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Topic: Karen Cartier, philatelist and author (1942-2024)
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micropooz Member Posts: 1758 From: Washington, DC, USA Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 02-20-2024 08:17 AM
With a heavy heart, I must report that Karen Cartier, wife of Space Cover of the Week contributor Ray Cartier (cvrlvr99) passed away on Feb. 19, 2024. She and Ray had been married for over 59 years with three children. They often said that they never had an argument in all of those years! Karen was an accomplished philatelist and philatelic author in her own right. She and Ray became the founders of the Mid-Cities Stamp Club in Arlington, Texas, serving as the club's first President and Secretary. Karen later started the Fairytale, Folk Tale Study Unit of The American Topical Association. This 400-member organization is composed of postage stamp collectors who specialize in collecting stamps which illustrate each individual collector’s favorite topic. Additionally, she authored four books, based on her topical stamp collection, re-writing versions of the stories, which were illustrated by enlarged color stamps which pictured this topic. Her obituary is here. Please join me in condolences for Ray... |
onesmallstep Member Posts: 1441 From: Staten Island, New York USA Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 02-20-2024 08:45 AM
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thisismills Member Posts: 526 From: Michigan Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 02-20-2024 09:20 AM
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capoetc Member Posts: 2356 From: McKinney TX (USA) Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 02-20-2024 11:25 AM
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 51937 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-20-2024 03:56 PM
I am very sorry to hear of Karen's death. I did not have the chance to meet or interact with her, but knew her through Ray's emails.My thoughts are with Ray and his family. |
Ken Havekotte Member Posts: 3785 From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 02-20-2024 04:16 PM
Very much so, as with Dennis and Robert, Theresa and I are so sorry to hear of Karen's passing and send our condolences to the entire Cartier family. I know she and Ray were very happy together. |
MartinAir Member Posts: 347 From: Registered: Oct 2020
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posted 02-20-2024 05:37 PM
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SpaceCadet1983 Member Posts: 482 From: Pacific NW, United States Registered: May 2012
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posted 02-20-2024 08:13 PM
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Eddie Bizub Member Posts: 144 From: Kissimmee, FL USA Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 02-20-2024 11:18 PM
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flyboycn2007 Member Posts: 18 From: china Registered: Aug 2016
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posted 02-21-2024 02:58 AM
I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Ray 's wife, In previous email exchanges, Ray mentioned his family, he and his wife are very harmonious, a respectable old man, I offer my deepest condolences on the death of Ray's wife. |
cspg Member Posts: 6362 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 02-21-2024 05:11 AM
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astrobock Member Posts: 189 From: WV, USA Registered: Sep 2006
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posted 02-21-2024 06:24 AM
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Ross Member Posts: 554 From: Australia Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 02-21-2024 07:52 AM
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GACspaceguy Member Posts: 3023 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 02-21-2024 09:12 AM
Ray, my heart breaks for you and my prayers are with you and your family. |
Antoni RIGO Member Posts: 321 From: Palma de Mallorca, Is. Baleares - SPAIN Registered: Aug 2013
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posted 02-21-2024 12:55 PM
My deepest condolences Ray.A strong hug in these difficult moments. RIP your love, my friend.
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Bob M Member Posts: 1897 From: Atlanta-area, GA USA Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 02-21-2024 01:49 PM
My best wishes to Ray and his family during this very difficult and sad time for them. |
backburner Member Posts: 100 From: NYC, NY, USA Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 02-23-2024 03:00 PM
My condolences and prayers go out to you and your family. |
Donbl Member Posts: 49 From: Frederick, MD Registered: Jun 2013
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posted 02-24-2024 07:59 AM
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GT76 Member Posts: 97 From: New Orleans, La. USA Registered: Jun 2015
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posted 02-24-2024 08:25 AM
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NAAmodel#240 Member Posts: 360 From: Boston, Mass. Registered: Jun 2005
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posted 02-25-2024 11:36 AM
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