Obituary

West Boylston—Frederick O. Peterson, 85, died Friday, May 20, 2005, at home. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Shirley L. (Harper) Peterson; two sons, Gary F. Peterson and Bruce R. Peterson, both of West Boylston; and 4 grandchildren: Kristen, Amy, Stephanie, and Diane. He was predeceased by 2 sisters, Lillian A. Wright and Grace W. Peterson.

He was born in Worcester, son of Gustaf A. and Ellen (Frederickson) Peterson. He was a WWII Air Force veteran. He worked at Norton Co. for 38 years, retiring in 1979.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 23, at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St., Worcester. A calling hour will be held prior to the funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will be in All Faiths Cemetery.