Brother Robert M. Carter, OSFS, 1952-2023

Brother Robert M. Carter, OSFS

Brother Robert M. Carter, OSFS, in his 35th year of religious life as a professed member of the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, died on January 25, 2023.

Brother Bob was born in Philadelphia in 1952, the son of Norman Carter and Catherine Byrne Carter.  He was a proud parishioner and student of Incarnation Parish and Grade School in the Olney section of Philadelphia. Brother Bob entered the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales and professed first vows on August 13, 1988.  He made perpetual profession on May 6, 1995.

Over the years, Brother Bob faithfully served on the staffs of Brisson Seminary (Center Valley, PA), Paul VI High School (Fairfax, VA), Divine Word College (Washington, DC), the Newman Center at George Washington University (Washington, DC) and Buckley and Annecy Halls (Childs, MD). Brother Robert M. Carter, OSFS is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Edward Joseph Carter.  He is survived by brothers Norman Carter (Patty) and Kevin Carter (Kathleen) in addition to his nieces and nephews. 

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, beginning at 11:30 AM at Our Lady of Light Chapel, 1120 Blue Ball Road, Childs, MD 21916. The Viewing will precede the Mass from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM. Interment will take place at the Oblate Cemetery following the Mass.  Attendees should be fully vaccinated and boosted from COVID-19.  Social distancing and masks are required.

In memory of Brother Bob’s life and legacy, donations may be made to the Oblate Development Fund, P.O. Box 87, Childs, MD 21916-0087 or www.oblates.org/support-us