Carter, Eileen

Eileen Carter passed away peacefully at the age of 90, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, following a brief illness. She was born on December 9, 1935 in Raymond, Montana to Jack and Stelsie Ceartin. 

She was raised in northeastern Montana. After marrying Richard (Dick) Carter in 1954, she and her husband lived in many places, including Pontiac MI, Endwell NY, 20+ years in Poughkeepsie NY, and San Jose CA before retiring in 1983. They then spent over 10 years exploring the country in their motor home and later lived in Nevada, Florida, and South Carolina before settling in Fairport to be closer to their granddaughters.

Eileen was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Dick Carter; both of her parents; brothers, Bernard, Charles, and Clarence Ceartin; and sisters, Lottie Blank and Mamie Anderson. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Brian) Sherry and granddaughters, Alexandra (Pierce), Brianna (Dwight), Michaela (Adrianna), and Katarina (Travis) Sherry; brother, Roger Ceartin; sisters, Ruth Osajda and Thelma Williams; along with many nieces and nephews.

Eileen enjoyed volunteer work, golf, needlepoint, entertaining, attending musical theater, and most especially, spending time with family.

She will be laid to rest alongside her husband at the Southern Nevada Veteran’s memorial Cemetery in Bolder City, Nevada. No other services at planned at this time.

Donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Perinton Ambulance