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Frederick Peach Obituary

Frederick Benjamin Peach, passed away at home on April 17th surrounded by his loving family. Born July 1, 1923 in Pittsfield, MA. Frederick was a graduate of Manlius Military Academy and also attended the University of Massachusetts after serving in World War II and receiving a purple heart. Having had created a local radio station and programming as a young teen, he continued his career as a radio and T.V. personality at Lovell General Hospital and in the Syracuse, Springfield and Boston markets. Later he became an independent representative in Educational sales, while dedicating himself to raising his family in Wellesley, MA. Retiring to Brewster from Wellesley in 1988, he became a cycling enthusiast, ham radio operator and as a member of the Orleans Coffee Club served as their sound tech. He served as a volunteer working at the Marconi Museum, the Brewster COA, and Friends of Nickerson State Park. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Taylor) Peach; two daughters, Kimberly (Peach) Brown and her husband Christopher M., and Lindsay (Peach) Nicholson and her husband Stephen J.; grandchildren, Kristyn Brown-Moore, Haley C. Brown. Jared C. Nicholson and Justin B. Nicholson; great grandchildren, Aubrey and Callen, the children of Kristyn and her husband R. Christopher Moore. The Peach family wishes to thank all who have expressed their sympathy and to all those who contributed to his care at Epoch of Brewster, Hospice Palliative Care and Nickerson Funeral Home. It is the Peach Familys hope that those lives touched by and appreciative of his generous spirit will Pay It Forward in his name. A private family Celebration of Life will be scheduled in the future.

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Published by The Cape Codder from Apr. 25 to May 2, 2012.

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J. Jones

May 8, 2012

Fred was one of the best. He will be missed by many . Thank you Fred!

May 2, 2012

I have fond memories of numerous ham radio exchanges with Fred in past years. He was one of the first to contact me when I received my amateur license back in the 70's , and offer any help he and another ham could give me getting my equipment up and running. We remember these things.
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Howard Peach

April 29, 2012

To all of Frederick's family

Our deepest sympathy,

Howard and Glenna Peach Harwich Ma.

Emily Berry

April 21, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss.My deepest sympathy.

The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home

April 19, 2012

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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