Peter R. Hannah, former professor in the Rubinstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont and resident of New Harbor, Maine, passed away on April 19, 2026, at the age of 89 after a long illness.
Beginning his forestry education at UVM in 1955, Peter went on to achieve degrees in forestry from the University of Maine and Yale University and a PhD at the University of Michigan. He then returned to Burlington in 1967 to join the faculty of UVM as a teacher-researcher in the Forestry Program.
Peter remained on the UVM faculty, teaching courses related to silviculture and publishing his research, while living in Shelburne, Vt., in the home he built for his family: his wife, Kay; daughters; Leslie and JoLynn; and son, Ian.
Upon his retirement in 1999, Peter and Kay lived in Bristol, Maine, and later in New Harbor. There he served six years as chairman of the local land trust, was chairman of his church board and copresident of the historical society, and also enjoyed being a forestry consultant and being in the great outdoors.
The memorial web page for Peter can be seen at everloved.com. A celebration of life service and reception will be held at the New Harbor United Methodist Church on May 24, 2026, 3 p.m.