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DeWitt Peterkin Obituary
DeWitt Peterkin, III, known by his nickname "Witt", formerly of Darien, CT, died on Thursday, January 30, 2020 peacefully at his home in Dover, Delaware. He had the resilience and fighting spirit to overcome a lifelong battle with illness but, in the end, his strength finally gave out.
Witt was known for his unusual sense of humor, his offbeat character, his unquenchable wanderlust ("where in the world is Waldo, I mean Witt?") and his love of horses -- a love inherited from his mother's family.
He was predeceased by his mother, Katharine U. Peterkin, his father DeWitt Peterkin, Jr and his brother Christopher Peterkin, all of Darien, CT.
He is survived by his sisters Clare and Kate, his brothers George and Patrick, an extended family of cousins, nieces, a nephew, a grand-nephew and a grand-niece, and an assortment of friends and acquaintances he'd gathered along his way.
The Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, Darien, CT is handling the arrangements in Darien which are still pending. More information will be found on their website http://www.lawrencefuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in memory of Witt and/or simply say a prayer of "Godspeed, Witt".
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Donna McNemar
February 8, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. He requested that we call him Pete! John and I know Pete through Wesley College and our travels with him to Ireland. We enjoyed his dry sense of humor and his travel stories. Our sympathy to the family.
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Doug
February 5, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Mr Peterkin was a gentile and interesting man. It was pleasure knowing him.
Joan Hernandez
February 5, 2020
So very sorry for the loss of you brother
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