Neil W. Barter, 73, died December 5th at St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor. He was born September 23, 1939 in Boothbay Harbor to Malcolm and Avis Campbell Barter. He grew up on Barter’s Island. He graduated from Boothbay Region High School in the class of 1958. He married Sandra Pinkham in 1962. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1962 to 1965.

He worked at B.I.W. as an electrician then worked as a mechanic at Leavitt’s Garage in Boothbay for many years. He worked at Mill Cove Lobster for over 35 years in sales and various other duties until he retired. He enjoyed racing and was a pit crew chief for Jon Marsh and helped Neil Reny as well. He was a college sports fanatic and followed the Celtics faithfully. He was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Greenleaf.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sandra Barter of Boothbay Harbor

Sons, Richard Barter of Friendship
Mark Barter of Boothbay

Daughters, Brenda Bennett of Boothbay
Tracey Osgood of Bristol

Brother, Calvin Barter of Boothbay Harbor

Six grandchildren and three great grandchildren

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday December 13th at the Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay. Al Roberts will officiate.

You are invited to share your condolences, photos and memories with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay, Maine.