Ronald R. “Ron” Peck, a Vietnam war veteran who for 35 years ran a floor covering business in Plymouth, died peacefully March 4 surrounded by his family. He was 82.
Born on April 14, 1943, to Warren H. Peck and Mary (Costa) Peck, he was the youngest of four brothers. He was preceded in death his brothers Warren G. Peck, Harold C. Peck, and Earl Kenneth Peck.
He was called to active duty during the Vietnam conflict in May 1968, and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post 40, Plymouth Masonic Lodge AF & AM, Scottish Rite, Aleppo Temple Shrine, Royal Order of Jesters, Church of the Pilgrimage, Plymouth Rod & Gun Club, Arnold Trail Sportsman Club of Sidney, Maine, and the Unity Club of Plymouth.
He founded Peck’s Floor Covering in 1968, later known as Peck’s America’s Carpet Gallery. With his wife of 61 years, Bonnie, he built and operated the business until 2003. The couple met while attending Plymouth High School. Most recently, they resided in Belgrade, ME.
He is survived by his beloved wife; his sons, Richard G. Peck and his wife Susan of Rockland, Steven B. Peck and his wife Helen of Kingston, and Christopher A. Peck of Maine; to six grandchildren: Nicholas Peck of Plymouth, Brendon Peck of Rockland, Dana Peck of Denver, CO, and Cassandra, Grace, and Joshua Peck of Kingston.
He is remembered as someone with a deep fondness for the outdoors, passing his devotion to nature – hunting, fishing and boating – to his grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron’s memory may be made to the Shriners Burns Center or the Alzheimer’s Association.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cartmell–Davis Life Celebration Funeral Home, 373 Court Street, Plymouth.