Peter B. Denison

Peter Bradley Denison, age 93, died suddenly on June 6, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Thomas) Denison, and the son of Julian Mason Denison and Katharine Wheeler (Dunham) Denison. He leaves two sons, David Thomas Denison (Nancy) and Eric Bradley Denison, three grandchildren, Jace (Amber) Denison, Michelle (Paul) Darragh, and Steven Denison, and a brother William Mason (Carolyn) Denison as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ann B. Denison. Peter was born in New Haven, CT. but had lived with his wife in Somerset for over 60 years. They were looking forward to celebrating 69 years of marriage on June 16th. Peter was a retired speech-language pathologist. He was a severe stutterer as a child, and after having therapy himself, he chose to be a speech- language therapist, getting his Bachelor degree in History from Yale University and a Masters degree in speech correction at Northwestern. He worked for many years in Dighton-Rehoboth schools as well as working with handicapped children and adults in clinics and hospitals in Fall River. His hobbies were mountain climbing, bicycling, reading, canoeing, kayaking, camping, and traveling to distant lands. Always concerned for those in need, he was active in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, becoming a Life Member in 1965, Amnesty International (serving as treasurer for many years of the Providence chapter), and the American Civil Liberties Union, as well as giving financial support to other groups. He was also active in his teachers' association at Dighton- Rehoboth, participating in the bargaining process for many years. An ardent humanist from adolescence on, he became a Unitarian, but eventually joined the Ethical Society of Boston and also the American Humanist Association. Due to restrictions caused by the coronavirus the present service will be limited to immediate family members. A Memorial Service will be planned for a later date. Anyone who wishes to make a memorial donation in his name may send it to any one of the organizations mentioned above. Arrangements entrusted to the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, Somerset. To leave a message for Peters family, please visit www.hathawayfunerals.com.