Dr. Hart (Pete) DeCoudres Peterson, 80, of Scituate and formerly of NY, N.Y. passed away surrounded by his family on July 24, 2013. Dr. Peterson was a pioneer in the study of pediatric neurology with a specialty in the field of Epilepsy and Muscular Dystrophy. Much of his career was spent at New York Hospital, Cornell University Medical Center where he was chairman of the department of Pediatric Neurology until he went into private practice - 1963 till 1998. His great passion in the medical field was teaching the next generation of Doctors. He was an avid reader, consuming two to three books and week and several newspapers each day. His passion for music ranged from old time Banjo to Opera. His hunger for creativity lead him to become a master Nantucket Basket weaver, and enjoyed teaching classes on weaving at the Norwell Science Center. He was also an ardent photographer and writer, he and his wife Deborah produced numerous articles on seaside gardening. Dr. Peterson's love for his community and surroundings can also be seen by the numerous boards and community positions he has held through his life from being president of neighborhood associations to sitting on towns boards. He is survived by his wife Deborah of 55 years of marriage, two children Earl and Pamela, 8 grandchildren and three brothers; Bruce, Mark and Joel. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made the Norwell Visiting Nurses, 120 Longwater Dr., Norwell, MA 02061 For information and online condolences visit www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com. Richardson - Gaffey Funeral Home 781 545-0196

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Published by The Scituate Mariner from Jul. 26 to Aug. 2, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Hart Peterson

12 Entries

August 3, 2014

Dear Mrs. Peterson and Family,
My thoughts are with you during this most difficult time.
I was a patient of Dr. Peterson's as a little girl and through my teen years.
I was able to call him a few years ago and tell him what I had been able to do with my life.
You see, he encouraged me to be all that I can.Thanks to his belief in me, I am an independent social worker in private practice .
I am good today, married, 4 beautiful child, and two of my children are married.
This would not have been possible without his compassion,faithfulness and concern. He made an indelible mark on my life and consequently my children's and family's life.
Thank you for sharing him with the world.
Julie Knecht-Lindroth

Ruth Spagna

November 26, 2013

Dear Mrs Peterson, Earl and Pamela, I just heard about the passing of Dr. Peterson, when talking to a neighbor about their grandchild. My son was a patient of Dr. Peterson in 1980 in NY. I was living in Long Island and was referred to him by a LI neurologist. I remember a kind, gentle man who's knowledge and compassion calmed all my fears and left a mark on my life. My son is fine today with two beautiful children. I will always remember him.......Ruth Spagna

August 18, 2013

Dear Mrs Peterson, Earl and Pamela: I am so terribly sorry to hear of Dr. Petersons passing. I will always remember his beautiful ways and kindness . May God bring you all peace ..Erin Murphy Goldberg

Jennifer Wilson

August 12, 2013

Dear Mrs. Peterson and Family,

I just learned of Dr. Peterson's death. I send my heartfelt expressions of sympathy, friendship and remembrance to each of you. Dr. Peterson was my neurologist at NY hospital as a little girl. It was under his care, his wisdom, expertise, and faithfulness as a physician in 198 I was cured of t illness I was referred to him by. My mom was plagued with a horrendous cancer all through my illness under Dr. Peterson's care. Often my mom was in patient hospitalized at NY hospital for long hospital stays. Dr. Peterson came to see how Mom was an how my Dad was holding up. A rare and special physician, friend of my family's and healed me of this illness. I will always be grateful to him, he made this world a better place and is already deeply missed. My prayers, thoughts and friendship to each of you, Jennifer Wilson

Brad and Julie White

July 30, 2013

7/30/2013

Dear Debbie and Family,

So sorry to learn of your loss. Hart was such an accomplished man--the world is a better place because of him.

May he rest in peace.

Most sincerely,

July 29, 2013

Debbie and I well remember you, Deb, and Pete from medical school and an exciting sailing afternoon at Scituate. It is a lifetime ago, but those are among a set of memories that will never be lost. Please accept our condolences.

Arthur and Debbie Finn

Fredric Kleinberg

July 28, 2013

So sorry to learn Dr. Peterson has died. I was a resident in Pediatrics at Cornell in the late sixties. Dr. Peterson was a superb clinician, teacher and gentleman. His consultations were among the best and as a role model and physician he was in a class apart. Best regards to his family and thanks to them for having shared him with generations of students.
Fredric Kleinberg, Rochester, Mn

Kathleen (Vegkley)Tarquinio

July 28, 2013

Mrs. Peterson, Earl and Pam,
So very sorry to learn of Mr. Petersons passing. I remember as a kid walking along the wall and hearing him play the banjo on the porch! What an amazing man he was. My deepest condolences to all of during this difficult time.

July 27, 2013

So very sorry to learn this news. I send my most heartfelt condolences.

Beth Frazier

CLIF THAYER

July 27, 2013

I am sorry for your lose,Pete was a great guy.I learned to make Natucket baskets in his classes at the science center in Norwell.Then going on to help him to teach the classes. It was my pleasure to be associated with him.

July 27, 2013

Dear Deb, Pam, Earl, and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I don't remember a time when I did not know you all. I will always remember Barb referring to Pete and Jim as the "bears on rollerskates" as they drove around in their little sports cars. Pete will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time. Betsy

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

July 27, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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