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Peter Wentworth Obituary
Peter grew up in Somersworth and attended local schools, graduating from Somersworth High School. In 1985 he married Barbara Consolo and together they shared nearly 31 years of marriage and raised two children.
Peter worked as a police officer for the City of Portland for over 20 years before retiring as a Lieutenant in 2008. Never one to sit idle, Peter soon went to work for the Biddeford Police Department where he had been a detective for the past eight years. He was very proud to be a police officer and was a certified polygraph operator. Peter ate, slept and breathed police work and loved his career in public service.
Peter liked running, biking, kayaking and spending time outdoors. He loved to travel with his wife and his family. They had recently taken two biking trips through Austria and Germany and to Spain. He was also an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Peter will be remembered as a kind and loving man who was devoted to his family and dedicated to protecting and serving the public. He will be dearly missed.
Peter was predeceased by his parents.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Wentworth of Sanford; two children, Katherine and Dan Wentworth, both of Sanford; four siblings, Susan Brown and her husband Norm of Sandown, New Hampshire, Marc Wentworth and his wife Sandra of Barrington, New Hampshire, Lisa Jansen and her husband George of Rollinsford, New Hampshire and Kathy Bridges and her husband Kevin of Wells; his mother and father –in-law, Elaine and Carmen Consolo of Avon Lake, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: Visitation will be held at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home located at 580 Main Street in Springvale from 2-6 p.m., on Sunday, September 18. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m., on Monday, September 19.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a memorial contribution to the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Fund, Supporter Services, 901 E Street, NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC, 20004-2025 or online at http://www.nleomf.org/contribute.
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.
To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Wentworth
Denny Murphy
September 10, 2024
Pete was by far the most capable and intellegent police liaison I worked with in my 22 years at DHHS. He'd take if dinner time at our house and we'd have pizza and fries, and a lot of fun. And he was an A+ Detective who had a great gut instinct. Miss him......
Cindy Rumery Taylor
September 9, 2021
Still think of Pete often. Hope Barb and the "kids" are doing well. There was never a dull moment working with him. He was sure to make his opinion known. He was a good man and a good friend.
Mike Cordry
October 2, 2020
Pete was my best buddy in St Charles Mo we were both Sheriff Deputies. We went to Cardinal games, were in the police academy together
. RIP my friend
Denny Murphy
September 9, 2020
Hi Barb. Hope you and Dan and Kate are doing well. Dan is probably a lawyer now, and Kate on her way to being a Doctor ? I often still think pf Pete. He was absolutely the best PD liason we ever had; he was the perfect combination of police and social worker, and was always there when we needed him. let me know how the kids and you are doing ? -Denny
Cindy Rumery Taylor
September 9, 2020
Can't believe it will soon be 4 years since we lost Peter. He was an absolute one of a kind. He will always be missed.
Cindy Stevens
March 8, 2018
Sorry to just hear of Peter's passing.I Remember him from back in our Holy Trinity School days through Somersworth High School. Great memories of great times with a great classmate friend.
Ed Correia
September 24, 2016
Barb. I just learned of Pete's passing on today. My condolences and prayers for you and your family. I worked with Pete in Somersworth "back in the day."
Paul King
September 20, 2016
Sad news.
Condolences to the Wentworth family - good neighbors from our Somerworth days.
Cindy Rumery-Taylor
September 19, 2016
I worked with Pete for about 21 years at the Portland Police Dept. He was a great guy as everyone already knows. He was always up front about what was on his mind and he was as dependable as the day is long.. Most people know how much he enjoyed his career and how dear he held his family. I had a few conversations over the years with Pete and one that really sticks out is when he decided to turn down the promotion he was given at PPD because it would have meant a loss of time with Barb, Kate and Dan. He ended up getting the promotion at a later date and he continued on in his career..but he took the time he thought was most important and spent it with his family. He was a great friend and colleague-he will be greatly missed. Heartfelt condolences to Barb, Dan and Kate.
Denise Davis
September 19, 2016
Marc, Lisa, Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I used to see Peter on patrol around Portland all the time when I was living there and he was working there.
Sharon Sirois
September 19, 2016
Barb and Children ~ you have been in my thoughts these past days and in my prayers during this time of sorrow. May you each find comfort in shared memories and may the peace that passes all understanding be with you.
Warren Ferland
September 17, 2016
All of Peter's friends at the New England Association of Police Polygraphists hope you accept our condolences. Peter was a humble man with great integrity. We will all miss Peter and feel fortunate to have known him.
