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Peter Kellogg Obituary
SOUTHBOROUGH - Peter J. Kellogg passed away on August 29, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a brief illness. He was 68. Peter leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Susan (Barsky) Kellogg; his three children, Alicia Kellogg of Chicopee; Peter Kellogg Jr. and Nathaniel Kellogg both of Southborough; his sister, Natalie Kellogg of Ann Arbor, MI; many nieces & nephews; cousins, aunts and uncles. Born in Great Barrington and raised in Copake, NY, he was the son of the late Henry and Ruth (Young) Kellogg. Peter graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1964 and attended Boston University. In 1976, he graduated from the Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program. Following graduation, Peter spent his working career at St. Vincent Hospital until the time of his passing. He had planned on retiring on Labor Day. Mr. Kellogg served his country in Vietnam during the war as an Army Medic. Peter enjoyed several hobbies which included: gardening, photography, and baking. He loved his dogs, and their evening walks and morning trips to Duck Trap beach up in Maine. An avid woodworker, Peter built his current home in Southborough. Mr. Kellogg also loved Camden, Maine where he summered and vacationed most of his life. He lived in Southborough since 1979.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. Northborough. To share a memory, or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Kellogg
September 9, 2014
May the love of God shleter your family during your time of grief. May God be your fortress and bring comfort and loving memories to hold in your hearts. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Psalms 37:39
Carol Carter
September 8, 2014
Sue, So sorry for your loss.
Amanda Ryan
September 8, 2014
Pete,
So sorry to hear about your Dad.
Gina Inangelo-Casey
September 6, 2014
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
You will be missed.... xoxox
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
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Stacy Brown
September 6, 2014
My sympathy and condolences go out to your family over the loss of Peter. I knew Peter from working with the general surgery service. I always enjoyed our talks and very much respected him as a knowledgable and long-standing PA with remarkable experience. His obituary told me so many more things about him that I never knew, and now wished I had. He was a great man and I hope you all find peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.
September 5, 2014
Peter will be greatly missed by us and by all his neighbors. He would always stop by to chat when out walking your dogs or when driving by to get home from work. His face would light up when talking about his family or about his annual Maine outing. He loved and cared for all of nature - and was our "go to" person when we found a stranded baby bird in our yard, as we knew that he would know what to do.
Susan, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maria, Chris, Gabriella and Isabelle
Nancy Rennell
September 5, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all! I'm so sorry to hear about Peters passing, I will miss seeing his smiling face on a rare occasion at work.
Fay Richardson
September 4, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you Susan during this difficult time.
angie saporetti
September 4, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Scott DelSole
September 4, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. Frequently you learn things about someone only after they are gone. I never knew about him being an Army medic in Vietnam and the fact that he built his own house. He was a remarkable individual and I know he was loved by one and all. My sympathies to the entire family.
Kim Barton & Terry Strout
September 4, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
May you have many memories to get you through this difficult time.
September 4, 2014
Dear Susan and Family: We have all lost a special person from our lives. I shall always cherish memories of Pete.
Sending love and hugs to all.
Judi Willis
September 4, 2014
To Sue, and the Kellogg family, my prayers are with you all at this most difficult time, may the presence of God be with you all.
Diane&Joe Gyasi RMG/Care Management.
September 3, 2014
Dear Sue. You and your family have my most heartfelt condolences. Bill Gaines
Christine McCarthy
September 3, 2014
Susan & Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patricia Sargent
September 3, 2014
Sue, I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.
john platt
September 3, 2014
sue, thinking of you and peter.. my prayers are with you
Nicole
September 3, 2014
Sue, my thoughts and prayers are with you. My condolences to both you and your family.
Nicole WBO RMG
September 3, 2014
Peter you will be missed!My heartfelt sympathy, and blessings to the Kellogg family. Thank you all for sharing him with us!...May memories of him always bring a smile to your face. Godspeed my friend......Karin PACU
Denise Bosma
September 3, 2014
Sue, so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. I always enjoyed our bantering when I spoke with him. keep close your wonderful memories. our thoughts and prayers to your family.
Nancy Goodhue
September 3, 2014
Susan and family, thinking of you and holding you all in my heart.
Helen Stone
September 3, 2014
I met Peter through my son, Arthur Stone, from the PO Pub. He visited me through 2 hospitalizations at St. V's and I found him to be a very loving and compassionate person. Peter was remembered at Mass at St. Philip in Grafton last Sunday.
Stefeni Bartlett
September 3, 2014
My sincere deepest sympathy to Peter's family and friends. May you find God's peace in his absence.
Dr. Timothy Hoffman
September 3, 2014
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
September 3, 2014
So sorry for your family's loss, Peter was a great man, and will be missed by his St.Vincent family. Heaven has gained another angel.
Jennifer Page
TAMMY (SVH) BELIVEAU
September 3, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
TAMMY BELIVEAU (SVH)
September 3, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Adam Nuzzolilo
September 3, 2014
My sincere condolences to Peter's family. I worked with Peter on the hill and at WMC. He was a great man with a great sense of humor! He will be sadly missed!
Kim Wolanski
September 3, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I remember back in "76" when we were all starting out at St V's! He will be sorely missed by many!
Doug & Penny Madaga
September 3, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to Pete's family and friends. Truly a "stand-up" guy. We'll miss you old friend...
Linda Goding
September 3, 2014
My sincere condolences to you Sue and your family. I knew Peter for many years at the V. I remember when he first came to the hospital, when we were still on the hill. I pray our Lord helps you through this difficult time. Linda Goding
Kathy (Hassett) Ozella
September 2, 2014
Sue and Family,
So saddened to hear of Peter's death. I had the chance to work with him for a long time, both "on the hill" and downtown and many will miss him.
On the lighter side, Peter was the first person I knew who had a smart phone! He loved demonstrating it to us. Yes, we were amazed!!
Prayers to you all during this time.
Frances goulet
September 2, 2014
so sry for your loss my prayers go out to the family
Anita, RMG WPCP IM
September 2, 2014
Susan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our condolences to you and your family. WPCP IM
Gerry Dahlstrom
September 2, 2014
Peter was my mentor as I began my career in 1979. His dry humor and keen mind, his quiet manner...were all attributes that made him so unique. We will all miss him. My sincerest condolences to Sue and family. He is gone too soon.
Gerry Dahlstrom
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