Peter G. Homer

HOMER - Peter G., age 64, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 25, 2003, in Bonita Springs, FL. He was born in Hyannis and was a lifelong resident of Yarmouth. Mr. Homer graduated from Yarmouth High School, Class of 1956. He was a United States Navy Veteran (1956-58). A co-owner of Homer Brothers refuse for many years. He worked for the Town of Yarmouth from 1960 through his retirement in 2001, as superintendant of sanitation. He worked as a salesman for C.N. Wood Heavy Equipment Co. He was chief of the North Beach Fire Department and president of the North Beach Buddha Club. Involved in Boy Scouts of America, Sea Scouts, Indian Guides, D-Y Jaycees, Howard Lodge, AM & FM of South Yarmouth, Moose, Elk Lodges and the American Legion. Past president of the Barnstable County Highway Association. A member of Plymouth County Highway Assoc., Barnstable County Public Works. Traffic subcommittee of the finance commmittee, finance committee, housing authority, recycling and solid waste advisory, precinct voting inspector, past member of the American Public Works Assoc., solid Waste Assoc., of North America, Barnstable County Regional Refuse Disposable Planning Committee and Yarmouth/Barnstable Regional Transfer Station Building Committee. Peter is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda (Liberty) Homer, his son and daughter-in-law Peter G. and Susan Homer, three daughters, Jayne and her husband Roger Eysie, Karen Perkins and Michael Monteiro and Julie and her husband Todd Holland. He was the son of Marguerite E. (Baker) Homer of West Yarmouth and the late Gorham P. Homer. Brother of Gorham "Parker", Barry D. of South Yarmouth and Brian R. Homer of West Yarmouth, nine grandchildren, Jerrica, Ashleigh, Kesleigh, Joshua, Jaymee, Jessica, Troy, Michael and Gianna, many nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 17, 2003, at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. Visiting Hours will be Friday, May 16, 2003, from 3-7 P.M. at the Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 729 Route 134, South Dennis, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be to: Hospice and Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 270 Communication Way, Building 3, Hyannis, MA 02601 or The American Cancer society, 720 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 or the charity of your choice.