The Rev. Charles W. Carnan, retired priest of the Diocese of Southern Virginia, died Feb. 29 following an extended illness. He was 88.

Fr. Carnan was born in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from the University of Virginia, Virginia Theological Seminary, Harvard University, and Yale University. He was a member of the Order of the Holy Cross. He was ordained priest in 1939. Fr. Carnan served parishes in Freeport, TX; Moundsville, WV; Newport News, Virginia Beach, Manassas, Cismont, Accomac, and Pungateague VA; San Fransisco, CA; and Rockville Center, NY. He also served in the United States Air Force. He retired in 1972. Fr. Carnan is survived by his wife, Emily, and three children.