Frederick C. Peters

March 14, 1930 - December 8, 2016

ERROL — Frederick Charles Peters, 86, of Errol, died Thursday morning, Dec. 8, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. ‘Fred’ was born in North Conway on March 14, 1930, and was the son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Feehan) Peters. He grew up in North Conway and attended Kennett High School where he was an avid skier and member of the ski team. After graduating high school, Fred enlisted in the Air Force in 1951, serving active duty in both the Korean conflict and Vietnam war as a flight engineer. During his military career, he flew in the B-17 Flying Fortress, A/B-26 Avengers, and C-130 Hercules, and received the Distinguished Flying Cross. His primary mission during tours of duty in Vietnam, Guam, and Hawaii was search & rescue. He retired from the Air Force after 20 years as a Technical Sergeant in 1971 when he moved with his family to Errol where he lived the rest of his life. Following his military discharge, Fred worked for over 20 years as a heavy equipment mechanic for a logging company. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and tending his vegetable garden. He also enjoyed spending time on Umbagog Lake and the family camp on Bear Island. He leaves behind his wife of more than 60 years, Sydney (Hawkins) Peters of Errol; his daughter and son-in-law, Dawn Marie and Robert Hatch of Littleton NH; daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Nicholas Berkley of Auburn NH; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Wallis Peters of Hollis, ME; and son Scott Peters of Derby, VT. Surviving family also includes his brother Bernard, sister Mary, five grandchildren, Mathew, Samantha, Amanda, Kyle, and Jacklyn; two great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister Margarete and a brother, Joseph. There will be no public calling hours. A memorial Mass will be held on Sat., Dec. 17, 2016, at 11 a.m., at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Errol with The Rev. Craig Cheney as celebrant. A committal service with military honors will occur at the Errol Village Cemetery in the spring of 2017, of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Peters may be made to the American Cancer Society - Northern New England Region, 2 Commerce Dr., Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110; or to the Northwood Home Health & Hospice, 278 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.