Charles “Pete” E. Spear II
FARMINGTON – Charles “Pete” E. Spear II, 81, of Farmington, passed away on May 2, 2021, at his home in Farmington.
He was born on Aug. 1, 1939, in West Newton, Massachusetts, son of Harold J. and Gertrude (Knowles) Spear. Pete was educated in the schools of Farmington. He married Susan Chapman on April 23, 1966 and she predeceased him on March 15, 2021. They were lifelong residents of Farmington. Pete served several years in the U.S. Army Reserve. In his early years, he worked for Central Maine Power Company and International Paper Company in Jay. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 39 years of service.
Pete is survived by his son, Sean and wife Jill of Topsham; sister, Nancy Spear Brooks of Farmington; brother-in-law, John Chapman of Strong; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his wife, Susan; his parents, Harold and Gertrude; and his brother, David.
Honoring Pete’s request, there will be no services.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, Maine 04938.
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