Peter K. Duncombe

Peter K. Duncombe obituary, ST. ALBANS, ME

Peter K. Duncombe

Peter Duncombe Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 25, 2011.
ST. ALBANS - Peter K. Duncombe, 70, died May 22, 2011, surrounded by his family at a Bangor hospital. He was born Feb. 4, 1941, in Brockton, Mass., a son of Alfred and Louise (Flagg) Duncombe. He graduated from Thayer Academy in 1960 and attended the University of New Hampshire on a football scholarship. Peter always played and loved sports. In August 1966, he married Genevieve Tresham. They started their life together with three children and added three more. He was employed in a variety of professions. He was most proud of his work at Kennebec Valley Community Action Program helping people in the community. He was honest and always wanted to do the right thing. "Doing right was more important than being right." Peter was kind, ethical, easygoing and generous. His family was his life's work and he was extremely proud of all of his family. He was a former fire chief for St. Albans Fire Department, was an emergency medical technician for Hartland/St. Albans Ambulance, served on SAD 48 School Board, town of St. Albans Planning Board and Sebasticook Valley Hospital Board of Trustees, and was active in town politics. He will be remembered for his support of women's issues. He supported WomanCare and was a 26-year member of National Organization of Women. He is survived by his wife, Ginnie; his children, Judi Davis and husband, Donny, Chris Duncombe and wife, Geri, Dan Duncombe and wife, Barbara, Peter Duncombe and companion, Missy Russell, Debbie Bragg and husband, Jeremy, and David Duncombe and wife, Kimberly; grandchildren, Brad Norris and wife, Heather, Nick Norris, Andrew Peirce and companion, Lauren Batchelder, Adam Peirce, Christopher Duncombe and fiancee, Lori Jordan, Shaun, Margaret, Mathew, Heidi Ann, Norman and Vivian Duncombe, Weston and Natalie Higgins, Kenzie and Maya Cooney, Tyler and Morgan Hunt, Jake and Jenna Winslow, Julianne and Josh Bragg; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Tucker, Quinton, Lilianna and Maddi; a brother, Bruce Duncombe and wife, Sharon; and two sisters, Margaret Duncombe and partner, Zoa McGuire, and Deborah Duncombe. He was predeceased by his beloved grandson, Peter "Trey" Duncombe. A memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Irving Tanning Community Center, Hartland, with the Rev. Ellen Bridge officiating. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Memorial donations may be made to WomanCare Aegis, 8 Mechanic St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.

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May 31, 2011

Garry and Marge Sawtelle posted to the memorial.

May 29, 2011

Barbara Turner posted to the memorial.

May 28, 2011

Marsha & Rick Ingraham posted to the memorial.

Garry and Marge Sawtelle

May 31, 2011

Our sincerest condolences to all the Duncombe family. I remember Peter during my years of working at the Hartland/St. Albans Telephone Company. He was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara Turner

May 29, 2011

Dear Kim, So sorry to hear that you lost your Peter. I lost my Peter 3 years age today. May the Lord comfort you heart & give you his peace. Love & blessings.

Marsha & Rick Ingraham

May 28, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. We haven't seen any of the family in years but we have very fond memories of time spent together, many years ago. Much love to all of you!

May 27, 2011

To Peter's family, Our thoughts are with you all at this time. We met Peter through some town business. A wonderful man and a patient man. He showed his caring and concern during our brief encounter. There will always be a place in our hearts and minds for Peter. His family was foremost in his heart as he talked about them alot. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. Ralph and Meredith Hart Detroit.

Dawn Wiers

May 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Greg and Dawn Wiers

Paula Papsis

May 27, 2011

Condolences to Peter's family. I had the pleasure of working with Peter almost 25 years ago now, and he made such an impression - he was a kind-hearted, loving, selfless individual driven to do whatever he could to improve the lives of the less fortunate in the community. I know that through his efforts there were many families that benefited, and all the while he was unwittingly building his angel wings. He has now been called to heaven to oversee yet more angelic duties. Rest in Peace, Peter.

Ed, Teanda Smith

May 26, 2011

I,m so sorry for your loss. I pray you can find peace ,mercy, and great memories. You are in our prayers, Ed & Teanda Smith

Sheryl Gregory

May 26, 2011

To Peter's family, Thank you for sharing him with us. We met through KVCAP & I enjoyed his attention to "public purpose". So many programs helped so many people. His name always brings a smile.
May he take time to smile & be relax now.
With warm thoughts,
Sherry

Andrew and Gail Getchell

May 26, 2011

We're sorry for your loss. Peter was the first neighbor I met when my family moved to St. Albans and I remember walking back to our new house and saying to my husband, "I hope all of our neighbors will be as nice as Peter." Our thoughts and prayers are with your family he was a great man.

