SOUTHWICK—Henry L. Carter, 74, of Gary, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at the home of his daughter in Southwick surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Henry was a retired expeditor for United States Steel Company prior to his retirement.
Henry loved to travel, visiting 15 different countries in his lifespan. In his travels he visited Brazil where he met and married his beloved wife. He was a self taught student of astronomy and loved to learn about the stars and the planets. Henry was also a gifted artist who drew portraits and landscapes for a hobby.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ana Gertrudes(Correa) Carter, a son Henry J. Carter and his wife Maria-Socorro of Merrillville, Indiana, a daughter Ana-Maria Davis and her husband Peter of Southwick, MA, and six grandchildren Ana-Lois, Willard, Peter Jr, Marcus and Ana-Marlene Davis, and James Carter.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass for Henry on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 10:00 am in Our Lady of the Lake Church, Sheep Pasture Rd., Southwick, MA. There are no calling hours. Southwick-Forastiere Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Memorial contributions in Henry’s name may be made to Noble/Westfield Hospice Care
