Daniel Glenn Peeling

PORTLAND – Daniel Glenn Peeling, 58, passed away suddenly on Jan. 14, 2022, at his home.

Dan was born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 27, 1963 to Ronald LeRoy Peeling Sr. and Verna Jean (Bragg) Busch Peeling Warner.

Dan moved to Gorham in 1977. He graduated from Gorham High School in 1982. He became a top-notch mechanic specializing in brakes and exhaust and was also a State Certified Inspector. He changed his career more than 20 years ago to that of Security Officer — at one time being supervisor of security at UNUM, later transferring to Securitas.

Dan was a Star Trek “Trekkie,” enjoyed online gaming, building computers and classic cars.

He is survived by his son, Nicholas Daniel Peeling of Gorham; his ex-wife, Rosanne Moody Peeling of Gorham; his parents Ron Peeling of Standish and Jean Warner of Pooler, Ga.; two half-brothers, Robert “Bob” Busch of Pooler, Ga. and Ronnie Steiner of Ohio, two half-sisters, Theresa Steiner Hoag of Ohio and Sherri Steiner Burns of Indiana, two stepbrothers, Robert Schroeder and his wife, Samantha of Standish, and Michael Schroeder and his wife, Elaine of Goodyear, Ariz.; and several cousins.

A memorial service will be held on a date to be determined, late spring or summer, at Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Rd., Buxton. If you would like to attend, send an e-mail to DanielPeelingFuneral@gmail.com with the Subject “RSVP” and the names of those attending. Online condolence messages can be submitted at http://www.mainefuneral.com

Memorial contributions can be made to the

American Cancer Society,

One Bowdoin Mill Island

Ste 300,

Topsham, ME 04086,

207-373-3700,

American Heart Association,

51 U.S. Route 1, Ste. M,

Scarborough, ME 04074,

207-289-2382 or

The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at

Maine Medical Center,

22 Bramhall St.,

Portland, ME 04102,

207-662-0111


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