Lillian Keating Peterson
December 5, 1917 ~ December 3, 2012
PORTLAND - Lillian Keating Peterson passed away on December 3rd at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born on December 5, 1917 in Boston Massachusetts and was raised in Portland, Maine. She attended Portland schools. She was pre-deceased by her mother, Julia Keating and a daughter, Donna L. Murphy of Portland, Oregon. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Spector of St. Petersburg, Florida; sons, Kenneth of Scarborough and James of Portland. She is also survived by nine beloved grandchildren, Joe Spector of Florida and Julie Spector of Massachusetts; Cathy Ahearn and Timothy Murphy of Oregon; Richard Peterson of New Gloucester and Todd Peterson of Portland, Stephanie Peterson Trynor of Standish, and Melanie Peterson of South Portland. Also, Cara Peterson of Old Orchard Beach; 13 great grandchildren and her loving sister, June Marston of Saco. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of the Barron Center for their wonderful treatment of Lillian during the past several years. We would also like to thank the staff of the Gosnell Memorial Hospice for their loving care. Interment will be in the springtime at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements handled by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army Senior Center, 287 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, Maine 04101.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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Ken and family, Kenny,I know how you felt about your mom. And you were so right when you said it is always hard to say goodby… Our sincere condolences. Judy and Dave Cavalero
– David and Judy Cavalero
Carol, so sorry about your mother’ s passing. She was remarkable woman. You have inherited many of her qualities. It’s so sad to lose a mother. Kay
– lillian peterson
My sincere sympathies.
– Milt Scott
To the Peterson Family: I managed the senior center from February 2001 thru 2004.Lillian was an exceptional volunteer and mentor to me.After leaving the Salvation Army, I happened to go to work in the apartment building that was her home for many years. We kept in touch and I loved hearing her stories about her work life and family life throughout the years-I have thought of your Mom often over the years and am very sorry to hear of her passing.
– Kathleen Conway
Lil had many friends at the Allen A and still comes up in conversations when the old timers get together She was a special person,always a smile on her face and love in her heart. I will hold on to the sound of her laughter Bob
– Bob & Marcia Kennedy
To Carol and Kenny. It was obvious that you loved your mother so much. So sorry about your loss. Thinking about you at this time. Hugs.
– Ann Allen Brahms and Paul Brahms
Ken, We are very sorry about your mother. We liked the nice article in the press herald,especially the George Bush picture.He was in great company. We’ll be in touch. Carol and David
– David and Carol Parker
Dear Friends, We are sorry for your loss. Lillian was a wonderful volunteer for The Salvation Army in Portland. May God bless and comfort you during these days. Major James LaBossiere Divisional Commander The Salvation Army Northern New England Division
– Major James LaBossiere
Kenny So sorry to read of this. Sympathy to your whole family Harold
– Harold McCulloch
Ken,Jim, Carol, and families, I am very sad to hear of Lillian’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I wanted you to all know how much your mother ment to me growing up. She had a profound impact on my life has she influenced me in many ways at a young age. Not only did I have the pleasure of working with her one summer in Wolfeboro, but I got to see her most weekends when I was visiting with my grandmother while I was a young girl. Not sure you will remember me but my grandmother was Rose Teale and I enjoyed spending time with your mother. She was a very intelligent women and was always willing to share her wisdom and life lessons, as well as, the love in her heart for life in general. Besides Rose, Lillian had the greatest impact on my life and I will be forever grateful to her, for I honestly believe I would not be the women I am today if not for your mother. Please know my heartfelt sympathies to go out to all of you in your time of loss. Also, please know your mother was very proud off all of you, and you brought her the greatest joy any mother could hope to receive from her children. She always knew she was loved. Deepest Sympathy and God Bless you all, Linda Teale
– Linda Teale
Ken,Carol and Jim, We are very sad to read about our wonderful friend Lillian dying. We visited her at Barron Center but found it so difficult to get in there. Lillian was our friend for yearS….she helped dress me for my Senior prom from PHS. She had extra things to add to my dress..such a joy to be with. Living in the same house we truly enjoyed great times. Our memories of her are many and she will forever be in my heart. God Bless you all, IRMA AND FRED BAKER
– IRMA AND FRED BAKER