the lives of countless students, faculty, and colleagues. I´ll miss our chats in the parking lot or at the old Skills Center. Thank you for all you did for everyone.
Mini and Wendy
August 11, 2024
Adios Carrdog!
What a long strange trip it has been! And we're with Carver: We'll always think of you whenever Firesign Theater is recalled (and that's every day).
How blessed we were to be among your friends.
"I am a part of all I have met." ~Tennyson
Mindawg and Scoop
Sue & Dave Tullis
August 10, 2024
We are so incredibly saddened to hear of Bill's death. He was a stellar individual and we always loved being around him and his sunny personality. RIP Billy.
Duke Kline
August 10, 2024
College buddy, fraternity brother, hiking partner, 'Canadian Dharma', Cdog....a special 'fair and wise guy'.......
My deepest condolences to the entire Carr family.
Mark Carver
August 10, 2024
Mark Carver
August 10, 2024
Mark Carver
August 10, 2024
Mark Carver
August 10, 2024
I found a few more classic Bill pics I felt needed to be shared here.
Mark Carver
August 10, 2024
Mark Carver
August 10, 2024
Mark Carver
August 10, 2024
I'll miss your sorry puns, Firesign Theater references and goofy jokes until my dying day, Carrdawg. So short, amigo!
Christine & David Germain
August 10, 2024
Oh Bill, aka the professor, going to miss your humor, your love of music, and your smile. You were truly one of a kind.
Nancy Humphrey
August 10, 2024
To the entire Carr family, I send my deepest condolences. Allie my heart goes out to you! Your father was a wonderful man. Stay strong.
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