Pete was born on July 23, 1932, in Robbinston, ME, the son of the late Edward and Margaret Ingersoll.
Pete worked extra hours in the blueberry fields to buy an engagement ring and married the love of his life, Margaret Phinney, on Nov. 10, 1951. Pete was very proud to have served his country in the Air Force for four years. He returned home after service to his farm and forestry business in Robbinston, which he operated with his father for the next five years. In the early ’60s, Pete and his family moved to Waltham, MA, where he worked in manufacturing at Reece Corporation until he was transferred back to Maine in the ’80s.
Pete was a loving and devoted husband and father. He proudly supported the many endeavors of his children. His most memorable moments were with his family, being blessed to have raised three loving children. Pete loved to visit with his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren who called him “Gramps” and “Great Great” respectively. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching the Bruins and the Red Sox. Pete enjoyed raising vegetables in his garden, working in the woods, and going hunting with his family. He was loved by all for his selfless, warm, kind and cheerful attitude. Gramps will be missed by his loving family and by his many wonderful friends at Horizons and Dionne Commons where he lived for the last six years.
Pete was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Margaret Ingersoll; his beautiful wife of 55 years, Margaret Phinney Ingersoll; his sister Naomi Perry; and his sister Despart. Annie
He is survived by his sister, Faye Merryfield and brothers Harry and Edward Ingersoll. He is survived by his children: his daughter Terry Schofield and husband Gerald of Freeport; his daughter Sherry Heinitz and husband Michael of Topsham; and son Peter Ingersoll and wife Victoria of Lebanon, ME. Surviving grandchildren are: his granddaughter Jamie Schofield Palmer and husband Chris of Topsham; his grandson Jay Schofield and wife Catherine of Bath; his grandson Michael Heinitz Jr. of Topsham; and grandson Matthew Ingersoll of Lebanon. Surviving greatgrandchildren are: Jamison and Wyatt Palmer, and Aidan and Connor Schofield.
As per his wishes, a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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