Peter H. O’Meara obituary

Peter H. O’Meara
1946-2017

ATHENS — Peter H. O’Meara, 70, passed away Sept. 27, 2017, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born Dec. 17, 1946, in Bayreuth, Germany, the son of David and Lieselotte O’Meara.
He graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering, and he served in the maritime industry for fpur years, traveling to Asia, South America and Africa. Peter then worked in the pulp and paper industry for 12 years, mainly for Georgia Pacific Corp. in Baileyville and Gary, Ind. The job that he liked the most was when he started working for Fastco Fabrication of Lincoln. He worked there for 17 years, until his retirement in July 2006.

Peter is survived by his wife, Karla A. Bailey of Athens; a son, Thomas O’Meara and wife, Alisha, of Old Town; two grandsons, Alecxander and Aiden; two stepsons, Gregory A. Beckwith of Topsham and Mark A. Voisine of Madison.
He was predeceased by his father, David, mother, Lieselotte and his brother, Michael.
At his request, there will be no formal funeral service. A celebration of life will be held at at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter’s memory to Somerset Animal Shelter, 123 Middle Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.