Dale E. Peterson

Dale E. Peterson, 69, of Danvers and Naples, Florida, died peacefully at his home in Danvers on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Jane (Marino) Peterson, with whom he shared forty-eight years of marriage. Born in Lynn on March 29, 1952, he was the son of the late Charles and Ruth (Coolbroth) Peterson. He was raised and educated in Peabody and was a 1971 graduate of Peabody High School. Dale was employed by General Electric in Lynn for 42 years until his retirement in 2016. In his early years, Dale was a star athlete at Peabody High School and continued his athletic pursuits throughout his life enjoying golf, skiing, and cycling. A devoted family man, he enjoyed traveling with his wife and spent many summers on Cape Cod with his family. When his sons were school age, he took pleasure in attending their activities and sporting events. In his later years, his greatest joy in life were his four grandchildren, with whom he spent many happy hours. Besides his wife, Dale is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Sullivan Peterson of Madison, Wisconsin and Jon Charles Peterson and his wife Kimberly Lauren (Boote) of Danvers, his grandchildren, Jonah Charles and Georgia Grace of Madison, Wisconsin and Liam Henry and Finley Thomas of Danvers. He also leaves his brother Charles and wife Alice of Freedom, NH, his sister Joan Rougier and husband Robert of Derry NH, several nieces, nephews, in-laws, and dear friends. He was predeceased by two sisters, Janet Sharpe and Ruth Pagliarulo. His funeral service will be Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11AM in the Maple Street Congregational Church, 90 Maple St., Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. There are no visiting hours and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dale’s memory may be made to the Mass General Cancer Center, 102 Endicott St., Danvers, MA 01923. Arrangements are by C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. To share a message of sympathy or for other information, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.