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Surnames: Cartwright, Carr, Shipley
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NEW PLYMOUTH - Lester Chalmer "Shag" Carr, Sr., 85, of New Plymouth, Ohio passed
away Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Pickering House, Lancaster, Ohio. (Fairfield County)
He was born August 29, 1925, in Cannelville, Ohio (Muskingum County) son of the late
Lester and Mamie Cartwright Carr.
He was married to Nancy J. Shipley Carr, who survives, for 56 years.
Chalmer was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy and was stationed at Pearl
Harbor from 1943 to 1945. He retired from Benedict Coal Company and Engle Construction
after more than 50 years of service.
He enjoyed visiting with everyone, especially his friends at the Vinton County Airport
In addition to his wife, Chalmer is survived by sons Larry (Joann) Bolyard of Groveport,
Ohio, Lester C. (Chris) Carr, Jr. of New Lexington, Ohio, Randy L. (Beth) Carr of Logan,
Ohio, Steve J. (Lisa) Carr of New Plymouth, Ohio and Scott Carr of Bowling Green, OH; 10
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Russell (Nancy) Carr of Roseville, Ohio;
sisters Katie (William) Ryder of South Zanesville, Ohio, Midge Sidwell of McConnellsville,
Ohio and Pearl Anders of Roseville, OHIO.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Lester Carr and three
sisters, Edna Maxwell, Verla Harris and Elsie Fisher.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at Garrett-Cardaras
Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur, Ohio with Pastor Mike Crabtree officiating.
Interment will be at Elk Cemetery, McArthur where a military graveside service will be
conducted by the McArthur VFW Post 5299.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m., Monday, April 18, 2011, at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Lester Chalmer Carr, Sr. be made
to FairHope Hospice, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130.
Please sign his online guestbook at
www.cardaras.com
Athens Messenger online Monday, April 18, 2011
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New Plymouth is an unincorporated community in northwestern Brown Township, Vinton County,
Ohio,
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