Emery Wendell Carr II passed away on October 20, 2026, following a lengthy period of ill health. He was born on October 29, 1972 in Wolfeboro, NH to John T. (Jake) Carr and Eileen E. Carr.

He was educated at Carpenter School in Wolfeboro New Hampshire, Lincoln Middle School, Portland, Maine and graduated from Deering High School in Portland.

Wendell was employed at Idexx Laboratories in Westbrook, Maine where he retired due to ill health in 2024.

He was married to the love of his life Laura Courtois in 2008. They lived on Halidon Road in Westbrook.

Wendell enjoyed camping at Lake Pemaquid in Damariscotta with his wife’s family, He also enjoyed playing cards, trips to Disney World in Orlando, Florida and bowling in local Men’s Ten Pin Leagues. He played Men’s League ice hockey with The Habs Haters team. He was also a season ticket holder for many years at The Portland Pirates and Maine Mariners Hockey Clubs.

He was a member of The Moose Lodge Fraternity #1310 in Scarborough, The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 76 in Scarborough, and The Pine Tree Rod & Gun Club of Raymond Cape, Sebago Lake. He ran the Pine Tree Rod & Gun Club 50/50 raffle for many years at their monthly meetings.

Wendell had a great personality with a knack for talking to people, especially those with whom he worked. He gained many lasting friendships with his co-workers. He was always ready to help someone in need.

He is survived by his parents, John T. (Jake) and Eileen E. Carr of Scarborough, his brother Nathaniel S. Carr and his wife Sarah C. Carr, his nephew, William Q. Carr and his niece, Sophia C. Carr all of Falmouth. Maine. His wife Laura M. Carr, Her Mother Vickie Courtois of Windham, Maine, Laura’s sisters, Vickie Lynn Patenaude of Windham, Maine, Lori Reardon (Mike) of Casco, Maine and Laura’s brother, Carl Hubner of Ellsworth, Maine. He was predeceased by his brothers in law Micheal J. Hubner, Thomas J. Hubner and a nephew in law Elijah Pebbles and a father-in-law Jerry Courtois Jr. He had many other nephews, nieces and cousins.

The family would like to thank the staff of Fallbrook Commons Nursing Home in Portland for their wonderful care and compassion. Also, thanks to Hope and Adrienne of Andwell Health Care in Scarborough. They were very instrumental in Wendell’s care and well-being in his final days.

Arrangements are in the care of A. T. Hutchins, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland, Maine

Visiting hours are Monday, October 26, 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Services are at 11:00am on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. All at A.T, Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial will be at Brooklawn Cemetery, 2002 Congress St., Portland, Maine

For those who wish to honor Wendell’s memory donations may be made to The Pine Tree Rod & Gun Club Foundation, PO Box 1236, Westbrook, ME 04098-a meaningful way to celebrate a life well lived with warmth and love. The Foundation sends children to The Maine Conservation Camps in Bethel, Maine.