John A. "Jack" Peterson's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2026 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

John A. "Jack" Peterson

December 5, 1942 - January 25, 2026 (83 years old)

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

John A. "Jack" Peterson's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2026 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

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Britton Funeral Homes, Inc.

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John A. "Jack" Peterson

December 5, 1942 - January 25, 2026 (83 years old)

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

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John A. Peterson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John A. Peterson of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, who passed away on January 25, 2026 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John A. Peterson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his son William J. "Billy" Peterson; his siblings-in-law, Wanda Girouard and Anthony "Tony" French; and his parents, Allen Peterson and Sylvia Peterson (Tastula).

He is survived by: his wife Claire; his brother Robert W. "Bobby" Peterson; his siblings-in-law, Joan McEwen, Lois Doncaster, Brian French (Kathy) and Fred Girouard; and his nephews, Jon McEwen and James McEwen. He is also survived by several cousins, and many amazing friends, and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund (https://give.kidneyfund.org), the American Diabetes Association (https://diabetes.org), and/or to the American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Britton Funeral Homes, Inc.



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Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home
648 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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Feb 03

Graveside service

Forest Hill Cemetery
115 Mt Elam Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420

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