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Peabody, Esq.
SOUTH PORTLAND -- On June 25, 2012, Arthur Adams Peabody, Esq. passed on leaving his daughters Anne Tyler Peabody, Susan Peabody Love, and son John Cleveland Peabody.
Arthur, commonly known as Red, was born in Portland on April 10, 1922, the only son of Velma Greenlaw Peabody and Henry Adams Peabody of Cape Elizabeth. Arthur attended Cottage Farms School as a child where he met his wife of many years Joan Cleveland Peabody. He was raised in Cape Elizabeth and attended Hebron Academy and Dartmouth College, Class of 1944. He left college temporarily to serve in the United States Air Force.
After Dartmouth, Arthur studied the law. As an attorney he served the State of Maine for two years as a District Attorney. His next professional step was to start a law firm Preti, Peabody, and Johnson. In time he returned to a solo practice which he maintained until retirement at 86.
Arthur, a fun-loving father, enjoyed family life. He skied, hiked, and traveled in later years.
A true Mainer he always loved his outings in the Maine woods, boating with the kids, and fishing with friends. Hobbies included amateur photography, family film chronology, gardening, cooking, and woodworking.
Arthur is survived by his three children; six grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.
Arthur will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.
Visiting hours will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m., at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hobbsFuneralhome.com.
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June 26, 2012
John, my sympathy to you and your family.
Sharon Byrne
Gwen E Ricci
June 26, 2012
To the family of Arthur A. Peabody
We enjoyed his wit and counsel as fellow attorneys in the Attorney's Trust for ten years (1980-1980.) He will be remembered by us for his pleasing smile and winning personality.
While visiting my mother, We were also fortunate so see him, smiling, on a daily basis during his brief stay at the Barron Center.
We extend our most sincere sympathy to you.
"Most compassionate Lord Jesus, may he rest in pease."
Richard A. Davis, Esq. and
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