Worcester : Donald L. Peterson, 91, passed away on September 14, 2026 at home. His wife of 62 years, Jenice E. (Edgecomb) Peterson, and a daughter Mary Jane Melton predeceased him. He leaves 5 children- Joseph Peterson and his wife Susan of Conway, NH, Steven Peterson and his wife Cindy of Newbury, NH, David Peterson and his wife Karen of Wolfboro, NH, Robert Peterson of Worcester, and Donna Arsenault of Worcester; a sister Susan Packard and her husband John of Hampton, NH; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Donald was born in Worcester, son of the late Lawrence and Ethel (Johnson) Peterson. He graduated from Boston University in 1957 and worked as a Manager of Purchasing at Riley Stoker Corp for over 22 years. He served on the Board of Directors of the Swedish Cemetery Corp for many years. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church and the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) of Worcester for over 40 years and held various positions including two terms as president and served on the Board of Directors. He also was a member of the Joel H. Prouty Lodge A.F. A. M. of Auburn since 1967. In addition, he served 27 years in organized youth baseball in the Ty Cobb Little League, Ty Cobb Babe Ruth League, Joe Schwartz LL and the Norton (Burncoat) Senior Babe Ruth League. He held positions as coach, manager, and others as well as president of the Ty Cobb Little League. Don enjoyed golfing, reading traveling and all sports.

 Calling hours will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026 from 10-11 a.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA 01605. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be private. Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester is assisting the family with arrangements. In For directions or to leave an online condolence message, please click guestbook link.