Stephen Welch Carter of Peoria, Arizona passed away age 73 on September 28, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Gertrude Carter and his sister Sharon Tabler. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Buckley Carter, son Stephen James Carter, and brother Paul Carter.
He was a graduate of Boston College and Suffolk Law School and as an attorney practiced law in Massachusetts for many years. He also taught religious education, elementary school and high school. He was a devout Roman Catholic who was very devoted to his faith. He was an avid sports fan and especially loved football and the New England Patriots in particular. He loved classic films, country music and the music of Elvis Presley. He was extremely well read and loved literature, mysteries and was an enormous fan of Sherlock Holmes. He was a lover of animals and supported charities for the humane treatment of animals.
He was a kind hearted very generous man who worked hard for his family and helped many others. He will be deeply missed by those who loved him.
Service arrangements are pending.