UNION — Peter B. Soule, 80, passed away July 20, 2015, with his wife by his side, after a courageous battle with MSA. Multiple system atrophy. For 21 years he was the beloved husband of Myrna Soule of Union. Peter was born Nov. 5, 1934, to Karl K. Soule and Barbara Priest Soule.

He attended Kimball Union Academy, the University of Maine and Wentworth Institute. Peter served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, from 1954 to 1956. Peter was employed by the Monmouth Canning Company, a family owned business, the Stewart Canning Company and Allen's Blueberry Freezer. He was also employed as a bus driver for Maine School Administrative District 40 until retirement, and served the Knox County Sheriff's Department for many years.

His first passion was being a firefighter on all levels for his entire life. From when he was a young boy in Cape Elizabeth, on a bike holding onto the ladder on the side of a fire truck heading out to a call, to being a firefighter for the Union Fire Department for over 50 years, assistant chief and then chief. He was instrumental in specking out one of Union's fire trucks and helping to plan for the building of the town’s current fire station, and it was evident that Peter had firefighting in his spirit. In spite of his illness, Peter attended the annual Fire Department Banquet in April of this year. His love for fire department involvement spanned over his whole life. He was very proud that his son and grandson are carrying on his love of the fire department.

Moosehead Lake and his camp at Lily Bay were also a huge part of his life. He enjoyed showing his children his love of Moosehead. Peter loved just being at camp and enjoying all his many camp friends and family, always sharing and teaching them how to truly enjoy Moosehead and the "Moosehead Way" of doing things – be it snowmobiling, boating, fishing, moosing, working on firewood or "wheelering" – and all the while telling us "Whatever goes on at camp, STAYS AT CAMP!"

Peter was also active in Union Masonic Lodge #31 and the Kora Shrine for many years. He was a life member of the Knox County Firefighters Association and was one of the original founders of Union Ambulance Service. Peter was also a member of the Peoples United Methodist Church of Union.

Peter was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Heather A. Turner-Lappin; and his parents, Karl K. Soule and Barbara Priest Soule. Peter's surviving family include his wife, Myrna Soule of Union; his children, Kassi Soule of Union, Kevin Soule and his wife, Debbie, of Union and Katherine Ames and her husband, Donald, of Warren; his stepson, Craig Turner and his wife, April, of Freedom; his grandchildren, Justin Ames of Danvers, Mass., Kristin Ames of Warren, Samantha Soule of Westbrook, Ryan Soule of Union, and Wesley, William and Casey Turner, all of Freedom; his sister, Mary Davidson and her husband, Wendell, of Harpswell; his brother, John Soule and his wife, Debbie, of Tucson, Ariz.; his mother-in-law, Joyce Bunker of Union; his former wife, Marcia Soule of Union; his brothers-in-law, David Bunker and his wife, Jane, of Morrill, Blaine Bunker and his wife, Donna, of Albion, and  Daniel Blair and his wife, Jena, of Shreveport, La.; his sister-in-law, Paula Bourassa and her husband, John, of Waldo; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, John and Sue Hinkley.

A celebration of life for Peter will be held Monday, July 27 at 2 p.m. at the Union Fire Department. Peter's interment will be at Union Common Cemetery immediately following the service.

Memorial donations can be made to the MSA Coalition, online at multiplesystematrophy.org and click "Donate Now" in Peter's memory.

Peter will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him!

Hall's of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, light a candle for Peter, or to share a story or picture, visit his Book of Memories at hallfuneralhomes.com.