Obituary of Albert E. Carr

Albert E. Carr, died Saturday, November 18, 2023, just shy of his 101st birthday, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca NY. Al was predeceased by his parents, Martha Leona Reese and Leo Dudley Carr: his wife of 64 years, Jane Louise (Overbaugh) Carr; brother and sister-in-law, George and Melba Carr; sister, Betty Hill; nephews, George Carr JR and Jeffrey Hill. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Ed Mullenix, of Willseyville, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Diane Carr, of Willseyville, NY; grandchildren, Gregory Carr, of Cortland, NY, Kyle and Jenny Carr, of Groton, NY; great-granddaughter, Natalyn Carr, of Broomfield, CO; niece, Jessica and David McArthur, of Orem, UT; nephews, Stephen Hill, of Miami, FL., Albert Hill, of Miami, FL., Michael Hill, of Orlando, FL.; several great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition, very special friends, Lars and Shryl Edburgh, Ruthie Hoose, Dick Hoose, Jim (Bushie) Bush, Jonathan "Maui Kid" Selover and Dave Leonard. Dad united with the love of his life on May 14, 1950, celebrating a remarkable union of 1 month short of 64 years until her passing. Serving in the US Marines during World War II and the Korean War, he achieved the rank of sergeant. Following 32 years of dedicated service with Cargill Salt in Lansing, NY, he retired, surpassing his years of employment and relishing every moment of retirement. An avid gardener and chef, he delighted in preparing meals for everyone. His passions included NASCAR, college basketball teams such as the University of North Carolina, Duke, and Syracuse, as well as cherished family gatherings. Additionally, he held a special affection for his four-legged grand-pup, Sampson and his canine little buddy, Dusty. In years past, he cherished the annual clambakes he organized for what seemed like for the local community, a time that held a special place in his heart. During his last three years at Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, he found joy in the company of family and friends, relished moments spent reading, and held a special bond with his favorite therapist, Darlene "Rosie" Rose. His daily ritual of enjoying a beer became a cherished routine, providing him the resilience to approach the remarkable age of almost 101. The family would like to extend a special THANK YOU to the staff at both Cayuga Medical Center and Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 12:00 Noon to 12:45 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Phil Jordan officiating, at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 137 Main St., Candor, NY. Burial will follow in the Smith Valley Cemetery, Willseyville, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Candor America Legion, 90 Spencer Road, Candor NY, 13743, to an SPCA of one's choice, or to "Wreaths Across America" 4 Point Street, PO BOX 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623 (https://tinyurl.com/n735zrbr). Condolences may be made to Albert's Family at www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com