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Nancy Carr Obituary
NANCY E. CARR Palm City Nancy E. Carr, a Local Teacher was Born in NJ, and died 19 July 2011 at age 61 after losing her 18 month battle with Breast Cancer. Well known as Mrs. Carr 5th Grade Teacher for over 21 years by hundreds of students & parents at Palm City Elementary. Nancy moved to Florida with her family in 1989 from Haddon Heights, NJ and returned to teaching at PCE after staying home for 11 years to be with her young children. She enjoyed the FL lifestyle living on the water & boating with her husband Joe, owner of Guardian Yacht Mgt. & Yacht Sales. She enjoyed traveling the intra-coastal waterways from Florida to Maine many times. She also enjoyed her flowers & gardening. She graduated from Glassboro State Teachers College in NJ with a teaching Degree and was certified in both Florida & New Jersey. She taught 5th Grade her entire 26 year career and was forced to retire 29 April 2011 due her battle with Cancer. Nancy is Loved by so many people and hundreds because Mrs. Carr was dedicated wonderful teacher who touched countless lives with her kind and most effective style of teaching. She was Predeceased by her Parents John & Elizabeth Nelson. She is survived by her Beloved husband of 34 years Joseph M. Carr Sr., her son Joe Carr Jr., her daughter Nancy Finamore & her husband Stephen, and those relatives closest to her, sister Joan Roberts, husband Jerry, and their children Jennifer Venturi, Jeff Roberts and their families also her nieces Judy Bayer, Janet DePersia & their families & nephew Johnny Batchelor. Nancy and her Family are of the Lutheran Faith and the Family is having a viewing and service at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Officiating Pastor Tom Hartley The viewing is Friday 5 Aug from 5 to 8 PM in the Faith Development Center behind the church and will continue Saturday 6 Aug at 9 to 11 AM then move to the Church for the Service to begin at 11:30 AM After the Church Service ALL are invited to the Celebration of Nancy's life that will move back to the Faith Development Center with food and drink until 4 PM. The Church is on Martin Downs Blvd. at 2655 SW Immanuel Drive Palm City, FL 34990. Flowers can be sent to the Church by 5 Aug or Donations can be made in Nancy's name to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. Funeral Arrangements are provided by Martin Funeral Home & Crematory 961 Kanner Hwy Stuart, FL 34994 772-223- 5550 Paid Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Carr
Becca Wilson
January 30, 2012
Mrs. Carr, right when I found out about you're passing, I tried looking for an obituary and couldn't find one. I heard that you left from Mr. Hawkins, I was so sad. You were such a great teacher & I miss you so much. Rest in peace please.<3 Love always, Becca Wilson.
Ben Dorson
October 12, 2011
This was the time of year I always look forward to, as October meant I'd get to see Nancy at the Boat Show, being a longtime client of Joe's. It was always a pleasure to get to see her and I so enjoyed her company, like a breath of fresh air. I'll miss her but will always remember her spirit and calm demeanor - what a special person!
austin dorson
August 28, 2011
Nancy was a wunderfull person. She had a very special heart. I'm very happy that me and my son zachary got to know her. I know she will be missed but remember in our hearts.
Dave Buck
August 27, 2011
Joe and Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the wonderful memories you hold, help you through these difficult times.
Sharon & Lenny Gardner
August 27, 2011
Joe, Trina, & Joey,
I am so sorry for your loss! I feel blessed to have had Nancy in my life when we were both teachers at Good Intent School in NJ. Trina and my daughhter, Megahn, were born 1 month apart. (Trina was Megahn's first friend!) My husband, Lance, Megahn, and our daughter Courtney, warmly remember visiting the Carr family at LBI for many a summer. Nancy was a gentle soul, and the world is a better place because of her prescence in our lives. The love you shared will be everlasting.
August 27, 2011
Nancy, You are always in our thoughts and prayers.We miss you,Sunday morning coffee will never be the same.
