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Peter Leavitt
January 08, 2018

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GORHAM- Peter Kenneth Leavitt, age 79, passed away on Jan. 8, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Milo, Maine on July 19, 1938, a son of the late Waldo and Mary (Cail) Leavitt.
After attending school, Peter went on to begin a lifelong career at sea. He worked as a deckhand; however, his primary role was being a scallop boat captain. Most of the scalloping operations he was involved with was based out of New Bedford, MA.
He will always be remembered for the enjoyment he had fishing, hunting, camping and most importantly- being with family.
Peter was a member of the AMVETS and Paul Mayer Post in Portland.
He is predeceased by a daughter- Susie Leavitt; and two step children- Chester Vern Perry IV and Edwina Duarte.
Peter is survived by his beloved wife- “Candy” Bernadette (Green) Leavitt; children- Michael Leavitt of Raymond and Jolene Dyer of Portland; stepson- Dana Perry of Steep Falls; and number grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening, Jan. 12, from 6 – 8 PM at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road (Rt. 22) in Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com


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Chad E. Poitras Cremation & Funeral Service
498 Long Plains Road
Buxton, ME 04093
207-929-3723