September 17, 1951 - December 13, 2023
In loving memory ~
It is with deepest sadness that we share the passing of Gene or Geno on December 13, 2023, in the hospital at USC Los Angeles after major back surgery. Gene was born in Nanaimo, BC to Red and Pauline Carr. He was predeceased by his parents Red and Pauline and left to mourn are his son Kole Carr (Angela), his daughter Tracie Masbruch (Brian) and grandchildren Kayla, Jayden and Gaige, his sister Caran Carr (John Hickman), cousin Bern Monteleone (Ev) and Pat McMahon (Sherry).
Gene enjoyed a full and interesting life. He was kind, considerate, sentimental, and very nostalgic. He was an entertaining storyteller who enjoyed sharing his colourful life. Music was a large part of his life, and he met many incredible artists who became his close friends.
Gene's hockey career spanned from 1971 to 1979. He was charismatic and a popular player. After hockey, he worked for Universal Studios in LA for 40 years and retired as a Transportation Coordinator. Gene lived in Nanaimo for the last five years and he connected with his good friends. To listen to some of Gene's wonderful memories of hockey and life in LA check out the Spotify podcast "episode 019 New Kid in Town" by David Gogo and his chat with Gene.
If, you wish you can donate to Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association in Gene's memory by emailing: administrator@hockeynanaimo.com.
Our thanks go out to family and dear friends for their continued love and support.