John and Ruth
Patrick Kirschling
August 24, 2011
Nancy was a true lady! We know Joe, her children, friends, extended family, teacher friends and former students have all been touched deeply by her passing and also deeply touched for having know and loved her as Kathleen, her Uncle Jim(Monsignor James Carr) and I did.
Lord, may the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen.
Lois Kerr
August 16, 2011
Joe, Trina, & Joey - still cannot believe my cousin is gone - we were 2 months apart & we lived in Haddonfield, too, until we were 8 & in 3rd grade. All the toddler birthday pics have Nancy & Lois together - I am so happy we got closer again the last few years - will miss her always - love to all of you & heartfelt condolences
Lois Fox Kerr
Jenni Budd
August 14, 2011
Mrs. Carr- You were one of the best and brightest teachers in Martin County. God Bless you and your family. The Palm City girls now women who were educated by you will certainly miss your presence.
Nina Brandt
August 10, 2011
Ms. Carr was the best 5th grade teacher anyone could ever have.
Nina
Shirley Lerner
August 9, 2011
Please accept our condolances on behalf of your family. We are just hearing this sad news and will miss Nancy. Love, Joanne Munroe, Shirley Lerner and family.
Jessica Treneer
August 8, 2011
Broke my heart to hear the news! You were an amazing teacher Mrs. Carr you are a huge part of me wanting to and going to school to be a teacher! You touched so many lives in such a positive way, you will be missed greatly! I can only hope to be half of the teacher you were! Much love...R.I.P Mrs. Carr
Terry Coniglio Mattison
August 7, 2011
Joe,
Nancy was an amazing woman. She was a wonderful mother, wife, friend, God mother, and role model. Her legacy will live on through the lives she touched. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Terry Coniglio Mattison and Emily Coniglio
martha williams
August 5, 2011
I was very fortunate to have meet Mrs.Carr throught my teaching 's of The D.A.R.E. Program . I always looked forward to going in her classroom.She always, greeted me with a warm and kind smile and would say" the students are ready for you Deputy Williams" She was a great ! teacher and a very caring person.
Mr. Carr, my heart goes out to you and your family. "Rest in Peace Mrs. Nancy Carr." (Deputy M. Williams Martin County S.O.)
Glenn Cotthaus
August 4, 2011
I was fortunate enough to have known Nancy through her daughter and know she will be greatly missed. She was an exceptional person and will have certainly made a difference in the lives of all the children she had the privilage to teach.
Rich Hineline
August 4, 2011
I am sorry to learn about Nancy's passing. I was a school mate of Nancy's at Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School in Haddonfield, NJ.
Rich Hineline
Marian and Nick Avise
August 3, 2011
We really enjoyed celebrating your birthday with your Mom and Dad in Atlanta. What a fun night and with wonderful people! I am sure you have many more of those great memories. We are thinking of the Carr Family during this tough time.
Jaworski Family
July 31, 2011
Rest in Peace.
Divya
July 24, 2011
So sad to hear the news about my Florida Ma. I'm so sad I couldn't make it down there for the visit we talked about. I'm really glad we got to meet in February. Pops, take care of yourself!
Lauren Gianino
July 24, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Nancy. Your mom was a wonderful person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Brooke N
July 23, 2011
Mrs. Carr, you were such an amazing women and touched the lives of many people. You are shining down on all of us right now! You will always be in our hearts!
maureen gusz
July 23, 2011
Joe & family,
John and I were so shocked to read your em. Although we are many miles away, we felt close to you and Nancy through your em's. We are so sorry for your loss, sorry that we never made it back to Florida again to see both. We will treasure the short time we spent with you when we bought our boat. I remember it as if it were yesterday. There aren't many people that John warms up to right away but you and Nancy were friends from the start.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
John & Maureen Gusz
Columbus, NJ
July 23, 2011
You touched so many lives with a kind heart, open arms, and geniune compassion and concern. Each child, you held close with individual love and attention no matter the need. There is an open hole in our hearts now. You will be truly missed and never forgotten. I know you will be a leader in heaven too!
