Donald M. Carr

Donald M. Carr, age 72, of Erie, passed away at his home with his wife by his side on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. He was born in Erie on March 8, 1954, son of the late Earl and Iris Carr.

Don was a graduate of East High School and was a veteran of the US Army, where he was an MP. Following the service, Don was a Police Officer in Macon, GA, working in SWAT and K-9, then with Forsyth County, GA, where he was Team Operator for the Hostage Crisis Negotiation Team. He also worked in Cleveland, OH and Linesville, PA prior to retiring as a police officer. Don returned to Erie in 2010, where he was licensed as a Private Detective and was a security advisor for Alutiiq Protective Services at various venues in Erie. Don was a member of the Sunflower Club and enjoyed time spent at his camp and riding his golf cart with his dog, Mickey. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved riding his motorcycle.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Dea Brooks; two sons, Donnie Carr and Robert Carr (Nicole); stepchildren, Jennifer Kestel, Matthew Brooks, Krystall Brooks, Madison Lamb and Morgan Lamb; two brothers, Lester and Thomas Carr; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Saturday, October 3rd, from 3 pm until the time of the Funeral Service there at 5:30 pm conducted by Hale Morgan. Military Honors will follow rendered by American Legion Carl Neff Post 571. Memorial contributions may be made to the Erie Veterans Medical Center, 135 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504. Condolences may be sent to www.dusckasfuneralhomes.com.