William Cahill Carter

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Cahill Carter on October

19, 2020 at the age of 72, just 2 days short of his 73rd birthday. He fought a courageous twelve-day

battle, in the ICU, with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Bill was born in Troy, New York to James Edward and Kathleen Agnes Carter on October 21, 1947. Family

always came first with Bill and he made sure to show it. He was the best father, husband, son, brother,

uncle, grandfather and friend. Bill touched so many lives and no words can describe how much he

meant to so many people. Bill loved his special time with his daughter, deep sea fishing in the Pacific

Ocean, soft ball games, and those fun camp outs with Indian Princesses, among other activities. Bill

never stopped smiling when the conversation turned to his grandson, Brawlin, or when he participated

in an activity with him.

Bill attended St. Jude Elementary School in Wynantskill¸ New York then graduated from Catholic Central

High in Troy, New York in 1964. He furthered his education at Hudson Valley Community College,

graduating in 1966 with an Associates Degree before moving to Cleveland, Ohio with his job where he

graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

in 1977.

Being offered a position with a newly acquired California division of Bailey Control Components, Bill

moved his family across the country to Irvine, California in 1980. Bill’s positive outlook, integrity,

engaging personality, perseverance and competitive spirit made him a natural salesman in the Process

Controls industry. During his sales career Bill traveled to 28 countries becoming one of the top earners

in his division.

Bill leaves behind his loving wife, Barbara, his adoring daughter Megan Carey, and awesome grandson

Brawlin; in addition his brothers James (Lillian), Donald (Sandi), and Timothy (Evelyn), his sisters Erin

(Brian) and Elise, also his many nieces and nephews. We will always cherish and remember the special

person he was, so incredibly kind, thoughtful, caring, loving, generous and loyal. Bill will always live

forever in our hearts and our cherished memories. Bill will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Those wishing to donate something in memory of Bill

please consider The American Lung Association at www.lung.org.