Mr. John C. Peterson, 63, of Derry Passed away September 6th at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. Born in Lawrence Mr. Peterson had been an area resident all his life. He was a driver at Bellmore Livery for many years. Mr. Peterson had a great sense of humor, and a strong work ethic. He always tried to make a positive impact on the lives of everyone he met through his loyalty and selflessness. Mr. Peterson loved to spend his free time with his family and friends. The son of the late Charles and Agnus (Hovanesian) Peterson. He is survived by three daughters; Stephanie and her husband John Racine of Foster, RI, Stacy and her husband Brian Secord of Rockland, ME, and Wendy Marshall of Lawrence, MA, two sons; Charles Peterson of Warren, ME and Luke Lash of Derry, NH. There are two sisters; Ruth Pucci and Helen Cooper, and one brother Michael Demirdjian. Mr Peterson had 7 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday September 10th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Edgar J. Racicot Inc. Funeral Home, 1400 Broadway Road, Dracut, MA. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday at 6:00 pm at the Racicot Funeral Home. Burial will be private.