Lynda Marie Peterson

Lynda was born on November 5, 1955 in Passaic, New Jersey. She grew up in Wood-Ridge and Hasbrouck Heights prior to relocating to Fredon Township. Lynda graduated from Immaculate Conception High School before attending Caldwell College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art and English. She first began working as a Commercial Artist, but later found her career path as a Medical Office Manager for 30 years.

In her spare time Lynda enjoyed gardening and had a fondness for flowers. An artist at heart, she delighted in coloring books, music, and cooking. Lynda also loved dogs, especially her Golden Retrievers.

Lynda is predeceased by her father, Frank Stanton. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, George William Peterson; son George III (Jennifer) and grandsons, Reid and Ryan; son Mark (Punika); mother, Clara (Hediger) Stanton; brother Frank (Ann Marie) and nephews Francis, Matthew, and Jonathan; brother Thomas and nephews Thomas and Joseph; and her cherished golden retriever, Pia.

Memorial donations may be made to the Yellow Frame Presbyterian Church, 1 Yellow Frame Rd, Newton, NJ 07860, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090.