Peter J. Stockton

OBITUARY NOTICE PETER J. STOCKTON MANCHESTER � Peter J. Stockton, 60, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy and courageous battle with scleroderma. Mr. Stockton was born in Milford, MA, April 14, 1950, the son of the late James and Winifred V. (Moon) Stockton. He was a resident of Manchester for the past 22 years. Prior to this, he lived in Deerfield, NH. Prior to his retirement on May 1, 2010, Mr. Stockton was employed as a metrologist and worked at General Electric in Hooksett, NH, for the past 32 years. He enjoyed fishing, boating, camping and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Mr. Stockton enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Members of his family, include; his wife of 19 years, Diane (Marais) Stockton, of Manchester; one son, Ray Gilbert, Jr.; three daughters, Tammy St. John, of Goffstown, NH; Michelle Wayment, of Florida; Danielle Taylor, of Barnstead, NH; 4 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, three brothers, Kenneth Williams, of Whitinsville, MA; Philip and Robert Stockton, both of Milford, MA; many nieces and nephews. IN HIS LIFE: In addition, other family members include; his son's fianc�e, Jessica Northway; his three son-in-laws, Phil St. John, of Goffstown, NH; Shane Wayment, of Florida; Duane Taylor, of Barnstead, NH; two sister-in-laws, Cheryl Anne Williams, of Whitinsville, MA; and Carol Stockton, of Milford, MA. He will be greatly missed by his granddaughter, "Goldie", and the "team". Mr. Stockton loved spending time at the beach, with his wife Diane, listening to the waves. He has been reunited with Dusty, his beloved Yorkshire Terrier. SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010, 1:00 PM at Bethany Chapel Community Church, 54 Newbury Road, in Manchester. The Reverend Dr. Vera M. Wingate, will officiate the service. To view an online register book and memorial please go to www.phaneuf.net. Memorial contributions may be made to The Scleroderma Foundation of New England, 462 Boston Street, Ste. 1-1, Topsfield, MA 01983, in memory of Mr. Stockton.