Peter R. Knutson

Peter R. Knutson, a Griswold resident and Korean War Veteran, passed away January 11th at Backus Hospital in Norwich at the age of 86. Peter, also known to many as Pop, was born in New London, CT on March 30, 1933, the son of the late Doris and Carl Knutson of Old Lyme. Peter is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, the former Phyllis Newton of Essex and their only daughter, Karleen Zachem of Preston, CT. A life well lived! In Lieu of Flowers, Donations in his memory may be made to the Preston City Congregational Church, 321 Route 164, Preston, CT 06365 or Old Lyme Fire Department, P.O. Box 102, Old Lyme, CT 06371. A Celebration of Peter's Life will be held on February 8th from 12PM to 1PM at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT. A chapel service with Full Military Honors will be at 1PM. A luncheon will immediately follow at the Elk's Club, 142 Seaside Avenue, Westbrook, CT. To share a memory of Peter, send a condolence to his family, and view a complete obituary, please visit www.rwwfh.com