Obituary
Peter Doree
YORK - Peter A. Doree, 71, of 11 Caincrest Park, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at home.He was born December 15, 1934, in London, England, the son of Arthur W. and Ethel May (Watling) Doree. He was a graduate of Highbury High School and Technical College in England. He served in the British Army in Germany from 1953 to 1955 and worked in transportation. He had worked for Matchbox, Co., and Lesney Products developing and engineering toy cars. In 1978 he emigrated to the United States with his family and worked for Watts Fluid Air until he retired in 1999.
He was an avid golfer who spent most of his summers at Exeter Country Club. He enjoyed candlepin bowling and playing cards with his friends. His passion was his favorite soccer team in England, Arsenal F.C.
A devoted father and granddad who enjoyed his three grandchildren, he leaves a son, Kevin P. Doree and his wife Joan M. Doree of North Yarmouth; a daughter, Michele M. Hogue and her husband Timothy Hogue of Strafford, N.H.; three grandchildren, Griffin F. Doree, Brianna L. Hogue and Kaitlyn M. Hogue, and a brother David Doree and sister Susan Hancock, both of England.
The funeral service for Mr. Doree was held on Monday, June 19 in the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York.
Memorial contributions may be made to the York Hospital Oncology Treatment Center, 127 Long Sands Road, York, ME 03909.
