Frank Lewis Carter, 94, of Birchwood Road, Oxford, NS, passed away peacefully at Northumberland Hall, Amherst, on Sunday, November 3, 2019.  Born in Oxford, Frank was a son of the late William and Mabel (Rushton) Carter.

Frank started working at a young age in the woods with his father.  In 1943, Frank went for training at Aldershot, NS, for the army reserves concentrating on mortar shells.  Then he went to work at the Oxford Foundry & Machine Shop, followed by eleven years in the Oxford Woolen Mills, and retiring in 1991 after 37 years with Enheat in Amherst.

Frank has always enjoyed gardening, hockey, hunting, and was a hard working family man.  He always took great pride in maintaining his vehicles and property.

Frank will be sadly missed by his sons Michael (Susan) Carter, and Keith (Christine) Carter; daughters Carol Carter, Nancy (Carl) Betts, and Brenda (Walter) Oikle; his brother, Wilfred (Betty) Carter; eleven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and plenty of nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Anna (Fowler) Carter; his sisters, Ella (Todd) Wilmot, Carrie (Ira) Betts, Jean (Norman) McFadden, and his brother Harold (Pauline) Carter.

Arrangements are under the care and supervision of W. Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water Street, Oxford, NS (902 447-2167).  Honouring Frank's wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 1 pm. 

Those wishing to do so may make donations in Frank's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Frank's online memorial at www.allenfuneralhome.ca or through the W. Allen Funeral Home Facebook Page.