Edward F. Carr

Edward F. Carr, 89, of Manchester, passed away peacefully at Hanover Hill Health Care Center on June 17, 2024.

He was born in Providence, RI on November 13, 1934, the son of the late Daniel and Mary (Ryan) Carr. He was a beloved bus driver in Manchester for Easter Seals where he drove special needs children to and from school for many years. They always looked forward to chips on Friday and all of his silly antics that made them laugh. He was very spiritual and enjoyed reading the Bible and sharing his love for God to anyone he would meet. His prayer list was very long! He loved visiting people and often went to Rhode Island to see friends and family. He also loved going with the family to Old Orchard Beach, Maine for vacations in the summer. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren and extended family. Eddy and his wife were so blessed to have had the opportunity to be foster parents for two Vietnamese boys, Duc Nguyen for a short time and then Thong Nguyen during his high school years. They often opened up their hearts and their home to anyone who needed a listening ear, a hot meal or a place to lay their head for a time.  

Edward is survived by his wife of 54 years. Belinda (Driscoll) Carr; a son, Brian Carr of Manchester; a daughter Rebecca Carr-Bennett of Bedford; two grandsons, Dylan and Trevor Bennett; and sisters-in-laws, nephews, and nieces. He was predeceased by a brother, John Carr. 

Calling hours will be at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover St., Manchester on Monday, June 24th from 11 AM to 1 PM with a service to follow at 1 PM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery after the service. The family would love you to consider a donation to the Easter Seals Foundation in lieu of flowers at eastersealsnh.org/donate. To view an online tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.phaneuf.net.