BIDDEFORD — Maurice E. Peavey, 73, of Biddeford died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at his home.
He was born Aug. 27, 1945 in Portland a son of Frank E. and Emma (Bubier) Peavey and was educated in South Portland schools.
Maurice owned and operated a salvage business for most of his working life until becoming disabled.
On Aug. 18, 1979 he married Rachel Cassette in St. Andre’s Church.
Maurice was predeceased by his sister Shirley Day in 1994, and both his brother-in-law Francis Day and nephew Thomas Day in 2004.
He is survived by Rachel Peavey, his wife of 39 years of Biddeford; his sister, Judy Garland of Limington; two nieces Karen and Gail, a nephew Billy; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Visiting Hours will 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St. Biddeford, ME 04005. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring.
To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial.com.
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