Wellington VFD Vaughn Bussell, Chief

May 26, 2011

On behalf of the members of Welllington's Volunteer Fire Dept. we wish to offer our sincerest condolences on behalf of your loved one's passing.
Peter was a true friend and asset of our small department having written several grants from which we obtained various items to make our department more functional.
Peter was a true friend to everyone who knew him and will surely be missed.

Andrew Cohen

May 26, 2011

To the entire Duncombe family I offer my thoughts and prayers. I have so many memories of Peter from my childhood. He was a wonderful man who will be forever remembered by so many.

michelle,robert,brandon,justin nason

May 25, 2011

Mrs. Duncombe we are every sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 25, 2011

To the entire Duncombe family:

I had worked for Peter for many years and had a special bond with him, as we are both from Brockton and both N.E. Patriot fans.

Peter would always offer to hand deliver Christmas gifts to my family if he was going down to Mass. for the holidays when I could not. This simple act of kindness meant so much to me, and spoke volumes about the type of person that Peter was.

The news of Peters passing came hours after learning of the loss of my own sister, so unfortunately, I will not be able to attend his service. Please know that I will be there in spirit.

RIP Peter

G.S. Fairfield

Hannah Ruksznis

May 25, 2011

Kim and Family
Peter was a very kind and thoughtful man. I truly cherish the chance I had getting to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Jay McDougal

May 25, 2011

Ginny,you are held in so many hearts right now. Anyone who knows you is reaching out to hold you. We send our deepest sympathies and our hearts to hold you and your family at this time of great sadness. Jay and Duncan McDougal

Clyde Dyar

May 25, 2011

My prayers and condolences to the family. It was a great pleasure to work with Peter over the years. It is indeed a loss to all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Clyde

Dave Williams

May 25, 2011

My Captain, My Captain, God is pleased. You are forever in my Heart.

My Prayers and Thoughts To Ginny and Family.

Mary St.Amand-Sanipas

May 25, 2011

Ginny and family, I worked with Peter at KVCAP for years and he truly was the most honest person within that agency. I was very sad to see him leave. I know he went on to do more and to enjoy being with his family. I am truly sorry for your loss as I am for the community who lost a truly great man.
Mary

E Caron

May 25, 2011

Very sad time. I will cherish all the memories I have of Peter, he helped me a lot over the years. My thoughts are with you all. God bless. E. Caron

Jon, Jen, and Sydney Hanson

May 25, 2011

Ginny & family,
Our condolences go out to all of you in your time of loss. Peter will truly be remembered as such a caring, happy man. So many times we talked about getting Murphy and Copper together for a "play date". Find peace in your memories with him and know that he will be missed by all.

May 25, 2011

Ginny and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I just know Judy and Peter will meet up with each other. What good times we had summers in your pool!!! Great memories of fun times help to ease the heart of the pain of loss. Doris Chandler

Kevin and Diane Joseph

May 25, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steven Cohen

May 25, 2011

My heart goes out to all of you for your loss. Peter and Ginnie you were such good friends to our whole family through the ups and downs of life. You all are in my prayers.

MaryEllen Smith Tavares

May 25, 2011

Ginny and all of the kids/grands. A friend just notified me of Pete's passing. I cried, immediately. Few men in town did I love and respect as much as Pete(r). So many memories, all good ones. My heartfelt condolences to you all...hugs...MaryEllen (Smith)

Tracey Mills

May 25, 2011

To Ginny and family,

I was deeply saddened by the loss of Peter. What an asset to his family, friends, and community. He will be greatly missed by all. Peter gave me a chance 16 years ago, and I remain at the same company. Rest in peace Peter. May you all find peace in his memory.

Sandie Marshall

May 25, 2011

My deepest symphathy to you Ginnie, Judy, Deb, Nick and the rest of Peter's family. He was such a great man. Always had a big smile and something positive to say to me. We shared the love of our pups Murphy and Ice, and loved talking about them. Peter will be so missed. He contributed so much to others lives, mine included.

May 25, 2011

My heart goes out to all of you. Peter was a man I know Ill remember forever, with his great personality to his great laugh. Hang on to those memories he was a really special man! Love Florence Randall Mcwiliams

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