Sincerely,
The Gandy Family
Sheryl Jellinek Wolf
July 22, 2011
To Nancy's family and friends--So sorry for your loss. Although we'd lost touch many decades ago, I still remember how beautiful she was when we were 8 or 10 in Haddonfield, with blonde hair so light it could've been mistaken for white. Nancy was so shy then that she couldn't even speak when called on in class, yet carried herself with an elegance that she was totally unaware of. May her memory be a blessing...
July 22, 2011
My deepest sympathies go out to all of Nancy's family. I was a classmate of hers at Haddonfield High School, and will always remember Nancy as a sweet and beautiful lady, both inside and out. May your memories of Nancy bring you comfort in these difficult days ahead.
Sincerely,
Kathy Mathews Straub
Chandler, AZ
Lois McGarrigan Edwards
July 22, 2011
My sincere condolences to you all. I knew Nancy when we were growing up in Haddonfield, NJ. We were in school together starting with Elizabeth Haddon Elem School through HMHS. We even went to the same church. Nancy was a beautiful person inside and out. She was very warm and giving. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this difficult time
Ashley Mason-Ovens
July 22, 2011
Mrs.Carr, you will be missed very much im glad I got to have you as my 5th grade teacher
George Major
July 22, 2011
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Nancy and also dedicate this ouote to Nancy: To have laugh often and much to have won the respect of intelligent people and the affection of so many children... to leave the world a better place... to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. this is to have succeeded. Now Heaven has another selfless Angel. GOD BLISS YOU ALL THE MAJOR FAMILY
Lauren Cavette
July 22, 2011
My Dear Nancy,
What a special person you have always been to me. From starting out as my teacher, to becoming my close friend, and eventually family throughout the years. I'm so grateful for the years I have known you and the special friendship we shared. You were the first to start the magical trend of becoming lifelong friends with teachers throughout my life. I'll never forget your sweet and gentle, yet spunky personality. You always gave me instant happiness every time I saw you. I was so honored to be there with you for Trina's wedding, and I had always imagined you and Joe sitting at my wedding one day. But you will be there, because you will always be in my heart forever. I love you from the bottom of my heart and I will be sharing memories of times spent with you for years to come. You live on in all of the hearts of the children you have touched. You were the teacher that treated her students like your companions, and that is such a special way that so many will remember you by.
Love always,
your Lauren
Lesley Hastings
July 22, 2011
I will miss you very much, 2nd mom! :(
wendi watson
July 22, 2011
Such an awesome and special person!!!So thankful my son bradley had the blessing of having Mrs.Carr as his 5th grade teacher.....wendi watson
July 22, 2011
To all of Nancy's family...on behalf of my daughter Kaitlin and myself...we were so fortunate to have known Nancy...and blessed by her kindness and special gift of teaching...
We are so deeply saddened...
Patty O'Connell and Kaitlin Larschan
Daughter
July 22, 2011
Dear Ma,
I'm making all kinds of little messes around the house for Dad to clean up, I think I can hear you laughing. I hope the "snicky snacks" are good, save some for us. I miss you :)
Love, Trina
PS...UFF DA!
Stephanie
July 22, 2011
Mrs. Carr, you were truly a great teacher! You were caring, kind, helpful, and many more. You touched every student in a great way, and will be missed greatly. I wish I was able to visit you before, now that i am in high school. RIP Mrs. Carr
June Cavette
July 22, 2011
Joe, Trina and Joey- We will never be the same as we were before this loss, but ever so much better for having someone so lovely to lose. Nancy was an incredible lady and I'm so grateful she was a part of my life..
Nancy- You have found a place in my heart, and so that place is yours. It will fly your flag, speak your language, and honor you with festive parades forever.
I love you and will miss you forever, June
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