Paul A. Carter, 72, of Hopkinton, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Bruce and Theresa (MacNamara) Carter. He was the husband to Harriett A. (Hansen) Carter. Paul was a Navy Veteran and member of the VFW and the Natick Elks. He was an instructor at Americor in Chicopee and was a brick layer for many years. He had also been an active member of the Local 51 that is now part of the local 3.

Besides his wife of Hopkinton, he is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Becker and her husband James of Maryland, Paula Sweeney and her husband Michael of CT., Elizabeth Carter of Marston Mills, MA. and Michele Carter of Harwich, MA. He also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Lisa, Jason, Amy, Jeremy, Keleigh as well as 2 great-grandchildren, D’Andre and Dante. He is predeceased by his daughter Lisa Carter who passed away in 1968.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, September 11 from 5-8 pm at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League, 10 Chandler St. Boston, MA. 02116 or www.arlboston.org