Obituary of M. Scott Petersen

M. Scott Petersen, 95, of Prospect Street, Woodstock, CT, died Monday, January 13, 2014 at the Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton, MA after a long illness. Scott was born in Franklin, NH, and moved to Woodstock at a young age. He was employed at Pratt and Whitney working in Gauge Control, retiring after 26 years. He was a veteran of WWII serving with the US Army. Scott was a member of the Putnam Masonic Lodge, AF & AM in Woodstock and the Woodstock American Legion #111. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Marilyn (Shead) Petersen, his son Scott G. Petersen and his wife Diane of N. Grosvenordale; granddaughters Maryellen Petersen and Leanne M. Petersen; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and mother Morris and Mary (Scott) Petersen and his sister Ann Mellen. Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. Calling Hours will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Spring in Center Cemetery, Woodstock with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Overlook Hospice, 88 Masonic Home Rd, Charlton, MA 01507. To share a memory with his family "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com