Obituary of Dorothy Carter

Passed away peacefully in her 73rd year, with family by her side, after a courageous battle with ALS on October 25th, 2012. Survived by her husband and best friend of 45 years, Larry. Daughter Kelley (Shane) Jacobs of Sebringville, Krista (Scott) Williams of Victoria, B.C., and son Bryce (Arden) of Port Credit. Devoted and much loved grandma to Ryley and Mackenna Jacobs, Mayla and Calista Williams, and Nicholas Carter. Survived by brothers and sisters Paul (Mary) Kraemer of Maryhill, Karen (Tom) Dietrich of St. Clements, Mike (Marianne) of Elmira, Mark (Cathie) of Port Elgin and Jane (Doug) Newman of Elora. Sister - in - law to Penny (late Ron) Laythorpe of Guelph and Judy (Norm) Laythorpe of Vernon, B.C. Much loved by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Jerome (1987) and Louise (1982).Dorothy was a member of the 1961 graduating nursing class at St. Mary's Hospital. She worked many years as a nurse until taking time to raise her three children. Upon returning to work she remained a faithful optometric assistant for her sister Dr. Jane Newman for 22 years.She was an active member of CWL for 40 years taking her turn as a president while living in Maryhill. After she and Larry moved to Waterloo, Dorothy became an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes 11am Church Choir, the funeral choir and a very active member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society and again taking on leadership roles. St. Vincent DePaul work became her passion - always assisting others as she did most of her life.Dorothy loved to garden, cherished her many friendships and loved to travel. Her travelling adventures never ceased until the last stage of her illness. She was blessed to visit so many places in her travels. Throughout her illness she remained an inspiration to so many, when asked by the cottage group she said "I am at peace, I am thankful for the life I have, and I accept what I have been given." She truly loved throughout her life and passes that challenge to her survivors. Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. South, Waterloo, on Tuesday October 30th from 7-9pm. Visitation will than continue on Wednesday October 31st from 1-3pm at the funeral home with Parish Prayers being held at 3pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday November 1st at 10:30am at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 173 Lourdes St, Waterloo with Monsignor Edward Sheridan as Celebrant. Reception to immediately follow in the church hall. Burial of ashes will take place at a later date at Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint Vincent DePaul Society Our Lady of Lourdes or the Wellington Hospice where she lived out her final days.