Roger Vilander Carr

Carr, Roger Vilander age 55 of Gillett, Pennsylvania loving son of William and Helene Carr of Elmira, NY. Loving husband and devoted best friend of Mary (Goodwin) Carr. Roger passed away Sunday, April 29th, 2001 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania after a courageous battle with cancer. Also surviving Roger is his ?Real Friend? and best friend ?MOLLY? his cherished black lab. Daughter Cathleen (Mike) Pelino Granddaughters Nikki Edmister, and Jackie Pelino all of Horseheads, NY Sister and brother in law: Diane (Larry) Casper of Elmira, NY Nieces Lynn Greatsinger and her daughters Megan and Amanda, Barb (Andy) Degnan of Lorena, TX and many loving and supportive friends. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Wednesday May 2nd, 2001 1:00 to 3:00pm and 6:00 to 8:00pm. Funeral services will be conducted there Thursday Morning at 11:00am. The Reverends Michael and Theresa Stanley will officiate. Roger will be placed in peace at the Fitzsimmons Cemetery in Southport, NY following the funeral services. Roger was a 27year dedicated Correctional Officer for the State of New York. He was very proud of his role in the field of corrections. He specialized in weapons training and his membership in theC.E.R.T. Team.( A specialized team educated and trained to deal with any correctional emergency.)Roger was very proud to be a member of the National Rifle Assoc. ,the White Eagles, and the Mechanic?s Club of Montour Falls. He enjoyed the family cottage on Keuka Lake, and he was an avid NASCAR fan and devoted Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan.Roger loved to fish and most recently restoring a boat.Many people, who knew him best, will always remember his witty sense of humor, jokes, and unforgettable stories.Roger lived for his job and he was very proud of the people he worked with and the friendships he made.His last wish was for everyone to get a timely Colonoscopy to save their life. Roger?s life, witt, stories, work ethic, and love will never be forgotten. Those wishing may make memorials in Roger?s name to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, Pennsylvania 18850 in memory of Roger?s ?real friend? ?Molly?. For anyone that wishes you may light a ?Candle of Memory? in Roger?s name at www.olthof.com. A special ?Thank You? to the uplifting and comforting nursing staff at the Robert Packer Hospital Oncology and Radiology Departments. The family of Roger Vilander Carr will always remember your personal attention and thoughtfulness.Thank you.