Peter Clarke Obituary
Date of Birth: May 19, 1950
Peter Clarke, 73, of Wales, Maine, passed away on April 5th, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was widely known in the antique automobile and aircraft restoration community as a passionate and talented artisan. Throughout his life, Peter showed his loving side through his loyal pets: most recently, his cat, Honey. We knew his pets were around when he would joyfully exclaim, "Hey Buddy-Buddy!" Peter will be sorely missed by his loving wife, Debra Clarke; daughter Tatum and her partner, Conrad; daughter Shelby and her husband, Justin; and grandchildren, Hailey, Aubrey, Tessa, Sydney, and Rydge.
Peter is survived by his sisters, Jo Anne, Bonnie, and Merry.
He was predeceased by his parents, David and Dorothy, and his sister Karen.
Peter is also survived by many family members and friends who loved him dearly. Our hearts go out to all who were fortunate enough to have known Peter, as we find solace in the memories we shared with him by the lake.
A service to honor his life will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd, from 12-2 at Funeral Alternatives, located at 25 Tampa Street in Lewiston.
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Jeff Hubley
October 5, 2024
Did a lot of business with Pete over the years. Just found out today. Condolences to Debra and the rest of Pete's family. RIP
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Paul Benoit
May 27, 2024
First I'd like to offer my condolences to Debra and the rest of Pete's family. I first met Pete when I was 7 or 8 years old. Pete's dad had a gun shop at the house on Lisbon St. with a side entrance to the cellar shop. There was a Coke machine by the door, we were trying to get a Coke from the machine. I met him again in high school, we smoked in the boy's room at Lewiston High School. In later we rode motorcycles all over the countryside. I shared a garage space on Orange Street with him in Lewiston. Pete and I went to Carlise PA to sell antique signs and gas pumps. On the way back from PA on a long grade uphill the water pump on my pickup went, he was yelling, pull over, pull over as the steam was coming up over the hood, I saw an exit sign. There was a Ford dealer right off the exit. We were back on the road in about an hour. Pete and I went to Indianapolis 500 in 1990. That was a memorable trip. We bought and traded a lot of gas signs and antique stuff. Pete was truly a remarkable individual. I miss him very much. I just found out about his passing today, Memorial Day, 2024. I will plant an apple tree in his memory. Paul Benoit
Patricia & Nikolaos Tavernakis
April 14, 2024
We always enjoyed his yearly cookouts at his camp/house! He was one of the good ones! (Deb too!!) Deb, I am so sorry for your loss. Pat, Nick and boys.
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