Peter J Charron

SOUTH PORTLAND - Peter J. Charron, 56, of South Portland passed away on December 7, 2019 at Maine Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Peter was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida on June 22, 1963. Peter attended schools in Portland, Maine graduating in 1981. After graduation Peter joined the U.S. Army as an Engineer, being stationed in Colorado, Texas and then Germany for two years before coming home. In 1987 he joined the Maine Army National Guard 133d Engineer Battalion. He was discharged in 2004, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. While enlisted in the Maine Army National Guard, Peter deployed to Panama and Guatemala to build a school and medical clinic. He served the people of Maine in various construction projects around the State and during the Ice Storm of 1998. He also participated in the Winston P. Wilson International Service rifle and pistol competition. Peter was a carpenter by profession. After his 4 years in the regular army, Peter used those skills and worked for Murray Construction, as well as other construction companies until starting his own carpentry business. Peter was a proud member of the American Legion Harold T. Andrews Post 17 in Portland, Maine. He made lots of friends at the post and was a member of the Executive Board. He also enjoyed hunting and camping. He passed on his hunting and camping love to his sons, Anthony and Nathan, who continue to hunt and go camping. Peter is predeceased by his parents Come and Frances Charron. He leaves behind his two sons, Anthony Charron of Portland and Nathan Charron of Windham; his brothers, Michael Charron of South Portland, Joseph Charron of Cumberland, Paul Charron of Portland, and his sister, Theresa (Charron) McDonough of Portland. He also leaves behind his granddaughter, Eliza, whom he loved dearly. The family will receive friends from 11 am to 1 pm on December 15, 2019 at Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral home, 172 State Street, Portland, Maine. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 9:15am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am on Monday December 16, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church, corner of Sherman & Mellon Street, Portland, ME. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, 1461 Broadway, South Portland, ME. To view Peter's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com The family wants to thank the Special Care Unit at the Maine Medical Center for their compassion and understanding. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine.