Peter Pinkham

Peter Aaron Pinkham, 25 GOOSE CREEK, S.C. -- Peter Aaron Pinkham, 25, of Goose Creek, S.C., died on Jan. 10, 2009. He was born the son of Peter A. and Margret (Smith) Pinkham, in Westbrook, on Dec. 6, 1983. His father predeceased him. Peter is survived by his two daughters, Aaliyah and Emily. Who will miss him in their lives? His large family here in Maine will miss his great smile and his warm appeal. So will his sister Nikki. He is survived by his maternal grandparents, Sharon and Paul Smith of Cornish; his aunts Katrina Brown and Dawn Martell of Limington, uncle Shawn Smith of Cornish, Paul Jr. of Gorham; 11 cousins; paternal grandparents Albert and Martha Pinkham of Harrison; a sister Amanda Pinkham of Scarborough; uncle Bruce of Westbrook, uncle Matthew of Scarborough, and aunt Anita Micale of Kingston, N.H. Peter served in the U.S. Air force and was discharged two years ago. He joined when he graduated from Massabesic High School at the age of 17, with his mother's permission. A funeral and service were held at Faith Christian Center on Washington Street in Limerick, from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday the 15th. Burial was held in Augusta at the State of Maine Veterans Cemetery on Friday the 16th, at 1 p.m. This was a short service by the military. He was laid to rest near his father. His mother Margaret and step-father Charles Troisi, his wife Chantel, his grandparents and members of the Smith family also attended. Peter Aaron Pinkham.The Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale assisted with local arrangements.