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PETER FLOWERS Obituary

FLOWERS, Peter T. Age 76, of Quincy, died peacefully Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

Peter was born in New York City, NY, raised and educated in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Northeastern University. He lived in Quincy for seven years, previously in Milton for over twenty years, and earlier in Dorchester for fifteen years.

Peter was proud to have volunteered with the Peace Corps in the early 1970's, serving in Iran. He was employed as a mechanical engineer for many years and was proud to start his own business, Actinica, later in his career. Skilled in design, he was granted seven patents over the course of his career. A creative person, Peter had an interest in photography as well as art. He also enjoyed music, especially rock 'n roll, and was a roadie in the 1970's. He was an avid fan of Formula One racing.

Beloved husband for forty-four years of Mary (D'Aloisio) Flowers. Devoted father of Ashley F. Fleming and her husband Liam of Braintree, Jake L. Flowers of Berlin, Germany. Loving grandfather of Molly H. and Margot O. Fleming.

At the request of the family, services are private. For those who wish, donations in Peter's memory may be made to John Adams HealthCare Center, 211 Franklin St., Quincy, MA 02169. The Flowers family would like to acknowledge the staff at John Adams HealthCare Center for the compassionate care provided to Peter over these past many years. Arrangements were under the direction of the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Ave., QUINCY. You are invited to visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com or call 617-472-6344.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2021.

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On behalf of the Peace Corps community, our most sincere condolences to Peter's family and friends for your tragic loss. I am grateful for Peter's service to his country as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Colombia, and know that he positively impacted many people in his lifetime of service to others. - Glenn Blumhorst, CEO & President of National Peace Corps Association

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