Denny & Mary Murphy
September 17, 2016
Dear Barb, Kate and Dan, we are so very sorry your lose. Peter was a great man and a real friend. I have missed the Friday night visits since you you moved to Sanford. He was always so funny and personable. Kate and Dan, know that he was the proudest Daddy and loved to talk about your accomplishments. We shall miss him terribly. Heartfelt sorrow for all of you.
Nancy and Rusty Clark
September 16, 2016
Barb, Kate, and Dan
Words can't express how sad we are for your loss. We will miss Pete! God bless you all and we're thinking of you.
Michael and Kathy Lefebvre
September 16, 2016
Sue,Mark,and the twins I am sorry to learn of Peters passing,he was a friend in our younger yearsand a good man. We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers
Ray Moreau
September 16, 2016
My Sympathies to the family, He will be miss our Prayers are with you. My Sincere condolence R.I.P.Peter..
Kathy Ladisheff
September 16, 2016
Barb, Kate and Dan,
I so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I am at a loss for words. Please know that I am thinking of you all.
Kathy
Vicky Edgerly
September 16, 2016
Barbara, There are not words to express how sorry we are to hear of Peter's passing. You and Peter have many friends who are mourning with you.
Vicky and Everett
Jacky Pray LeHoullier
September 15, 2016
To Barbara & family,
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I hold in my heart many fond memories of Peter. A kind & caring man who touched many lives.
Richard Rizzo
September 15, 2016
My condolences to Peter's family. I worked with Peter at the Portland Police Department for 11 years. Peter was a true public servant who dedicated his life to helping people, especially those who couldn't help themselves. A true professional.
September 15, 2016
Peter,
Thank you for caring about your community and serving it well.
My condolences to the many people who loved you.
Roger LeHoullier
September 15, 2016
My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of my cousin Peter especially Susan, Marc, Kathy and Lisa. We will miss you Kojak.
The memories of you and your stories will live on forever. May you rest in peace with Uncle Harold and my godmother Aunt Chloe.
Kathy Hennelly Sessler
September 15, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Peter and I went to school together for 12 years I considered him a good friend. It certainly looks like he has a wonderful family and led an incredible life. There really are no words...
Sidney Morrill
September 15, 2016
The best police officer I ever knew ! A kind considerate person who would do anything for a person in need ! Sid Morrill Former Dispatcher Portland Police Dept. !
September 15, 2016
To Barbara,Katherine,Dan,Susan,Marc,Lisa,& Kathy
Anne Marie and I send our deepest sympathy to you all on Peter's passing.We were shocked to read of his passing.Even at such a young age I'm sure Peter has touched everyone with kindness,thoughtfulness throughout his life.Looking back when we were cousins @ Nana & Grampa Wentworth, he already was determined on how his life was going to be.A little part of him will always be a part of each and everyone of you.Again our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Bobby Gilbert
Griffin, Georgia
Jennifer King
September 15, 2016
Pete is going to be greatly missed- he was a role model as a detective and a person. He worked hard to always do the right thing and went above and beyond to that purpose. I was lucky to have had the chance to work with and learn from him.
Mark Beamis
September 15, 2016
A kindred spirit from our grade school days. What a rich and full life he lived. Please accept my condolences.
DONALD BLATCHFORD
September 15, 2016
So very sorry to have heard about Pete's passing. He will be sadly missed by so many of his brothers in Law Enforcement as well as those he has worked with in the Polygraph community. He truly was a hero to so many and a great friend to so many more. Condolences to all of Pete's family from his colleagues in the Maine Polygraph Association.
Staff and Officers, Rochester Police Department
September 15, 2016
We send our deepest sympathies and prayers to your family. May the very best of memories give you strength and comfort. Thank you for your service.
Christmas, 2014 - what a wonderful time we all had!
Pat Consolo
September 14, 2016
Dear Barb, Kate and Dan,
I still cannot believe Pete is no longer with us. He had such a beautiful and vibrant personality - he always added the spark to our family get-togethers. Although I will not be there this weekend, please know that you will all be in my thoughts and in my heart. I love you all so much. Pat
Maureen Redmond
September 14, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Pete was a great man. He made time every year to come in and share his experience and impressive career with my students. It was obvious he loved his job and his life.
Helen Gagnon
September 14, 2016
Dear Barbra and Family:
I was saddened to hear of Peter's passing at his young age. He was an upstanding man who loved his work, sports, country and most of all his family. I will miss him. Aunt Helen
Cyndi & Greg Budahn
September 14, 2016
I was so saddened to hear that Peter had passed away, having just seen him and all his siblings and our other cousins at another family funeral. Life is precious - take advantage of the time you have here on earth and don't wish your days away. My thoughts and prayers are with the Wentworth Family.
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