Emerson Niel Carey
ELLICOTT CITY, MD - E. Niel Carey passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15th, 2023, at Gilchrist Center in Towson, MD.
Niel was born on October 10th, 1931 in Pittsville, MD to Doris and Vaughn Carey. He graduated from Pittsville High School and later Salisbury State Teachers' College, after serving four years in the Air Force, stationed in Shaftesbury, England.
Niel pursued a lifelong career in the field of education, where he also met the love of his life of 63 years, Helen S. Carey. He worked in the Baltimore County Public School System as a Science teacher, school counselor, and school counselor supervisor. His interest in Vocational/Career Guidance led him to accept a leadership role with the MD State Department of Education (MSDE) in the area of Career Education & Development. The creation of this curriculum at the state level was the first of its' kind and proved to be cutting edge nationally as well.
After 18 years working at the MSDE, Niel went on to accept a position as the first Executive Director of the National Career Development Association (NCDA) where he worked for 9 years. He enjoyed this job that allowed him to collaborate with colleagues nationally and contribute to the growth of Career Development. He had a particular interest in legislative activity and government relations in his role at NCDA.
Niel had a passion for traveling that began with his time in the Air Force, and continued with his family as they traveled throughout the US and internationally to 14 different countries. He also enjoyed photography and planning many Carey/Cary family reunions in the Salisbury area.
Niel is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Helen Simmons Carey of Ellicott City, MD; two children Laura C. McDonald (Kevin) of Towson MD and Rebecca C. Webb of Annapolis MD; and seven grandchildren Carey (NY, NY), Kathryn (Baltimore, MD) and Chris (Charlotte, NC) McDonald, and Aidan (Anchorage, AK), Noah (Denver, CO), Zachary (Denver, CO) and Elizabeth (Denver, CO) Webb.
"Well Done, GOOD & FAITHFUL SERVANT: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Matthew 25:23
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gilchrist Center Towson, 555 Towsontown Blvd W, Towson MD 21204.
Donations in his memory may also be made to Line Church, 17333 Line Church Road, Delmar, DE 19940 or Bethany United Methodist Church, 2875 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.HollowayFH.com.