WOODVILLE – Richard F. Peters, 57, husband of Barbara (Deloge) Peters, died July 1, 2006, at a Millinocket hospital after a long illness. He was born June 22, 1949, in Lincoln, the son of Vaughn and Regina “Jean” (Shaw) Peters. Richard grew up in Mattawamkeag and graduated from Lee Academy in 1968. He was employed as a crane operator at Great Northern Paper Co. for 32 years. He enjoyed the outdoors; loved to go fishing and hunting, and taking others with him. He had a heart of gold and enjoyed helping others so much that he would go without, himself, if he could help someone else. His joy in life came from seeing the joy of others. In addition to his wife, Barbara of Woodville; and his parents, Vaughn and Jean of Mattawamkeag, he is survived by a son, Scott Peters of Bar Harbor; two daughters, Lynda Murchison Gordon of Old Town and Allyson Coro and Tom of Lincoln; two stepdaughters, Chantelle Deloge of Presque Isle and Amilia Landry of Woodville; three grandchildren, Lorien Murchison, Carrie Murchison and Joshwa Coro; a sister, Debby and Bill Klimas of East Millinocket; a nephew, Stephen Klimas of Orono; and a niece, Cheryl and Opie Lakeman of East Millinocket. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Carolyn Metzler and the Rev. Leon Robinson officiating. Interment will be in the Woodville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Diabetes Association. Donations may be left at the funeral home. For an online register book, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com
RICHARD F. PETERS
