With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dorothy Peterson (Bristol, Connecticut), born in Southington, Connecticut, who passed away on November 7, 2020 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Charles Deguzis and Sophie Deguzis; and her siblings, Edward, George, Thomas Deguzis and Frances Garrity.

She is survived by : her husband Norman R. Peterson, Sr. of Forestville; her son Norman R. Peterson, Jr. (Janet) of Altamonte Springs, FL; her goddaughter Kathleen Garrity Van of Ocala, FL; and her niece Judith Peterson of Forestville. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Please adhere to all current COVID-19 protocols, in addition please keep visitation time to a minimum in consideration to occupancy limits at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Bristol Hospital Home Care and Hospice, C/O Bristol Hospital Development Foundation 41 Brewster Rd. Bristol, CT 06010-5161.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien Funeral Home Inc

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November 9, 2020

M Plourd wrote a sympathy message

“Dottie had a beautiful, loving spirit. She supplied babysitting for our daughter Rebecca. She was a great neighbor whose loss we feel keenly. Dottie & I often exchanged dinner plans or talked about church music. She was a comfort in difficult times or a companion during moments of joy. We would have backyard chats as our 2 yards met behind our houses. We loved her stuffed cabbage & she enjoyed our lasagna, as well as baked goods. Our neighborhood has lost a loving matriarch & a kind heart. 💔”

November 9, 2020

Kathleen Van wrote a sympathy message

“I remember the good times we shared...Enjoying Pedicures, Going to Abbott's in Noank for Lobsters, and going to the Mohegan Sun Casino . My aunt loved to go to the Casino. She could even tell me where to turn to get there If I won I would treat to a wonderful Steak dinner at Michael Jordan's Steak House. If I lost we would go to the Food Court for Hot Dogs! Either way we had fun! I know they loved watching UCONN basketball. Once I took Uncle Norman to Storrs to watch a game in person.”