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Ronald Peterson Obituary

Died in Derry, NH, Oct. 15, at the Parkland Medical Center after battling with cancer, age 64. Beloved husband of Jean M. Doherty-Peterson of Windham, NH. He was born in Weymouth, March 8, 1943, the son of the late Simon and Ethel (Thurberg) Peterson. He resided in Windham, NH since 1994, and was formerly of Weymouth, MA where he was educated and then continued to Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters Karen T. Lacy and husband Daniel B. of Shelby Township, MI, Laura M. Peterson of Harwich Port, MA, Christine V. Peterson of Plymouth, MA, two sons Erik S. Peterson, and Matthew Peterson both of Windham, NH, a sister Ethel Key of Harwich Port, MA, two brothers Simon Peterson of Bridgewater, MA, and Kenneth Peterson of Weymouth, MA, 9 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will take place at the Goundrey Funeral Home, 42 Main St., (Rte. 97) SALEM, NH, Friday morning at 9:30 to 11 o'clock. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Joseph's Church at 11:30 in Salem, NH. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Londonderry, NH

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 18, 2007.

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karen lacy

April 17, 2010

You are in my heart always.

Christine Peterson

October 22, 2007

His charm, wit and intelligence made him a special person to all. The love that would shine down through his eyes upon me made him a special man to me. We will always love you and forever miss you. may god bless you. Rest in peace Daddy. Love, Christine

Karen Lacy

October 21, 2007

My dad was a truly unique, charismatic individual. I will miss him dearly. His undying love will be in my heart always. My memories will be passed onto my children and their children and cherished forever.

Stuart Onsrud

October 19, 2007

Our best wishes for the family during this time of sorrow.

Marie Dechane

October 19, 2007

I will always treasure my memories of my Uncle Ronnie. He was truly unique and always made me laugh. I thank God that I had the opportunity to see and talk with him again before he passed. I will miss him forever.
Marie

Susan Ellis

October 19, 2007

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. It was wonderful meeting Jean and seeing Uncle Ronnie after so many years at Chrissy's wedding.
Sincerely, Susie

Laura Peterson

October 19, 2007

My father will be remembered by me as making me aware that true love is something that was there through the years. Faith means even though one cannot see something, it still exists. Through the years, when I did not see him physically, he was with me in spirit, and he will continue to guide me in the afterlife. I love my father, for he is a pure man, Laura Peterson

Alicia Thurberg

October 18, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the Peterson family in the death of Ron. Time passes so quickly and it was good seeing him last year at the Larson reunion. Sincerely, Alica Thurberg and daughters
Jacquelyn Dustin and Joanne THurberg

Simon Peterson

October 18, 2007

To: Jean, Erik, Matthew, Karen, Laura, Christine Our sincere condolences to you. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Ronny was very brave.
Sy, Margie, Patty, Mike & Bob

David L

October 18, 2007

I knew Ron from working w/him at DTC Communications Nashua NH for aprox. 4yrs Ron was a good friend always the person to make people laugh -- Ron Peterson will always be a true original --- God Bless Ron

The Staff of Goundrey Funeral Home &

October 18, 2007

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