Bro. Robert M. Carter, OSFS, in his 35 ^th 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. Born in Philadelphia, in 1952, he was the son of the late 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, and 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, Newman Center at George Washington University, Washington, DC, and Buckley and Annecy Halls, Childs, MD.

In addition to his parents, Brother Robert M. Carter, OSFS is preceded in death by his brother, Edward Joseph Carter.

Survivors include his brothers, Norman Carter (Patty), and Kevin Carter (Kathleen), in addition to his nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 A.M., Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Our Lady of Light Chapel, 1120 Blue Ball Road, Childs, MD 21916, where the viewing will precede the Mass from 10:00AM to 11:15AM. 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.