MARS HILL – Charles Llewellyn Peers, 89, passed away Friday, May 29, 2009, at The Aroostook Medical Center, Presque Isle. He was born Feb. 25, 1920, in Caswell, the son of John and Effie (O’Neal) Peers. Charles was a decorated veteran of World War II, having volunteered as an original member of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. He served in North Africa and the entire European Theater. While stationed in England, he met and married Elizabeth “Betty” Wilson, a native of Scotland, in Leicester City. They celebrated 64 years of marriage Sept. 30, 2008. After the war Charles and Betty settled in Mars Hill, where they raised their family. Charles was a potato farmer for 30 years, after which time he was employed at Loring Air Force Base as a civilian, retiring in 1985. Throughout his life Charles was an avid horseman. In retirement years, Charles and Betty founded Charbet Farm, raising and racing standard bred horses. In addition to his wife, Betty of Mars Hill, he is survived by three sons, Charles L. Peers of Easton, David R. Peers of Mars Hill and Dale Peers and his wife, Mary, of Easton; eight grandchildren, Lisa and Neal Grass, Tom and Shannon Peers, Trisha and Forrest Grant, Breeanna and Joseph Locke, McKayla Peers, Daniel and Emily Peers, Jennifer and Joshua Tweedie, and Katie Peers and her fiance, David Danielson Jr.; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Louis Peers and his wife, June, of Limestone; a sister, Marie “Peggy” Bengston and her husband, Erwin, of New Sweden; a sister-in-law, Alice Peers of Caswell; along with many special nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Charles was predeceased by three brothers, Abel, John and Calvin; and two sisters, Ameletta “Sis” Kennedy and Faye Michaud. In keeping with Charles’ wishes, there will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at East Ridge Union Church, Mars Hill, with Pastor Lawrence Beals officiating. A military committal will be at Peers Cemetery, Caswell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles’ memory to East Ridge Union Church. P.O. Box 45, Mars Hill, ME 04758 or to Pastor Lawrence Beals in support of his extended ministry, 35 Village Court, Blaine, ME 04734. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
CHARLES LLEWELLYN PEERS
