October 13, 2020
Peterson, Anna L.
Anna Louise (Loeffler) Peterson, a resident of Dedham since 1944, died Friday, October 9, 2020 at her home in Dedham. She was 93. Anna was born November 4, 1926 in Mobile, Alabama, one of the 3 children of Eugene and Anna (Nordmann) Loeffler. She graduated from the Convent of Visitation Academy High School, now McGill-Toolen Catholic High School, in Mobile, Alabama, and she spent her Summers growing up at the family camp on Dog River in Mobile. Anna married Arthur William Peterson on December 2, 1944. Pete and Weeze, as they were know to their relative and friends, were married for 55 years until Pete’s death in 1999. Anna enjoyed puzzles, games like Boggle and Skip Bo, and was an expert cribbage player. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, sewing and crocheting, and was a big fan of all the NFL teams. Weeze had lots of friends who she enjoyed entertaining. She worked for Emma’s Bridal Shop in Dedham for a brief time. Anna was the mother of the late Arthur William Peterson II and is survived by her son, Kenneth E. Peterson, and his spouse John Wozney, of Hudson; her daughter, Carol A. Geary, and her husband Bill, of Foxboro; her three grandchildren, Nathan, Kristin, and Amanda; and her five great grandchildren. Services and interment in Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham were private for her family. In lieu of flowers donation to Hope Health Hospice, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904 would be appreciated.
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Carol and Ken. I am so sorry about aunt weeze my heart and prayers are with you. She was strong and the kindest woman I know. She will be missed. Rip aunt weeze love to you all. Gail
Very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. We enjoyed talking with her. Our condolences and sympathies.
Sending prayers and love. Paul & Barbara
Dear Carol and Ken, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was my favorite out of the group of my parents’ Dedham crowd. May she rest in peace. Louise Molander Deraney
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great woman and will be missed very much. I have so many wonderful memories that will stay with me forever. Love you all. Laura
Carol, Your mom was so special. I enjoyed watching you guys as a family unit. The love you all have for each other was and is evident to all. Hugs my friend. Lots of hugs!
Carol & Ken, my sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful mother. I was so lucky to have her as a friend for more than 50 years. We had many, many happy times together with our great group of friends. I will miss her.
To the Peterson Family, Joe & I are so sorry for the loss of your mom! She was a very dear, sweet & loving caring person!! She will be very sorely miss by all those who, came in contact with her. We had a lot happy time & years with her & Pete along with the whole gang in Dedham, having cookouts Super Bowl Party over the years! May she rest in peace a long side Pete! The Canavan’s Family
Carol and Kenny… such fond memories of your Mom( and Dad)! I was so sad to learn of her passing from my brother-in-law, John. I have thought so many times to stop by and visit. I am so sorry to have missed the opportunity. She was always so sweet to me ! I am so sorry for your loss.
Sending hugs-
Mary❤️
Carol and Kenny, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of you Mother, whose spirit was one of a kind. She was the heart of “THE LUCKY 8” group and both my husband John and I were lucky to be a part of all the fun times we had together. I’m thankful for the great memories we had over the years. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Mary XXOO
Carol and Ken, I recently learned of your mother”s passing from my cousin Louise. My deepest sympathy to both of you at this sad time.As a kid, I remember well the good times your parents would have with my parents and the Sandborgs ! They would take turns entertaining at each other”s homes and I always enjoyed the times when they came to our house ! Your Mom was always so warm and kind. Peace and love to you both.
Rick