Thomas Scott Carter, 75, died at his home in Freeport Sept. 1, 2019.

He was born June 30, 1944 in Boothbay Harbor, a son of Ralph A. and Dorothy L. Byran Carter.

He attended Portland schools, graduating from Deering High School, class of ’62. He earned a degree in culinary sciences from Southern Maine Vocational Training School. He served in the U.S. Army, later joining the Army National Guard.

Earlier in his life he worked in the Portland area for KFC, Ledbetter’s Bakery and First National Bakery. He loved the water, and made his career as a commercial fisherman, most recently holding a license as a commercial seaweed harvester.

While mostly a private man, he enjoyed birthday parties and most any gathering that centered on food. He had an ear for music and could play the harmonica, accordion and guitar.

He was predeceased by his father, Ralph Carter, and a brother, Ralph Carter Jr.

He is survived by a son Kevin Carter and his wife Christine of Ocala, Florida; his mother, Dorothy Carter of Freeport; a brother, Douglas Carter and his wife Rebecca of Boothbay Harbor; a sister Dianne Hamilton and husband Timothy of Scarborough; three granddaughters, Kelsea Carter, Sandra Carter and Amanda Carter of Raymond; nieces and nephews.

A memorial service celebrating Mr. Carter’s life will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at the Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal Street, Brunswick, Maine. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.brackettfh.com. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Freeport.