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Kathryn Gail Peterson, 76, of East Falmouth and formerly of Upton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of Donald M. Peterson.
Born in Waltham, Gail was a daughter of the late Arthur and Katherine (Kelley) Bryant, and was raised and educated in Waltham, Mass.
Prior to retirement, she was a Design Consultant and Office Manager at Conso Products in Waltham.
Gail was an accomplished seamstress and interior designer. She enjoyed spending her time decorating her homes in Falmouth and Englewood, FL. Gail was an excellent cook and hostess for family, friends and neighbors. Gail had a lifelong love for the ocean, boating and spending time on the beach in Falmouth and Englewood, Florida.
In addition to her husband Donald, she is survived by her siblings Susan Bryant, Jill Hayward and her husband Joseph and Roberta Bryant. She is also survived by her nieces Kelley Hayward, Alison Parks and her husband Michael and their daughter Josie; her Nephews Ryan Lemish and his wife Dieu and their son Allen, and Robert Nolan.
Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 22, in the Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Upton.
A calling hour will precede the funeral service from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to:
Continuum Hospice, 1575 Iyannough Rd. Hyannis, MA 02601
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
45 Main St, Upton, MA 01568

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