AUBURN – Hubert “Sonny” “Papa” Waldon Carter Jr., 86, passed away on Sept. 17, 2025, at Andwell Hospice House in Auburn, with his loving wife, June, by his side.
Sonny was born in Caribou, on Feb. 5, 1939, the oldest son of Hubert Sr. and Eunice Carter. He graduated from Erskine Academy in 1957 and married his high school sweetheart, Jean Naomi Fowles on Aug. 16, 1958. Together, they raised four sons.
Sonny attended University of Maine, College of Agriculture and proudly served the Army National Guard of Maine. He worked for both the Augusta Police Department and Meredith, New Hampshire Police Department before returning to Maine where he joined the Maine State Police in 1969. After graduating from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy that same year, he began his patrol in Mexico and later transferred to Dixfield in 1971.
In 1976, he was promoted to Detective, serving both the District Attorney’s office and the Criminal Division and was later promoted to Corporal. After 20 years of dedicated service, Sonny retired from the Maine State Police. Never one to sit still, he went on to establish his own private investigation firm, Ciscon. A proud Mason, Sonny was honored in 2024 with his 50 year membership recognition with the King Hiram Lodge #57.
Outside of work and throughout retirement, Papa found joy in hunting, camping, fly fishing and traveling with his wife, Jean and their boys. They treasured time at their family camp at Little Kennebago, made memories camping with friends and spent winters in Alabama. Sonny had a lot of accomplishments in his life but his biggest accomplishments were his boys and grandchildren, who he was always so proud of. Papa will be remembered for his love, his hugs, and his guidance.
After Jean’s passing in 2020, Sonny found love again and married June Gagnon on Feb. 5, 2022. Their time was spent enjoying each other’s company and visiting with family and friends.
Sonny is survived by his wife, June Carter; sons Tony and wife, Kathie of Dixfield, Stephen and wife Barbara of Auburn, Dean and wife, Linda, of Peru and Stacy and wife, Pamela of Rumford, and stepdaughter, Jenelle and husband, Frank, of Vassalboro; his beloved 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren, with another on the way; and one great-great-grandson. He also leaves behind his brother, Arthur Carter, and sisters Nina Riese, Beulah Evans, and Mary Libby.
Sonny was predeceased by his first wife, Jean; his parents; a brother, Bernard, and a sister, Priscilla.
The family would like to thank Andwell Hospice House for their care and compassion in Sonny’s last days.
Interment will take place at Gracelawn Memorial Park for friends and family on Sept. 29. A Celebration of Life will follow from 2-5 p.m. at Lost Valley in Auburn and all that wish to attend are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Andwell Hospice House or American Lung Association.