Robert C. Peary
May 7, 1927 ~ April 23, 2016
Scarborough-Robert C. Peary, Sr., 88, of Highland Avenue, died April 23, 2016, at Pine Point Center in Scarborough. He was born in New York City on May 7, 1927, a son of Clayton W. Sr. and Florence (Amor) Peary. He attended Bridgton schools and graduated from Bridgton High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Robert married Emily E. Hines on November 15, 1947, in Yarmouth. He was self-employed as an auto mechanic and owned a service station and oil company on Route One in Scarborough from 1966 to 2002. He retired in 1989, spending his winters in Florida, enjoyed travel and attending bluegrass festivals. He is predeceased by his wife; a sister, Alice Mills; and a brother, Clayton Peary. He is survived by a daughter, Linda Dolloff of Standish; two sons, Robert C. Peary Jr. and his companion Karen Brackett of Scarborough and James C. Peary and wife Vicki of Scarborough; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and companion Mary Frederick of Fort Myers, FL. Private burial will take place at Black Point Cemetery in Scarborough. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. To view Roberts memorial page or share an online condolence, please visit www.ctcrawford.com.
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SAW THIS THIS MORNING IN THE PAPER MADE ME CRY WHAT A GREAT MAN HAD ALOT OF FUN WITH BOB AND EMILY AND ALWAYS A GOOD TIME AT THE FRYBURG FAIR ALWAYS LOOKED HIM UP AT THE FAIR AT THE RACE TRACK RIP BOB
– CHUCK BROWN
Oh Hi Linda and family. Soooooo Sorry for your loss. I didn’t know that your Dad was at Pine Point. I know I saw him. My mother is there also…she’s 91. Would love to see you sometime! Much sympathy… Gloria
– Gloria Simon Stephenson
A beautiful man has left us. My condolences to all who loved him.
– Phil Cloutier
Linda and family , I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I have such fond memories of he and your Mom, they were so good to all of us kids growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara McClay Angelosante.
– Barbara
Jimmy I’m so very sorry for your loss, I hope you and your family are doing as well as expected. Take care my friend…
– Bobby Caputo
Bobby, Karen and family, So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He truly was a great man. Always had a twinkle in his eyes! My Mom remembers him with a kind heart and would like to express her condolences as well. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Lisa and Lynn Brady
– Lisa Brady
Bobby, I’m so sorry to hear the loss of your father. Thinking of you and your family
– Karen Crowley Critchley
Sorry to see Bob pass away. He towed many school busses for me as an employee of Scarborough Public Works. He was always a gentleman and fellow veteran. Chuck Mills, South Portland
– Chuck