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Gerald Peters Veteran
July 18, 2022

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West Baldwin - Gerald W. Peters, 77, died at his home in West Baldwin on July 18, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in Skowhegan, Maine on November 21, 1944, a son of Guy and Emily (Burnell) Jones. He was educated in local schools including Fryeburg Academy. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Gerald married Linda (Reed) on April 20, 1985.

Gerald worked at F. E. Wood and Sons in East Baldwin for many years. He then went to Locust Farm Dairy in Limington and worked many more years. He worked at Limington Lumber for several years, and at the Kezar Falls Woolen Mill for a short time. He retired from H. P. Hood in Portland where he also worked many years.

Gerald was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed collecting coins in his spare time. As a younger man he played in several softball leagues. Above all he loved spending time with his loving family.

He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Linda Peters, who passed this past February. Surviving are his children, Brian Peters of West Baldwin, and Tracy McGary and husband Darren of Buxton. 3 stepsons: Tommy Day and wife Victoria of West Baldwin, Chris Day and wife Jenn of West Baldwin and Jamie Day and wife Arlene of Porter. 10 grandchildren: Tia, Kelsey, Cameron, Channing, Brooke, Kaitlyn, Kyle, Kassandra, Colby and Bella. 9 great grandchildren: Braydon, Bella, Tucker, Emma, Camden, Iantha, Gio, Roman and Amari. Also another "grandchild" and wonderful caregiver, Tiffani, and her children Chaddie and Silas.

He will be laid to rest beside his beloved Linda at a graveside service with U.S. Army honors on Monday, July 25, at 11 a.m. at the New West Baldwin Cemetery. Arrangements are by Poitras, Neal and York Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.mainefuneral.com

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Heart Association, 51 US Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074.

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Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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Cornish, ME 04020
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