Charles Lee “Chubba” Carter Jr, of Winthrop, passed away on April 22, 2020. He was 81 years old. Born in Winthrop, he was the son of the late Charles L. and Mildred (Duggan) Carter Sr.
Chubba was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1955-1958, attaining the rank of Sergeant before his discharge, He was employed for several companies throughout his life including, a Correction Officer at the Deer Island, Suffolk County House of Correction, Bethlehem Steel and finally at Boston Coach as a chauffeur. Chubba could be seen throughout the Town of Winthrop, visiting the various coffee shops and drug stores on a daily basis. He enjoyed spending time at the Winthrop Public Landing looking out at the ocean and watching the boats enter and exit the harbor.
Charles is survived by his siblings John Carter and his wife Margaret of Palm Bay, FL, Nancy Cohen and her husband Kenneth of West Palm, FL, Robert Carter and his wife Janice of Revere and Fred Carter and his wife Christine of Salem, NH. He is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews and 9 great nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held in the Winthrop Cemetery (Cross St. Section), on Saturday, June 27, at 10AM. Relatives and friends are invited.