Peter James Carr

Peter James Carr

Peter Carr Obituary

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Mar. 26, 2013.
Carr, Peter James CARLSBAD -- Peter James Carr, 95, nick named Pierre, passed peacefully at his home on Friday, March 22, 2013, surrounded by family. Peter was born in New York, NY on June 19, 1917, the son of the late John Carr and Mary Finn Carr. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy, sister Anne, brother Tom, son Michael and loyal dog, Moses. Peter was a loving and thoughtful husband, father and grandfather. Peter is survived by his children, Kevin J. (Randa), Brian P. (Nancy), Kelly Anne Winterbottom (Neil) and Colin J. Carr (Debra) and 6 grand- children, Caroline, Ryan, Tory, Daniel, Caitlyn and Jennifer. He will be deeply missed. There will be a Memorial Service held at the Church of the Nativity in Rancho Santa Fe, CA on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his memory to AMVETS.

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March 29, 2013

Kathy Comerford Jjaeger posted to the memorial.

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Kathy Comerford Jjaeger

March 29, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Carr family on the passing of your Dad. Remembering the times at BTCC and always could count on Mr. Carr doing his laps! Good for him on his 95 years. God Bless.

March 28, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

March 27, 2013

God bless Uncle Pete and all the Carrs. He and Dad are probably teeing it up right after lunch!

Michael Leslie and Hannah Bacon

Diane Fitzgerald

March 26, 2013

Deepest sympathy to the Carr family for your loss of your dad. I can see him doing his laps after work in the pool at Burning Tree.

March 26, 2013

So many wonderful, happy, fun times with Pierre and Dottie will always be remembered by me. My sincere sympathy and blessings to all of you. Dee Silvi Justus

Carole & Stan Charloff

March 26, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rita & Don Zide

March 26, 2013

Our sincerest condolences to the Carr family. Rita & Don Zide

Barbara Fletcher

March 26, 2013

So many memories of Pete!!! What a guy! Love to all the Carr family for their loss. RIP Pierre. Barbara

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