WATERVILLE – With heavy hearts we announce the passing of David Robert St. Peter, 71, of Waterville Maine. He took his last peaceful breath on Monday morning, Nov. 28, 2022.

David was born on Jan. 18, 1951, in Waterville and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Waterville High School and immediately joined the workforce at Keyes Fibre Company, later know as The Chinet Company and currently known at Huhtamaki. He spent his 38-year career with them working in every department before eventually becoming a lead supervisor in the lamination department. His extensive knowledge and expertise were an integral part of the development and success of that department. He was the one they called on when no one else could figure out a problem on a machine. His genius mechanical IQ was a gift and one that he was too humble to acknowledge. He took great pride in his work as well as in those who worked for him. He took care of his workers, often taking on extra jobs and shifts himself to help them out.

During his younger years David enjoyed fishing, softball, hockey and bowling. He loved the outside and especially enjoyed summers when he was able to rent a camp for his family or just take long drives. He loved pop-ins from his children just to play a mean game of dice or cribbage. His competitive side allowed no special favors for any of them. As he grew older, his choice to spend more time close to home was respected. He loved his westerns, football games and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. His love and pride for his family was evident in his eyes during every gathering he went to.

David is survived by his wife of 19 years, Genevieve (Genny) Adams; his three daughters Bridget Jabar and husband Joe of Belgrade, Nikole Luce and husband Harry of Fairfield and Bobbi-Jo Rodrigue and husband Bob of Winslow, his son Scott St. Peter and wife Karen of Waterville as well as his stepson Jerry Adams and wife Donna of Fairfield Center. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, Ryan, Justin and Jordan Jabar, Nicholas Comeau, Samuel Whitney, Gabrielle and Sadie St. Peter and Elliot Rodrigue; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Constance (Duperry) St. Peter; his brothers Richard, Danny and Steven; as well as the mother of his children, Bonnie (Kirkpatrick) St. Peter.

At the request of David, there will be no visiting hours. The family will hold a graveside memorial and celebration of life in the spring for family and close friends.

David’s family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta and Maine Medical in Portland who cared for him. Our deepest and most loving gratitude to the incredible staff at St. Mary’s d’Youville in Lewiston for filling his final weeks with honor and respect for both he and his family.

For anyone who truly knew David, you knew his heart was big. When he was able, he would do anything for anyone in need. So, for this reason, we would like to carry on his giving ways. If anyone would like to donate in David’s memory, we ask that you consider doing so to something close to our family’s heart. The Gabbie and Alice Food Pantry, a charitable organization his granddaughter Gabbie co-founded years ago.

Any donation can

be sent to:

George J. Mitchell School

Attn: Kim Taylor

58 Drummond Ave.

Waterville, ME 04901

Checks can be made to the George J. Mitchell School and note food pantry donation in the memo

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