Benford L. "Benny" Carte

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Benford Carte Obituary

CARTE Benford "Benny" L. Carte joined his beloved wife, Elizabeth Gandee Carte, on Tuesday, August 10, 2011 at the age of 83. He was the loving father of Kimberly Carte and the devoted grandfather of Terry Dennis Beard, Jr. and Rachel Leigh Beard as well as the great-grandfather of Hunter Beard and Chloe Beard. He was the son of the late Samuel B. Carte and Rosa Lee Jordan Carte and the youngest of eleven, having survived them all. Benny retired from Union Carbide and was also a member of Willowdale Country Club where he was an avid golfer. He served in the United States Air Force in Alaska. Relatives and friends of the family, as well as employees of Union Carbide are invited to attend the Services at WESTSIDE/LEITZ-EAGAN FUNERAL HOME, 5101 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY, MARRERO, LA, on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to your favorite charity. Condolences may be offered online at www.westsideleitzeagan.com. For questions, please call (504) 341-9421.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Aug. 17, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Benford Carte

9 Entries

Maria P

August 22, 2011

Hi Kim, I was one of the nurses that took care of your father a number times when he was in the ICU at St.Charles parish hospital. I truly enjoyed him. He would make me laugh and call me "DOLL FACE". I think he called everyone doll face. He always seemed optimistic.I was sad to hear of his passing. Your dad will be missed by some of his nurses.

August 20, 2011

Kim, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your dad was my friend and golfing buddy and supervisor at UCC. We'll miss him.

Richard and Elaine Fabre

Miss CC

August 20, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Darren Duhe

August 19, 2011

Kim,

My condolences on your loss, you are in my prayers. I didn't know Benny when you first moved her when we were kids, but I got to know him at work and then on the golf course. I played many a round with him and really enjoyed his company. May he rest in piece and God watch over you and your family.

Kerry Hudgins

August 17, 2011

Kim, my depest sympathies go out to you and your family. Your Dad was a great leader and trainer. Benny was my first supervisor and starting my career with Union Carbide. He taught me alot the years we worked together.

August 17, 2011

You are in my prayers. Your mom and dad were great friends during their time in Springfield.

Jim Lee
Belle Rose
La.

Amy Raybourn

August 14, 2011

Kim, we love you. I know this is hard. Remember, your Dad loved you. You are in our prayers.

Tim Carlos

August 11, 2011

My deepest sympathies to your family Kim. I played golf with "Benny" when I lived in Willowdale. Always a great time! He will be missed.....a great guy!

Kim Carte

August 11, 2011

Daddy, it was an honor and privilege taking care of you for the last 8 months. I miss and love you so much. I know you are at peace now, and you are with mama, and the rest of the family. Thank you for being the best daddy ever. Sleep well my prince. I love you daddy....I feel lost without you....

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