Floyd R. Carson

    CARSON, Floyd R., 91, PRESQUE ISLE, October 17, 2010. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.

PRESQUE ISLE – Floyd R. Carson, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 17, 2010, at a Presque Isle health care facility.
    He was born September 8, 1919, in Mars Hill, the son of Wardlow and Elva (Kilcollins) Carson. Dad’s family was from Hawkshaw, New Brunswick, Canada, and shortly after his birth, his parents moved back to the family homestead there. His father was the postmaster, and a farmer, and had a woods operation. Dad left school at the age of 12 to work in the woods during the depression years. Growing up in his environment made him an expert in many trades such as mechanics, plumbing and electricity. Most of all, it made him a great patriot and a hard worker. On his own, he developed math, vocabulary and penmanship skills, that were amazing. In 1940, he enlisted in the Canadian Army and spent over four years in Europe, fighting in WW II.
    After the war ended, he returned home. On November 9, 1946, he married his pre-war sweetheart, Cavell Bradford from Blacks Harbor, New Brunswick, Canada. While he was overseas, Cavell had married a British Airman and they had a son named Glenn. Her husband was killed in the war in 1945. They were married on Glenn’s 3rd birthday. In 1948, they moved to Presque Isle. He went to work for Cole’s Express that year and it was the only job he ever had. He was a loyal employee for 34 years, retiring in 1982 when the employees went on strike. During many wonderful retirement years, Dad enjoyed gardening, camp at  Squa Pan Lake, fishing, hunting, and working hard for the Republican Party. Dad was extremely generous to worthy causes, and had a great compassion for people in need. He never passed a hitchhiker or failed to invite one passing by to come into his home for a lunch.
    He was predeceased by his wife, Cavell on January 12, 2003, they were married for 56 years; by his parents; and brothers, Vaughn and Donald.
    His children are thankful for the home and stability that he provided. He is survived by his daughter, Candace Quartarone and husband, David of Fort Fairfield; three sons, Randolph of West Baldwin, Dean of Fort Fairfield and Glenn and his wife, Paula of Presque Isle; six grandchildren and; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild, Madyson, she was very special, Dad loved to see her. Also survived by a sister, Hilda and husband, Dalton Stairs; and brothers, Paul and wife, Ida, Roy and wife, Madeline, Ralph and wife, Marguerite, and Glen and wife, Joan, all of Canada.
    For the last six years, Dad was a resident of the Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Center. The family thanks the wonderful staff there for their kind and loving care. We are so grateful. Dad never had a complaint.
    There will be no calling hours. A private family funeral service was held at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle, Saturday, October 23, 2010, at 12 p.m., with Rev. Wade Bradford officiating. Interment was in Fairmount Cemetery. After the interment, refreshments were served back at the funeral home in the reception area. A donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by Dad. Online condolences may be made at www.duncan-graves.com