Mary Hayden Carr

It is with great sorrow that we announce that Mary Hayden Carr, of Christiansted, Saint Croix, passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born on July 5, 1963, in Hartford, Connecticut. She graduated from Windsor High School in Windsor, CT, and earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from the Morse School of Business.

Mary was the life of the party and a joy to everyone she met. She was fiercely passionate in all she did, guided by a deep sense of justice and an unshakable belief in right and wrong. Mary loved animals with her whole heart, fostering and adopting many over her 33 years on the island.

Mary adored Saint Croix- the beach, the sea, and the close-knit island community that became the center of her life. She proudly served her island home both as a Glass Artist with the Mitchell Larsen Studio and as the sole owner and operator of Goffer Girl, a company dedicated to helping small businesses operate on the island.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, David Hayden Sr.; her longtime friend and mentor, Jan Mitchell Larsen; and her loving husband, David Carr, her “Sweet Pea.” They undoubtedly welcomed her on the other side with open arms.

She is survived by her loving mother and stepfather, Wini Brewer and Bill L. Brewer; her beloved stepmother, Caroline Hayden; and her brother and sister-in-law, David Hayden Jr. and Elizabeth Hayden; as well as her “chosen family,” her lifelong friend, Cynthia “Cindy-Lou-Who” Herman, and her daughter, Alyssa Herman.

Mary is also survived by countless island friends, including the “Beach Monday” crew, with whom she found endless joy, support, and love. Together, they built a community rooted in laughter, shared moments, and showing up for one another in all seasons of life.

We will forever cherish memories of fun and laughter with Mary.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saint Croix Animal Welfare Center in Mary's name at stcroixawc.org.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Divine Funeral Services & Crematory.