John C. Carr, Sr.North Brookfield-John C. Carr, Sr. 66, also affectionally know by family and friends as, Ogie, peacefully passed on Monday, February 27, 2017, at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. He was surrounded by his beloved wife, son, and other family members. He was born on April 15, 1950, in Utica, the son of William and Doris Godfrey Carr. On a blind date, he met his soul mate, Denise Wilson. He married the love of his life, Denise, on March 8, 1975. They lived their love for each other for almost 42 years. Ogie was a long-haul tractor trailer driver. He had worked for varies companies until his illness forced his retirement in 2005. Because of his career, Ogie enjoyed every precious moment that he could spend at home with Denise and Charlie. He had been a member of the North Brookfield Fire Department. In later years, he developed a passion for golf. Ogie liked to golf at the Beaver Creek Golf Club, and had many friends at the club. He will be remembered as a person who was larger than life itself, always ready to "shoot" from the hip, and was devoted and loving husband and father.Ogie is survived by his beloved wife, Denise; his son, Charlie Carr, of North Brookfield; his mother, Doris Carr; and his sister, Linda Carr Foster, both of Hamilton; his brother, William C Carr, III, of Syracuse; his brothers and sisters-in laws; Darlene and Peter Fanning of Pratts Hollow, Penny and the Rev. Jack Ford, of Boonville, and Joan and Richard Larry, of Tennessee. Ogie is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and close friends.He was predeceased by his father, William.Ogie's family extend heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center for their exceptional and compassionate efforts on Ogie's behalf. Also to the Patient's Access Network Foundation that help to provide life-saving medications and patient care for John, that were otherwise not affordable. Ogie's family plan to have a family gathering to celebrate his life. In keeping with Ogie's wishes. There will be no calling hours or funeral services. His funeral arrangements are under the personal care of Jeffrey T. Paul, Director, of the Paul Funeral Home of Brookfield. Donations may be made in Ogie's memory to Patient Access Network Foundation, 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 975, Washington, DC, 20004. To offer a message of condolence: paulfuneralhome.net