Peter Kapteyn

1927 - 2018

Peter Kapteyn obituary, 1927-2018, Southborough, MA

Peter Kapteyn

1927 - 2018

BORN

1927

DIED

2018

Peter Kapteyn Obituary

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Peter Kapteyn, age 91, died at Beaumont of Northborough on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 after a brief illness. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by four generations of family members. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Marian, and their 4 children, Corey (Lynn), Paul (Kim), Joanna (Wayne) and Mariette (Bill). Nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren will also cherish his memory. Peter was preceded in death by his youngest child Bert, who died in 1992 at the age of 26. Born July 21, 1927 in Moerdijk, the Netherlands, he lived in Amsterdam, Toronto, Chicago, Burlington, and Framingham before settling in Southborough, MA in 1966. In 1950, he completed his studies in electrical engineering at MTS in Amsterdam. He immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1953 and became a U.S. citizen in 1962. He worked for several companies during his 50 years as an electrical engineer. His funeral service will be on Monday, August 6, at 10:00 A.M. in the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery, Southborough. Calling hours at the funeral home are Sunday, August 5, from 3 to 5 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in Peters memory to Community Covenant Church, 2 West Elm Street, Hopkinton, MA. 01748. www.westboroughfuneral home.com

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September 14, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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Lindsay

September 14, 2018

I'm very sorry for the loss of your dear one. May the power of prayer send you comfort. 1Peter 5:6,7

BILL MC GEE

August 9, 2018

PAUL...YOU WERE SO BLESSED TO HAVE A FATHER LIKE YOURS. WE KNOW THAT HE IS WITH HIS HEAVENLY FATHER... NO MORE YARD WORK.

August 9, 2018

PAUL...YOU WERE BLESSED FOR HAVING A FATHER SO DEVOTED TO HIS FAMILY. WE KNOW BY HIS FAITH THAT HE IS SECURE IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD...NO MORE YARD WORK.

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Thoma Curran

August 5, 2018

An Old story and an old photo - RIP Peter....


Taken on August 13th, 2013.....

I wrote..."So this may be the most meaningful photo I've put on here in quite sometime. Today all in all was a horrible day but it turned out it had to happen otherwise I wouldn't have met this great man who lives on my street. Peter Kapteyn. I was going to see about another job when I saw him doing some yard work so I stopped and asked him if he needed any help and he politely told me he was all set and assured me with a thank you though'. He told me he was about to give up for the day & I told him if he wanted I would come by tomorrow morning to finish it for him for free. He laughed and thanked me again but he assured me he was all set. He asked me my name and I tell him it and tell him that he probably knew my grandparents (I knew he would, everyone did) and he did. We ended up talking for thirty minutes about how he moved from Holland 40 years ago and never left. He kept telling me how much he missed my grandfather, over and over throughout the conversation. But I think he might have saw a bit of him in me because at the end of talking he looks up and says So yeah if you wanted to come by tomorrow morning to help me finish this that'd be great' I said of course and I'll be going by there at 10:30 tomorrow. So all I have to say is if youre having a bad day, talk to a stranger because maybe you both could use a helping hand. You just never know. When I was about to leave I said I kind of have a weird question. Would you mind if I took a photo of you?' He laughed and said not a problem and he struck this swagger pose with the shovel without me even asking. So all I can say is the majority of my day didn't go my way but all in all it was totally worth this great photo and a new friend. Cheers to life"

August 5, 2018

He will be missed by a big group of family and friends - from the south African side

August 4, 2018

He was kind, joyous & a wonderful father. He was a TRUE Gentleman! He is missed. Bob & RuthAnn Roth

Gail Zanchi

August 3, 2018

To the Kapteyn family, I am so sorry for your loss, please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give all of you the strength you need to get through this difficult time. God Bless you.

Love,

Gail Zanchi

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