Brittany Michelle Carter

Brittany Michelle Carter

Ellsworth

Brittany Michelle Carter, 35, lost her long battle with addiction on September 29th, 2022.

Brittany came into the world on March 27, 1987. As she grew, it quickly became apparent that she preferred marching to the beat of her own drum, even when the rhythm made her unable to sit still for long. Her constant movement didn’t keep her from learning, by the time she started kindergarten she could add and subtract double digit numbers and had already started to read.

Her love for reading and writing followed her throughout her life, she could often be found with a book in her hand or doodling in one of her many journals that she filled with her thoughts and dreams.

Brittany was, to a fault, one of the most kindhearted and giving people. One day in high school, her mother had to turn away a group of strangers, self-proclaimed “gypsies,” who appeared in the yard and explained that Brittany had met them in the park and had invited them to set up camp in their yard. This was true Brittany fashion, she always saw the best in people, which would contribute greatly to her later struggles in life.

Her intelligence and her love for true crime led her to graduate high school a year early, and head to college to study criminal investigation. Although that adventure didn’t pan out, she started a new one when she returned home and gave birth to her eldest son, Chase, followed by her daughter Summer just a couple years later.

A short time later, Brittany’s life took a drastic turn when she entered into a physically abusive relationship with an emotionally manipulative narcissist who would prove to be her most destructive addiction. As she spiraled deeper into her drug addiction, Brittany lost custody of her oldest children and went on to bring 5 more children into the world with him, all of whom would eventually be placed in adoptive homes.

During one of Brittany’s many attempts to break free and start a new life for herself, she was welcomed into First Baptist Church of Bar Harbor where she formed many valuable friendships and bonds.

Ultimately, her addictions and her abuser had a pull too great, and Brittany spent the last couple years of her life in the throes of active addiction, experiencing homelessness, distanced from her family and children in an attempt to shield them from the life that she was living.

Brittany is survived by her children, Chase, Summer, Brian, Grayson, Serenity, Bailey (Lucy), and Rylee (Sarah). She is also survived by her mother; Michelle Carter, sister; Adrienne Beal and husband Rob, her “adopted sister;” Alaina Lockhart and husband Brent, her special cousin and lifelong rival; Christy Elliott and husband Shane, beloved nieces, and nephews; Izak, Korvin, Maddi, Preslee, Braylen, Kohlson, Hunter, Conner, and Lennox. She is also survived by her father; Delwin Faulkingham, brothers; Patrick Faulkingham and Gavin Lyons, paternal grandmother; Mary Belanger, paternal grandfather David Faulkingham, as well as countless aunts, uncles, and cousins. Brittany was predeceased by her grandparents; Clyde and Phyllis Carter, Grandmother Pat Faulkingham, and her great-grandparents; Carroll and Marie Sprague, as well as a very special father figure; Billy Porter.

There will be a small celebration of Brittany’s life on Thursday, October 6, at 5 pm at Head of the Harbor Church in Tremont. Please feel free to bring a favorite dish and any stories that you are willing to share.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Brittany’s memory may be made to Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine, Inc., 304 Hancock St. Suite 2A, Bangor, Maine 04401.

Arrangements by Acadia Burial and Cremation Direct, 248 State St. Ellsworth.

Condolences may be expressed at www.acadiacremation.com.

23 Condolences

  • Barbara Courchesne Posted October 4, 2022 3:18 pm

    Love to you all.

    • Michelle Carter Posted October 4, 2022 5:27 pm

      Thank you

      • Amber Morneault Posted October 5, 2022 2:22 pm

        I am so sorry for you loss. My heart and prayers are with you guys.

  • Ruth Cox Posted October 4, 2022 3:54 pm

    Love and prayers of peace for Brittany and her loved ones.

  • Holly Hopkins Posted October 4, 2022 4:02 pm

    My deepest sympathies to Brittany’s family. She was a good, kind person and I liked her very much.

  • José Posted October 4, 2022 5:15 pm

    My Condolences for the lost, god bless her in sky

  • Connie Gowell Posted October 4, 2022 5:33 pm

    Oh my heart breaks for Brittany’s loved ones. May her short years not be in vain. Lifting up prayers of comfort for those that knew her.

  • Shaunta Thorne Posted October 4, 2022 5:36 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the whole family. I still remember Brittney when she was little. May she R.I.P.

  • BILLIE AND LONNIE CLARKE Posted October 4, 2022 6:31 pm

    so very sorry Michelle this is so true of so many . both young a

  • Dina Eaton Posted October 4, 2022 6:46 pm

    So sorry for your lost 🙁 keeping family and friends in my prayers!

  • Terri Mitchell Posted October 4, 2022 7:31 pm

    So very sorry for your loss- such a lovely picture of Brittany. Rest in peace, sweetheart. Sending love to you, Michelle, and family…Best- Terri Mitchell & family; Newton NC

  • Beverly Sneider Posted October 4, 2022 8:55 pm

    Sending love to all and you will always be in my heart every day forward!

  • Lisa UPS girl Posted October 4, 2022 10:13 pm

    I am so very sorry for the family and friends. She was always pleasant, cheerful and helpful whenever I delivered to her. It’s very sad to see a customers passing. My heart goes out to those she touched.

  • Beth Posted October 4, 2022 10:30 pm

    I had the pleasure of sharing some smiles with Brittany in her last week. She was hopeful for a future free of substances. Sending love to everyone who knew this incredible human being. She deserved recovery and now she has it.

  • carrie Posted October 5, 2022 9:06 am

    Brittany was always so sweet, she always new how to put a smile on peoples faces. I am so sorry for her loss. Michelle and family my thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of need.

  • Kelly and karl johnson Posted October 5, 2022 7:11 pm

    I’m so sorry for your lost…. Our thoughts and prayers Go out to the family for your lost

  • Kelly and karl johnson Posted October 5, 2022 7:22 pm

    I’m so sorry for your lost…. Our thoughts and prayers Go out to the family

  • Roberta Power Posted October 6, 2022 5:20 am

    So sorry for your loss Michelle,

  • Virginia Norwood Posted October 6, 2022 1:57 pm

    Sending you all tons of love and comfort during this very difficult time. May you all be at peace knowing that she is at peace and they should be able to show you signs to know that she is finally at peace. I am so so sorry.

  • Renee Bellemare Posted October 6, 2022 6:02 pm

    Brittany Carter

  • Viki Lyn Ayotte Posted October 7, 2022 4:27 pm

    I spent some time with Brittany, and she was one of the funniest, and Whittier people I’ve ever met. The tragedy of her passing brings a deep loss to myself and all who care for her. My condolences go to Brittany’s parents, children, and loved ones. She will be forever missed…

  • Cory Porter Posted October 8, 2022 5:06 pm

    So sorry for your lost.Billy will look after her. She will always be in my thoughts.

  • Robin Libby Posted October 10, 2022 4:40 am

    I am sorry for your loss of Brittany. I will be praying for your family.

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