EAST BETHEL — Peter T. Haines, 71, died Friday, Jan. 13, at his residence, the Powder Horn Farm on Intervale Road.

He was born July 9, 1940, in East Bethel, a son to James and Agnes Howe Haines. He was a graduate of Gould Academy in Bethel, with the Class of 1958.

He worked at the family farm for many years and then for M.I. Bessey Potato Farm. For many years he was a self-employed carpenter. He retired from Grover Gun Drilling of Norway and West Bethel in 2001.

He was past master of Bethel Lodge No. 97 AF & AM and past district deputy of District No. 20, member of Royal Arch Masons of Maine Oxford Chapter No. 29, 55-year member and past master of Alder River Grange and member of Kora Temple and the Funsters Unit.

He was married in East Dixfield Sept. 14, 1974, to Beverly “Bev” Kneeland, who died in East Bethel on April 30, 1995.

Survivors include a brother, George Haines of East Bethel; a sister, Nancy Mercer of East Bethel; a stepson, Gregory Morrill; four step-grandchildren, Allison, Amy, Shawn and Damian; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, John H. Haines.

Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share condolences with the family at www.meaderandson.com.