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Lyman PETERS Obituary
He is survived by a daughter, Nancy Register of Alexandria, Va.; a brother, Carleton Peters of Niceville, Fla.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and longtime friends.
Mr. Peters first came to Williamsburg in 1933 to build Taliaferro Hall on the campus of the College of William and Mary. It was then that he met his wife, Mary Whitley Peters, who died in 2005 after 67 years of marriage. In 1947, he returned to Williamsburg to work for Colonial Williamsburg. He retired in 1974 after 27 years. He was an artist, avid model railroader, fisherman, and carpenter. Throughout his years in Williamsburg, he was active in community affairs, a member of the Williamsburg Masonic Lodge, member and President of the Williamsburg Rotary Club, and member of the Middle Plantation Club among others.
There will be a memorial service for him at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Williamsburg Hospice or the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bob Welsh
January 19, 2011
We will always remember Lyman, and his wife Mary, as fine friends and wonderful neighbors. Lyman was a friendly, hard working, helpful citizen. He loved Williamsburg and did much to improve it. He was a loving husband and father. He will be missed.
Karen Rose and Bob Welsh
Judy Nightengale Fuqua
January 13, 2011
Dear Nancy,
I was sorry to hear about your Dad. He and your Mom use to come to my office for help with their taxes. I enjoyed chatting with him and your Mom very much. He was always in good spirits and was up on everything.
My thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Judy Nightengale Fuqua
Rhoda Stinnett Wilson
January 12, 2011
Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
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