Peter M. Traynor Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Hampton – Peter M. Traynor, 68, of Hampton and Fort Myers, Fla., died Sunday, October 25, 2015 at his home in Hampton, after a short illness. He was born May 17, 1947 in Norwood, Mass., the son of the late Peter and Frances (Sullivan) Traynor. Peter was raised in Milford, Mass. and graduated from Milford High School with the class of 1965. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the US Navy. After his service to his country he graduated from Bunker Hill Community College and Northeastern University with a degree in criminal justice. His career in law enforcement began with the Boston Police Department for 10 years and then with the Hull Police Department that later merged with the Massachusetts State Police He retired as a Massachusetts State Trooper. Peter resided in Framingham, Mass. from 1992-2005 when he moved year round to Hampton where he had a summer residence since 1993. He served on the Hampton Budget Committee and was Vice President of the Timberwalk HOA in Fort Myers. He was a member of a number of police associations, was an avid boater, and was happiest when spending time by the sea. Peter was a lifelong fan of Boston sports and enjoyed attending games with his family. He always had a story to share and was by far the best conversationalist. He shared 24 years of marriage with his wife, Joan T. (Hart) Gannon of Hampton and Fort Myers. In addition to his wife he leaves his daughter, Kristin M. Casado of Hampton, two grandsons, Sean Orlando and Connor James Casado, two brothers-in-law, Michael and Thomas and three sisters-in-law, Jane, Elizabeth, Mary and their spouses, as well as many nieces, nephews, and canine kids, Fenway and Spanky. Visiting hours will be from 4-7 P.M. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 A.M. Thursday October 29, 2015, at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Interment will be in the Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Fla. at a later date.

Peter M. Traynor

May 17, 1947 - October 25, 2015