Peter K. Fryer

Peter K. Fryer April 12, 1937 - December 10, 2011 North Windham - Peter K. Fryer, 74, of North Windham, died Saturday morning December 10, 2011 at his home. He was born April 12, 1937 in Norwich the son of the late Kenneth and Beatrice (Bassett) Fryer. Pete was predeceased by his first wife Jacklyn (Meikle) Fryer, a daughter Jerilyn Fryer and a son Derick Fryer. He is survived by his wife Pauline A. Fryer, grandchildren Jessica Ohms, Ashley Susan Sherman and Derrick Fryer Smolenski; sister Patricia Rosebrooks and step children William, Debra and Lora Sherman. Pete was a graduate of Windham High School and then became employed at the University of Connecticut Chemistry Dept. as storekeeper for forty years until retiring. He had also been part time employed at Barkers and Benny's in Willimantic and served in the National Guard. Pete enjoyed attending cruise nights and antique car shows at which he would bring one of his collector cars. He was a member of The Dream Machines Classic Car Club, The Studebaker Drivers Club and the Nash Car Club of America. He was a member of the Elks, VFW and American Legion. Pete was a strong animal rights activist and had taken in and cared for ten cats in his home. He will be missed by many who will remember him for his work, hobbies and his concern for others and for animals. A Memorial Service will be held at Potter Funeral Home 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Willimantic on Wednesday at 3:00PM. His family will receive friends beginning at 2:30. Interment in New Willimantic Cemetery will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested in Peter's name to Kitty Harbor Inc., 2263 Glasgo Rd., Griswold, CT. 06351. For an online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.