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Peter served in many capacities on the Camp Hinds Staff over the years. Peter’s career at Camp Hinds began as a camper in 1955 and continued as a camp staff member progressing from kitchen crew to waterfront director to program director and camp director, spanning over twenty years of service to Camp Hinds.
1960 - Vigil
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| With a heavy heart, I am sharing the sad news
that our dear friend, former teacher, Maine State Senator, and longtime
scout camp director Peter Curran passed away peacefully in his sleep this
past Saturday morning. Peter touched countless lives as an educator, public
servant, and mentor, and he will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate
enough to know him. At his request, his brother David has shared that there
will be no memorial service. Please keep Peter and his family in your thoughts,
and hold onto your favorite memories of him.
~ Peter Johnson Till we meet again my friend. ~John L. Trott Jr. |
| Sorry to hear that. My condolences.
~ Bruce Rueger |
| My condolences and prayers to Peter's family
and friends.
~ Wayne Holden |
| One of the best camp directors Camp Hinds ever
had. He was also a long time Westbrook High teacher.
~ Dick Chretien |
| I have many fond memories of Pete from the 70s
but my favorite memory was digging up the time capsule from the 75th anniversary
of camp in the dark on the parade field.
It was pretty disappointing because there was some water damage. I will miss Pete. ~ Robert LaFlamme |
| A name I knew in 1979. RIP, Sir.
~ John Alexander Pape |
| Prayers for all his family and friends.
~ Kayla Lynne |
| An amazing person. He will be missed. Our thoughts
and prayers are with his family.
~ Sherry Beety |
| Till we meet again.
~ Sam Jones |
| Peter was an excellent Camp Director at camp
William Hinds. A pleasure to work for and he put campers, leaders, and
staff first in every decision he made! RIP Peter Curran!
~ Robert A Simmons |
| When you first join camp staff you are certain
to hear that you need to become a role model as some young Scout will look
up to you. When I was that young Scout, Peter was my hero.
One summer he was the table leader at my table in the dining hall.
He went out of his way to get know each of us. I don't remember why,
but the end of the week I ended up in the health lodge. Peter came
to visit me. He could tell I was upset - I had a 500 word essay to
write for Wildlife Management Merit Badge and I wasn't up to doing it.
Pete volunteered to help me. I dictated and he wrote it out for me
and brought the completed essay to my merit badge counselor. He was
a great staffer - someone truely worthy to be looked up to.
~ Dean Zaharis |
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Dean B. Zaharis Created: October 27, 2026 Last Update: November 1, 2026 Send comments to: FriendsOfHinds@gmail.com |