Marie Fletcher Carter

Marie Fletcher Carter, honorary alumna and namesake of Cornell’s Pedestrian Mall, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, in Davenport, Iowa, at the age of 100.

Carter and her husband, the late Cornell trustee Archie Carter ’33, were longtime supporters of Cornell and were actively involved with the college. The Carters’ generosity toward Cornell led to renovations and improvements to the Bowman-Carter residence hall and the building of the Marie Fletcher Carter Pedestrian Mall running through the heart of campus, among others.

“Cornell lost a dear friend when Marie passed away,” said Cornell President Les Garner. “Her love of Cornell that she shared with her late husband Archie helped make this college what it is today. She will be dearly missed.”

Carter is survived by nephews Tom Fletcher, Gene Fletcher, Greg Fletcher and Rich Fletcher;her nieces, Janet Munro and Roberta Garman; and numerous other nieces and nephews.