Edwin and Phyllis Peterson

Shared 67 years of marriageNAHANT-In a final act of love, Edwin and Phyllis E. (McClain) Peterson, of Nahant, passed away only 32 days apart after sharing 67 years of marriage. Edwin was born in Brockton, the son of the late Edwin and Mary Ann (Priestly) Peterson. He was raised in Brookline. He served in the United States Army during World War II and retired from the shoe manufacturing industry. Phyllis, a lifelong Nahant resident, was the daughter of the late Francis L. and Evelyn (Coles) McClain. She was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School.In addition to being active members of the Nahant Village Church, they were also active in the Masons and Order of the Eastern Star.They are survived by two sons; Edwin Peterson III and his wife Eileen A. Peterson and William F. Peterson and his wife Linda S. Peterson, all of Nahant; three grandchildren; Eric S., Keith L. and Edwin J. Peterson; and four great-grandchildren; Tyler, David, Kasey and Ryann. They were the parents of the late Elizabeth (Peterson) Palmer. Phyllis also leaves two brothers; Francis L. McClain, Jr. of NH and Robert N. McClain of NY. Edwin was predeceased by his siblings; Dorothy Bradbury, Mary Applin, David J. Peterson and Robert Peterson.Service Information: A memorial celebration in their honor will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Nahant Village Church. Arrangements by the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN AND RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, Lynn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Elizabeth Peterson Palmer Scholarship Fund, c/o Nahant Village Church, 27 Cliff St., Nahant, MA 01908. Guestbook at www.solimine.com