Ernest Manton Barter passes away at 77

Ernest Manton Barter, 77, of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, passed away on October 8, 2026, at Togus VA in Augusta. Born on October 18, 1948, Barter was a veteran who served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1972, reaching the rank of Specialist Five.

Barter held various community roles throughout his career, including positions at Blake's Boatyard, C+B Marina, Ocean Point Marina, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, and G+G Towing. His personal interests included hunting, woodworking, reading, and video games.

He is survived by his children, Brian Keith Barter, Brent Stephen Barter, and Michele Erin Barter-Ripley, along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Eileen Diann Barter, and his son, Cory Allan Barter.