1968
2024
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Harland Howard
May 14, 2025
I worked with Peter in the mid 1990s in Burlington, Vt . He was my boss for a couple years at Crawford and Co. I really never knew a more down to earth guy in my life. When my Company Car broke down a day before I was scheduled to drive to So. Carolina on vacation, he personally went to the dealer explained the situation and had the car fixed so I could go on vacation . In fact I had called him at home the evening when car was damaged ( hinges bent on front drivers door)
Laura answered phone and told me that he was giving his two youngest kids a bath. To my surprise , he finished the bath and came over to my house that evening to check the car problem and start the process of getting me to be able to drive my car the next morning.
I was just blown away by his caring attitude and just plain goodness He moved to Roanoke and we chatted on phone after that but lost touch.
Just recently I went on Legacy for another reason and saw Peter´s Obituary .I was very sad . I have very good memories of him and his decency and thoughtfulness.
My deep condolences go out to his wife Laura and the rest of his family . May he RIP
Dianne Hawley
November 9, 2024
I worked with Peter for Ace in claims, and he was my supervisor for a short time. He was always knowledgeable and helpful and I respected him so much. I was sad to hear of his sickness and of his passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Sincerely, Dianne Hawley
Velvet Hill Arrington
November 2, 2024
My sympathies to Peter´s family. He was kind and funny, making the workplace enjoyable. Peter took pride in the company we worked for and was an ethical and caring person. I´m saddened by his passing, I am glad to have known him.
BEVERLY THOMAS JENKINS
November 2, 2024
Peter, a beautiful, brilliant and kind man that I only knew for a short time. But he made a big impression, and I dare say, he did that everywhere he went. With his precious wife, Lolly, I always felt welcomed.
I´m going to miss this funny, endearing family man ... his whit and smile and kindness.
I send my deepest sympathies and condolences to his beautiful wife and family. I wish for you to find peace in the months and years to come. I send you my heart Bevo-
Wayne Kent
November 2, 2024
Laura and family,
So sorry for your loss. Peter was always a loyal person and funny guy and was said very very energetic. I enjoyed getting him fired up in politics just to listen to him come at me with his facts. I am glad he enjoyed his family the past few years as the world was a better place with him in it. He always talked about how proud he was of all of you whenever I was around him. I know he always will be.
Melissa and John Deegan
November 2, 2024
Peter was the most welcoming , kind, considerate, inclusive and all around wonderful friend. Each time John and I would see him, he would light up with his beautiful smile and always reaching out his hand and a hug. He was always such a ray of sunshine and the inconspicuous life of the party.
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