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NORTH, Peter F.

Peter Ford North, 67, of Barkhamsted, beloved husband of Karen (Woodard) North, died Tuesday, (July 23, 2013). He was born September 23, 1945 in Hartford, son of the late Lucian and Marjorie (Morgan) North of Simsbury. Peter was a Vietnam War era veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. North had been employed by Shared Services after retiring from over 37 years of employment in the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #0159 in Riverton. He was a volunteer firefighter for over 40 years, serving as President and Commissioner of the Pleasant Valley Fire Department and a member of the CT Fire Police Association. Peter enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, was a movie enthusiast and an avid reader. Besides his loving wife of 45 years, he is survived by his three sons, Glenn North and wife Shannon, David North, Joe Woodhall and his wife Deb; two daughters, Nicole Pittsley and husband Scott, Susan Galinsky and husband Mark; two sisters, Marylou Dickinson and husband Danny and Edith Bonin and husband Greg; his grandchildren, Ben, Brandon and Meghan North, Samantha, Alex and Andrew Pittsley, Shawn and Kyle Woodhall and Christina and Jason Fuller; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Peter was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy May North.
Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike in Canton on Sunday, July 28 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service with military final honors will be Monday, July 29, 11 a.m. at the North Canton Community United Methodist Church, 3 Case St. in North Canton. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 312, Pleasant Valley, CT 06063 or to the North Canton Community United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 311, North Canton, CT 06059. Please visit Peter's "Book of Memories" at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

Published by Hartford Courant from Jul. 26 to Jul. 27, 2013.
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So sorry to hear about your grandfather

Jamie Sutherland

August 1, 2013

Karen and family, Peter was a kind, gentle person who was blessed to have such a wonderful family. May all those fun memories sustain you during this time. Joanne Sciola

July 29, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ben and Alicia Dehey

July 28, 2013

Glenn sorry to hear about your dad he was such a nice man. Tammy(Williams) kennedy

Tammy Kennedy

July 28, 2013

So sorry for your loss Karen. May you find peace in surrounding yourself with your family and friends. Peter had an amazing life, family and a woman who loved him dearly. Fondly, Paul & Lisa Hudkins

Lisa Hudkins

July 27, 2013

Rest In Peace my friend. Many Great memories from HJMHS 63. From one NAVY vet to another THANKS FOR SERVING and a job well done.
Roger Thompson

Roger Thompson

July 27, 2013

Dear Karen and family, we love you all dearly and are lifting you up to the Lord Jesus Christ in our many prayers. God bless and comfort each one of you as only He can do ?

Carol & Don Ewing

July 27, 2013

Thinking of all of you during this very difficult time. You have such a close loving family and I know each of you are feeling this loss very deeply. Know that were are here thinking of you often and sending our love. Pete will be missed not only by his family, but by friends, the community, and everyone who knew him.

Michelle and Marco Sanchez

July 26, 2013

Karen:

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss and thinking of you. Debbie Haynes Parrott Brydon and family

Debbie Brydon

July 26, 2013

Karen and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Peter will be missed.

Doris Galinsky

July 26, 2013

Dear Karen and family, words cannot express our sympathy for the loss of Peter, so very sorry for your loss, may God give you strength for the coming days ahead with the absence of Peter. May the beautiful memories of this sweet soul be in your hearts forever. Let it be comforting to know that he is at peace with the Lord, now and always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we will see you Sunday. Love Joe and Julie Smith

Julie Smith

July 26, 2013

R I P grandpa may God open the gates of heaven wide for you to enter! Gone but never forgotten .

Christina Fuller

July 26, 2013

Love you grandpa

Christina Fuller

July 26, 2013

God Bless ...

Lori George

July 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the North family and extended family. May god bless you and watch over you. With Sympathy, Ray ( Robbie) Leonard and Lori George

Lori George

July 25, 2013

Glenn, Shannon and Family. We are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Barber

July 25, 2013

Pete I will always remember our afternoon rides to Colebrook and the conversations we shared and listening to the oldies station. I know you will watch over your family and keep them safe. Until we meet again, love Ronda

Ronda Lekang

July 25, 2013

A light to help you dad to find your final. Resting place love and miss you always

Sue Galinsky

July 25, 2013

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