1935 – 2014

FARMINGTON — Alberta K. Carter, 79, of Jay, died Thursday morning, April 17, at Franklin Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Dixfield in March 1935, the daughter of Bruce and Ethel (Fuller) Kittredge. She was a graduate of Jay High School and in October 1954, married Raymond “Junior” Carter.

In addition to being a devoted homemaker, she also was employed at Norwock Shoe and for 25 years at G.H. Bass.

She enjoyed country music and dancing, and her hobbies included flower gardening, feeding the birds, caring for her dog, Teddy, and faithfully supporting the Boston Celtics.

She is loved by her husband of over 59 years, Junior, of Jay; their three children, Kathleen Porter and her husband, Randy, of East Jay, Kenneth Carter and his wife, Beverly, of Houston, Texas and Kristeen Merchant and her husband, James “Jim,” of Chesterville; one brother, Glendon Kittredge, of Turner; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by twins, Steven and Sharon Carter, in 1956; and two brothers, “Tiny” and “Bobby” Kittredge.

Her memorial video may be viewed and tributes and condolences may be shared on her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.