Charles F. Peters

OLD TOWN-Charles Frederick Peters, 72, of Old Town died peacefully Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Ross Manor after a brief illness. He was born in Old Town, Maine, Sept 5, 1939 son of George A. and Mildred M.(Nadeau)Peters.

He was a lifelong resident of Old Town and attended Old Town Schools. Over the years, he worked for H.E.Sargent, The Penobscot Times, and James W. Sewall Company where he worked for over 35 years as a surveyor, darkroom technician, aerial photographer and pilot. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his family and friends and spent many special weeks at the Sewall camp at Millimagassett Lake. For many years he took great pride in the amazing vegetable garden that once was tended by his father. He enjoyed playing a good game of cribbage and joining his friends for coffee at Burger King.

He is survived by his daughter Linda (Peters) Lelansky and her husband Evan of Windham, his son John Peters and his wife Amber of Veazie, his grandson Eric Lelansky of Portland, as well as aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a special friend Gayle Crowley. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by six sisters, Pauline Crowther, Shirley Mercereau. Priscilla Taylor, Norma Chiriboga, Nancy McGinn and Carol Ann Peters, and two brothers, Eugene Peters and Raymond Peters. Special thanks to Sadie and Danielle of Amedisys Home Health, the caring staff at Ross Manor Waterman Skilled Services and his housekeeper, Cathy Avery. Contributions in Charlie's memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. A memorial service with a memorial reception will begin at 2PM Saturday June 2, 2012 at Birmingham Funeral Home 438 Main St. Old Town, ME. Notes of condolence may be left at www.birminghamfuneralhome.com