John M. Carrier

Carrier Carrier, John M., of Boca Raton, FL and formerly of Miami, FL passed away December 22, 2006. He was born in Miami, FL on November 20, 1930. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years Adele; son, Michael L. Carrier; stepson, Sidney Matlock; daughters-in-law, Elizabeth Carrier and Maria Hagan; grandchildren, Stephanie Carrier, Michael J. Carrier, and Alexandra Matlock; sisters, Ellen Carrier, Margaret Carrier; nieces, Catherine, Claire and Sarah Oliver; nephew, Robert Oliver. Preceded in death by sisters Irene Carrier and Alice Oliver. John was most recently employed as a salesman by Calico Corners in Boca Raton, FL. In the late 1980s he was the owner of Mr. J's, J. Carrie', Ltd. in Coral Gables, FL and had been a long time associate for Minna Lee dress shop on Miracle Mile Coral Gables, FL. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 - 1954 aboard the U.S.S. Toledo out of Long Beach, CA. A visitation and prayer service will be held between 6-8 pm Wednesday December 27, 2006 at Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapel, 2305 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL. 33442. A Mass for Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 am Thursday December 28, 2006 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 380 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL. Interment to follow at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 1500 S. State Rd. 7, N. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33068. The family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation may be made in his name to St. Ambrose Catholic Church.