Peter M. Carter, 79, of Onset, formerly of Natick, died Dec. 2 at his home in Onset after a long battle with cancer. His daughter and granddaughter were by his side. He was the husband of the late Judith A. (Collins) Carter.

Born and raised in Wellesley, he was the son of the late Manford J. and Kathleen (Watkins) Carter. Mr. Carter worked for 34 years for the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant. A long-term resident of Natick, he moved to Onset three years ago.

Mr. Carter served as a tank crewman in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1958. He enjoyed spending his summers in Kennebunk, Maine where he found joy in relaxing by the sea.

He is survived by his daughter, Kristen Chase of Onset; his sons, Michael Carter of Millville, and Jeffrey Carter of Marlboro; his grandchildren, Samantha Chase, Jenna Chase, Michael Carter and Melissa Carter and his great grandsons, Logan Carter and Declan Carter.

Funeral services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Southcoast VNA Hospice Program, Community Affairs - Southcoast VNA, 200 Mill Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719 or at www.southcoastvna.org.

Arrangements by Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Wareham. To leave a message of condolence visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.