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Peter Longfield Obituary

Peter D. Longfield FORT MILL - Mr. Peter D. Longfield passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, February 9th, 2016. Peter was born in Bushey, England, to parents, Barbara J. and William D. Longfield. Peter went to school for chemistry and spent the majority of his forty-year long career in the metal finishing industry as both a chemist and later, a product manager. He will be remembered for his love of sports (especially cricket), music, making people laugh and spending time with his family. Surviving Peter are his family members: wife, Susan; sons, David, Thomas, Edward and Robert; daughter-in-law, Kerstin; sisters, Julia and Jayne; niece, Olivia, her partner Richard and their son; niece, Jasmine and her two daughters. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, February 19th at Palmetto Funeral Home in Fort Mill. In lieu of flowers, Peter's family asks that donations be made in his memory to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to www.PalmettoFH.com.

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Published by The Herald on Feb. 14, 2016.

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Lew Harrison

February 11, 2025

I miss Peter who was one of my best friends and working colleagues.

Cathy Clark

February 26, 2016

My prayers are with the Longfield family at this time of great loss.

February 15, 2016

Rest in peace my tight brother. I will cherish all the memories and good times we shared. Luv you bro. Shine down on all of your family n friends. Stevo aka Cheech the diplomat, Donna, Stephanie, Katelyn and Sean Hira. Having a drink in Aruba in your memory bro.

Michael Brown

February 14, 2016

Rest in peace my friend. You will forever be missed and never forgotten.

Jürgen Pohl

February 14, 2016

I always wil remember the time during work at M&T and later at Atotech. Rest in Peace.

rene graf

February 14, 2016

Reflecting from distance . . . . . Peter was a "GOOD ONE" in human and business conduct. It saddens me to know Peter has left us - for better or for worse . . . . .

Lew Harrison

February 14, 2016

You will always live in our hearts and prayers. I will always remember the time we spent in Egypt together. You will be missed.

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