Dorothy Peterson

Dorothy Mary (Senechal) Peterson
1959 -2025

Thompson – Dorothy Mary (Senechal) Peterson, age 66, beloved wife of the late, David S. Peterson, died on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Hartford Hospital.

Dorothy was born in Willimantic, CT, daughter of the late Amie E. and Blanche M. (Mailloux) Senechal. Dorothy was well educated and earned her Masters Degree in fine arts and also studied astronomy. She was employed as a Quality Inspector. She was a very smart and cultured woman, who had a lovely, eclectic taste, as well as being an incredible mother. She enjoyed the astounding abundance of creativity naturally instilled in her while loving and attentively passing on her knowledge/love of art, nature and kindness and music onto her three children.

She leaves her daughter, Renee L. Peterson and her husband, Cory Hammerschlag of Putnam; her son, Adam Murzycki and his wife, Paula Perron of Dudley. In addition to her husband, Dorothy was predeceased by a son, Ian Peterson of Putnam.

Dorothy requested a small, quiet service so it will be private and invite only. Although there will be a nice potluck get together afterwards at Dorothy’s home on Church St. to celebrate the enriched life she led. Gilman-Valade Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church Street, Putnam has been entrusted with arrangements. A memorial guestbook is available at www.gilmanandvalade.com.