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Gary Cartwright Obituary
Gary was employed by Amtrak for 40 years. He also delivered newspapers for the Providence Journal and Pawtucket Times for 30 years. He was on the Board of Directors for Doorways Food Pantry and regularly donated blood.
His greatest joy in life was being with his children. He volunteered for a variety of programs with Seekonk Public Schools and chaperoned every field trip his 4 children attended. Coach Gary led several recreational teams for the Town of Seekonk including softball, soccer, basketball, and baseball.
In his downtime, Gary enjoyed gardening, frequently giving his vegetables to friends and family. He loved taking trips to North Conway, New Hampshire and listening to the Bruins, Red Sox, and Patriots on sports radio. In his earlier years, Gary participated in various duckpin bowling leagues and tournaments.
Besides his wife and father, Gary is survived by his loving children Hillary, Dillon, Jillian, and Mallory Cartwright, and his adoring granddaughter Eliana.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Service on Thursday July 28, 2022, at 10 AM at Norwood Baptist Church, 48 Budlong Ave. Warwick. Burial will be in Seekonk Cemetery, Seekonk, MA. Visitation will be Wednesday July 27, 2022, from 4 to 7 PM at the Carpenter Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave. West Warwick. In lieu of flowers, consider a blood donation to the RI Blood Center, 405 Promenade St, Providence, RI 02908.
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Memories and Condolences
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William (Bill) Keegan
July 18, 2025
As I sit here eating breakfast, I am smiling thinking of all the times I had breakfast with Gary at the Ritz. He would always keep me updated on all the local Seekonk Buzz. We miss you Gary, rest in peace!
Leeanne (Paquet) Bennett
August 24, 2023
So sorry for your loss. I knew Gary in high school. He always had a smile on his face and he was always caring. The world is going to miss him deeply.
William Keegan
July 31, 2022
I just learned of this tragic news and we wanted to express our deepest sympathies to Gary´s family. Gary was always a great person and always had something good to say about everyone. He was a huge supporter of his family and was always proud of their individual accomplishments. I always enjoyed catching up on all the Seekonk news when we had breakfast together at the Ritz Dinette on Friday mornings. He used to give me some great tips on a new breakfast spot that he would come across in his work travels. I was truly shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. He will be missed by more people than you know because he was one the "good guys". To Gary´s family please accept our sincere sympathies for your family´s loss from the Keegan family of Seekonk.
Artie Boisvert
July 28, 2022
Rest in Peace Gary, you were the best rock lead vocalist around and I am fortunate to have known you all these years
Mark Sirois
July 28, 2022
My condolences to the Cartwright family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Many memories of Gary during our high school days. Bruins and red sox games. Duckpin bowling. Always made you happy to be around him. The world just lost a very good man. God bless you Gary and may you rest in peace.
Don Marcotte
July 27, 2022
Martha and I would like to express our sympathy to the entire Cartwright family. Hearing the news of Gary's passing was devastating. He was a great guy and was always a joy to be around. He truely was a gentle giant. Gary will be missed!!!
Jesse Allen
July 26, 2022
To the Family of Gary, my condolences. He was a very good man to know.
Our Sincere Condolences, The Hopkins Family
July 25, 2022
We were so sad and shocked to hear of Gary's passing. He was truly one of the friendliest guys around. His support of this family, the schools, sports teams, Doorways, and the town was unmatched. He was always so positive and upbeat.
All who knew Gary in Seekonk share your grief. We hope that the memories of how he touched so many lives will help you through this very difficult loss.
Susan and Tom O'Brien
July 25, 2022
Jane,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and your family.
Tom O'Brien
July 25, 2022
Gary,
I enjoyed all of our times talking, memories with the kids in sports and joking. You will be missed, buddy!
Susan O'Brien
July 25, 2022
Gary,
My childhood and adult friend, you were an all around great roll model. Rest In Peace.
MaryAnn Tourkantonis
July 24, 2022
Dillon, though I did not know him, I think your father must have been an exceptional man - having raised someone as wonderful as you. All my love and sympathy to you and your family.
Carol Billington
July 24, 2022
So sorry for the passing of husband,father and grandfather. Best man ever. I worked at Michelettis Rest. Gary was always around with his beautiful children in tow. I am saddened by his passing. Gary watched out for all the kids. His or mine. Love to all of you his loving family. I could write a book about his kindness.
Maryellen Lane
July 24, 2022
I am in complete shock over hearing this news and my heart is crushed. The world lost such a kind-hearted, generous, and genuine soul. I remember seeing him in school so often and he was always offering a helping hand to anyone in need. All the staff knew Gary!! To this day, I can hear his burly laugh and see his giant smile as he roamed the halls, visited the classroom, or stopped in the office. He sure was an involved parent. He even invited me to watch some of Mallory´s ice hockey games, and whenever I went, I always felt welcomed because Gary made me feel like I was sitting next to a guy I had known forever. That´s just who he was. My heart goes out to his beautiful family. The world lost one terrific man.
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