BUXTON- Lawrence “Pete” C. Harley Sr., age 86, passed away at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Scarborough on June 28, 2026.
He was born in Topsham, Maine on August 1, 1939, a son of the late Luther and Dorothy (Darling) Harley. He grew up in Cundy’s Harbor and went on to proudly serve in the US Army as a tank operator in the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Throughout his working years, Pete worked as a carpenter building many homes throughout southern Maine. He also worked for the South Portland School system in their maintenance division.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge in South Portland, and the Eagles of Westbrook.
Pete will always be remembered for the enjoyment he had working around his home and maintaining a pristine yard, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, boating and snowmobiling.
He is survived by his beloved wife- Concetta “Etta” (Curatola) Harley; stepsons- Donald Hibbard and his wife Cathy and Richard Hibbard and his wife Diane; grandchildren- Allison and her husband Matthew, Brian, Chris, Ashley and her husband David; great grandchildren- Liam, Anna, and Shamus.
A graveside service will be held on Monday July 6th at 11 AM at Highland Cemetery, Highland Ave., South Portland.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service website, www.mainefuneral.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com
- Celebrating the Lives of Veterans -