LYMAN — Peter M. Pittman, 67, of Lyman, died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at his home.
Peter was born in Dorchester, Massachu-setts on June 10, 1947; he was the son of the late Peter F. and Sarah (Lynch) Pittman.
Peter graduated from Catholic Memorial High School, attended Stonehill College and received his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Sciences. While at MCP, Peter met and later married Carolyn (Turmelle) Pittman of Rochester, New Hampshire.
Peter and Carolyn moved to the Bangor/Brewer area of Maine to work as pharmacists. After five years in Bangor, Peter had the opportunity to move to Doyon’s Pharmacy in Biddeford and gladly accepted. After purchasing his home in Lyman, he went to work for LaVerdiere’s in the Sanford/Springvale area. Later in his career, he had the opportunity to explore his love of the chemistry of pharmacy while working for Kindred Pharmacy in Portland, traveling to nursing homes for inspections and giving instructional sessions to the nurses on new drugs. Peter retired from pharmacy in 2005, the year his only daughter, Rebecca, was married.
Peter was an avid lover of the ocean and motor-less sailing. (Carolyn only had to call the coast guard a few times!) He enjoyed observing through his picture window the variety of birds that visited the many feeders that he maintained in his front yard. He also enjoyed gardening and golfing. Most recently, Gramps’ favorite thing to do was spend time with his grandson, Wyatt.
He is survived by: his wife of 42 years, Carolyn; daughter, Rebecca Hatch and husband Mark; grandson, Wyatt; brothers, Martin and wife Barbara of Utah, Joseph and wife Roberta of Indiana and Thomas and wife Virginia of Massachusetts; sister-in-law, Pamela Turmelle of Florida; 13 nieces and nephews; 10 great-nieces and great-nephews; and many cousins and relatives in Newfoundland, Canada.
A celebration of Peter’s life will be held on Friday, July 25 at 3 p.m. at Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak St. in Alfred, with Rev. Beverly Brent officiating. Following the service, people are invited to visit with Peter’s family and enjoy light refreshments. To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.autumngreenfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Goodwin’s Mills Firefighter Relief Assoc., Attn: Treasurer, P.O. Box 284, Alfred, ME 04002; or to SailMaine, 58 Fore St., Portland, ME 04101. The organization supports sailing in Maine for people of all ages and abilities. The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.
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