George N. Peterson

Peterson, George N. of Hingham, 86 years, died August 19, 2018.

George was the son of George N. Peterson and Helga (Carlson) Peterson of Boston. George grew up in Cambridge, lived in Hingham for many years and enjoyed wintering in Venice, FL. He proudly served in the US Air Force. He went on to have a successful career with Instron in Canton, as an engineer for over 35 years. George’s passion was fixing bicycles and offering them to the Hingham community for minimal cost. He was known for his generosity and received a letter of commendation from Governor Deval Patrick for paying forward the goodwill. George will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends.

Beloved husband of the late Jane (Taber) Peterson. Devoted father of George N. Peterson, Jr. and his wife Lynell of East Bridgewater, Cheryl Peacock and her husband Ralph of Weare, NH and Carrie Ricard and her husband Arthur of Bridgewater. Cherished grandfather of Anthony, Stephen, Jennifer, Matthew, Laura, Jared and great-grandchildren Noah, Hunter, Zander, Tripp and Kevin. Loving brother of the late Eric Jacobson and Gordon Peterson. Brother-in-law of Don Morrison of FL, Kathy Post of Plymouth, Donna Taber of Hanson, and the late Paul Taber and Susan Morrison. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held will be held at the Center at Sachem Rock, East Bridgewater Community Center, 355 Plymouth St., Route 106, East Bridgewater, MA  02333, Sunday, September 9, 2018, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of George may be made to Brain Injury Association of MA, 30 Lyman Street, Suite 10, Westborough, MA 01581.