Neil W. Barter, 73, of Boothbay Harbor died December 5 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 Barters 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 Bath Iron Works as an electrician, then worked as a mechanic at Leavitt’s Garage in Boothbay for many years. He also worked in sales and various other duties at Mill Cove Lobster for more than 35 years 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 and Mark Barter of Boothbay; daughters, Brenda Bennett of Boothbay and 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, Dec. 13 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, Boothbay.