CARTER ANDREW HOLDSWORTH

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

• Some of my best memories were with Carter. I'm very thankful to have met someone like him and for the way he impacted myself and everyone who was lucky enough to have known him. I will always regret not spending more time with Carter in his last few years. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark and Kelli Holdsworth, his family and all of his friends. - Posted by: John Coughlin (Friend and teammate. ) on: Feb 25, 2014

• Mark, so very sorry for your loss. I met Carter at Marla's funeral and he seemed like such a great kid. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. - Posted by: Debbie Swistun (family friend) on: Feb 24, 2014

• Mark, We are thinking of you and your family, and fondly remember our hockey opponent Carter. Our prayers are with you, may warm memories help to comfort all of you. - Posted by: Rick and Dawn DeGagne (Friends from MTS) on: Feb 24, 2014

• Kelli, we are so saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved son. Our hearts go out to you and we are thinking of you at this very difficult time. We send you and your family our deepest condolences. - Posted by: Denise Smith (soccer family) (Friend of Kelli) on: Feb 24, 2014

• I met Carter in 2010, when my friends and I volunteered to coach his hockey team. After observing Carter on the ice, and interact with his teammates in the locker room, it was clear to us that he should be named team captain. Carter was a natural leader, and a fierce competitor. I can recall a few occasions where he had pushed himself so hard on the ice that he became sick on the bench, but refused to miss a shift because he was afraid of letting his teammates down. Carter had an infectious smile and a fantastic sense of humour; witty as they come. I speak for many when I say that he often would brighten my day through his optimistic passion for life. It is no surprise to me that he aspired to be a police officer, as this altruistic job would have suited his caring for others. Carter's passing is extremely tragic, and this city has lost a stellar individual. I would like to express my condolences to Carter's family. Rest peacefully Carter, I was honoured to be your coach and friend. - Posted by: Ethan Pollock (Hockey coach) on: Feb 23, 2014

• Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult of times. We are thinking of you. ZLBQW - Posted by: Ralph and Bev Herget (Family friends) on: Feb 23, 2014

• Carter was a wonderful boy and student. I remember him like it was yesterday. He had an amazing smile and I loved having him in my class. One thing I remember about Carter was his ability to write beautiful poetry. I wish I had kept some of his work. He was always so happy and loved to chat with me about things that made him happy. Everyone liked him and wanted to be around him. He had such a personality. My memories of him were when he was about 9 years old. I will never forget his smile, those cheeks. He was a sweetheart. My sincerest condolences to the entire family and to his friends. - Posted by: Marianna Vieira (His Grade 3 teacher.) on: Feb 23, 2014

• I was a lucky person to have met Carter, he was a wonderful young man. Sad that he had to leave us so early but the memories he left behind will always be there. It is hard to see him go but I know he's in a much happier place resting and waiting to see the rest of us. - Posted by: Shannon Zabolotny () on: Feb 23, 2014