SOUTH PORTLAND- Peter Elliot Sterling, age 75, of South Portland and Peaks Island, passed away on Sept. 2, 2016 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.
He was born in Rumford, ME on July 29, 1941 and attended local Portland schools.
Peter was a retired State of Maine employee. His favorite pastime was being an amateur (HAM) radio operator with the call sign K1TEV.
He volunteered at the Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough for Wednesday night BEANO. He was a member of Hiram Lodge #180 F&AM, Joppa #13 Royal Arch Chapter, Scottish Rite – Valley of Portland, Kora Temple Shrine in Lewiston, Past Patron of the former Longfellow Chapter #61 OES which is now Cornerstone #193 OES of Portland, Past Royal Patron of Pineland Court #6, Order of Amaranth, Ivy Rebekah Lodge #5, and Fraternity Lodge #6 I.O.O.F.
He is predeceased by his grandparents- Eliza Ellen and Charles Sterling; parents- Frederick and Elizabeth (Elliot) Sterling; sister- Nancy Sterling; Aunt Marion, Aunt Beth; and Uncle Clem.
Peter and his wife Louise enjoyed their time together on Peaks Island. Peter always looked forward to family gatherings and spending time with friends at social events.
He had a keen sense of humor and a wonderful laugh.
He leaves behind the love of his life, Louise, married 39 years; sister-in-law- Linda Furrow who lovingly helped care for Peter; sister-in-law- Mary (Cyr) Wasson; niece- Caitlynn Cyr; nephew Ethan Cyr; brother-in-law- Walter Wasson and wife Nancy Wasson; and many cousins and dear friends.
Private services will be at a later date at Brooklawn Memorial Park.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home's website, www.mainefuneral.com
Peter's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House and the staff of the Gibson Pavilion at Maine Medical Center.
Donations in Peter's memory can be made to a charity of one's own choice.