Wesley R. Carter Obituary (1929 - 2012)

EDDINGTON - Wesley R. Carter Sr., 82, of Davis Road, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at his home. He was born in Bangor on October 1, 1929, the son of Elmer and Lelia (Antone) Carter. Wes attended Bangor area schools and had worked for Bath Iron Works and the Maine Central Railroad. He also did welding and steel fabrication for Bancroft and Martin and was owner of Northeast Welding Company and Penobscot Welding Company. His greatest love was hunting, fishing, gardening and working on his home and camps. He is survived by his wife Bethany A. Welch Carter; his children Cheri White, Richard Carter, Wesley Carter Jr., Marie Carter, Georgena Contois, James Beal and Carolyn Doherty; his grandchildren Richard Carter, Ryan Carter, Wesley Carter III and Daniel Haskell; and a sister Geneva Peters. There will be no services at this time. A memorial service will be announced in the spring. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the New Hope Hospice. P.O. Box 70, Eddington ME. 04428, in memory of Wes. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta, where condolences, memories, photos and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com