Vernon CARTER

CARTER, Vernon - With thanksgiving for his life, the family of Vernon “Jingles” Carter announces his passing at the Welland Hospital on Friday, May 2, 2008 at the age of 78. He is reunited with his wife Teresa (Stampfer) who passed in 2004. Dear father of Judy Carter (Carl Rosati) and Don (Kathy Arnold). Remembered with love by his grandchildren Amanda Rosati, and Robert and Dylan Carter. Brother of Pauline Griffiths (late Bob), Roland Carter (Judy), Gerald Carter (Betty), Marilyn Bacon (Howard), and Sandra Blankorn (Bob). Mr. Carter was predeceased by his brothers Harold and Leslie. The family will receive friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Rev. Dr. Miroslaw Wilk will lead a Vigil at 8 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church on Thursday at 10 a.m. Cremation will follow. Private family interment in Fonthill Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. on line memories and condolences at www.jjpatterson.ca As a memorial tribute, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows – memories live. 11074829