Truro, NS
September 30, 2024
Sherman "Sonny" Reid Carter – 90, of Truro passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at VG Site, QEII Health Sciences Centre.
Born in River Hebert, he was a son of the late Edwin (Clayton) and Florence (Peck) Carter.
Sonny worked in insurance for many years and for 15 years he drove a school bus for a two room school house in Five Islands. He loved hunting, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, motorcycling and travelling. He was involved with the Snowmobile Club in Five Islands and was a trail groomer for many years, often accompanied by his best furry friend, Sheena.
Sonny is survived by his wife, Catherine "Cathy" Carter; daughters, Cindy Conrad (Wayne Banks) and Barbara Carter (Michael Colborne); grandchildren, Christie and Kathryn; great grandchildren, Carter, Micah and Chase; stepsons, Andrew and Stephen; step grandchildren, Andy, Abbygail and Emily; step great grandchildren, Baily and Blake; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sisters, Helen (Bubs) and Joan; brother, Art; son, Sherman; stepdaughter, Maureen.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses on 9A at the VG Hospital for going above and beyond caring toward Sherman, Cathy and family.
Cremation has taken place and a gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. If so desired, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Canada are welcomed.
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