1945
Richard
2015
Richard Peterson
March 5, 1945 — December 27, 2015
Richard Leon Peterson 'Pete' of Waterford, Vermont passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 at the age of 70.
He was born on March 5, 1945 in Boswell, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles and Louise (Holeva) Peterson.
Richard grew up in Pennsylvania and at the age of eighteen he joined the Navy and served from 1963-1969. While in the Navy he served on a nuclear submarine during the Vietnam War. He was awarded a Vietnam Service medal and a National Defense Service medal. After he was honorably discharged from the Navy, he made his career as an electrical maintenance supervisor at Northeast Utilities (Millstone Nuclear Power Plant) for over thirty years before retiring.
After retirement, Richard and his wife built a log cabin home in Vermont where many fond memories were made with family and friends. One of Richard's many mottos was "When in Vermont, you do what you want." He was an avid hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman and a proud member of the NRA. He was an amazing chef and proudly served his meals to all.
After making his home in Vermont, Richard became a member of the American Legion in St. Johnsbury. He was well-known for his homemade pickled eggs which he shared every Wednesday evening.
Richard always had a story to tell and a hand to lend, thinking of others before he thought of himself. We truly lost a wonderful man.
He is survived by his wife Elaine of thirty-three years, son Edward Charles Peterson and his wife Mary Ellen of Salem CT, and daughter Bobbi-Anne Ward and her husband Raymond of Ivoryton CT. He was preceded in death by a son Ronald Peterson. He is also survived by four step-children: Susan Brady and her fiancAC. Daniel Collins of North Stonington CT, Robert Sanford and his wife Sasha of Essex CT, William Sanford and his wife Tina of Naugatuck CT, and Sherry Lefebvre and her husband Stephen of New Zealand.
He is also survived by three siblings: Dave and Millard Peterson and Gladys Furman and preceded in death by four siblings: Ray, Bob and Don Peterson and Helen Kaminski.
He also left many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday at 4:30pm at the Old Lyme Congregational Church at 2 Ferry Road in Old Lyme, CT. In addition, a memorial service will also be held in Pennsylvania Sunday, January 10, 2016 burial to follow at Jenners Crossroads Cemetery, Somerset County, PA.
Memorial contributions could be directed to: American Legion 12 Maple Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or Old Lyme Congregational Church 2 Ferry Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371.
Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com.
He was born on March 5, 1945 in Boswell, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles and Louise (Holeva) Peterson.
Richard grew up in Pennsylvania and at the age of eighteen he joined the Navy and served from 1963-1969. While in the Navy he served on a nuclear submarine during the Vietnam War. He was awarded a Vietnam Service medal and a National Defense Service medal. After he was honorably discharged from the Navy, he made his career as an electrical maintenance supervisor at Northeast Utilities (Millstone Nuclear Power Plant) for over thirty years before retiring.
After retirement, Richard and his wife built a log cabin home in Vermont where many fond memories were made with family and friends. One of Richard's many mottos was "When in Vermont, you do what you want." He was an avid hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman and a proud member of the NRA. He was an amazing chef and proudly served his meals to all.
After making his home in Vermont, Richard became a member of the American Legion in St. Johnsbury. He was well-known for his homemade pickled eggs which he shared every Wednesday evening.
Richard always had a story to tell and a hand to lend, thinking of others before he thought of himself. We truly lost a wonderful man.
He is survived by his wife Elaine of thirty-three years, son Edward Charles Peterson and his wife Mary Ellen of Salem CT, and daughter Bobbi-Anne Ward and her husband Raymond of Ivoryton CT. He was preceded in death by a son Ronald Peterson. He is also survived by four step-children: Susan Brady and her fiancAC. Daniel Collins of North Stonington CT, Robert Sanford and his wife Sasha of Essex CT, William Sanford and his wife Tina of Naugatuck CT, and Sherry Lefebvre and her husband Stephen of New Zealand.
He is also survived by three siblings: Dave and Millard Peterson and Gladys Furman and preceded in death by four siblings: Ray, Bob and Don Peterson and Helen Kaminski.
He also left many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday at 4:30pm at the Old Lyme Congregational Church at 2 Ferry Road in Old Lyme, CT. In addition, a memorial service will also be held in Pennsylvania Sunday, January 10, 2016 burial to follow at Jenners Crossroads Cemetery, Somerset County, PA.
Memorial contributions could be directed to: American Legion 12 Maple Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or Old Lyme Congregational Church 2 Ferry Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371.
Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com.
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