Obituary of Ronald A. Peterson

RONALD A. PETERSON SR., 74 of Northport, passed away February 10, 2012 in Bangor. He was born in St. Albans, Maine January 8, 1938 to Herbert and Goldie (Fields) Peterson. He worked as a machinist for many years. Ron loved spending time with his wife, Hazel, until her passing in September 2011. He had recently purchased a boat. He enjoyed fishing and reading in his spare time. He was predeceased by his father and wife Hazel C. (Buck) Peterson. Survivors include his mother, Goldie Hamilton of Massachusetts; his children, Rhonda Shaw and husband Kevin, Donald Peterson, Michael Peterson and wife Pam, Ronald Peterson Jr., Margaret Boyle; his sister Joyce Lanctot and husband John of Skowhegan; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins and his two Siamese cats, Samson and Delilah. Private burial will be held in the spring. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast. On-line condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com.