25 October, 2022
Peter David Nute, 69, of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2022.
Born on January 15, 1953 to the late Charles and Grace (Harrington) Nute in Manchester, Connecticut, Peter grew up in Jupiter, Florida where he could always be found in and on the water. He graduated from the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Building Construction and went on to build a successful career in the heavy construction industry for 46 years as a Superintendent and Estimator. Devoted husband, father, brother, and “Grampy”, Peter loved nothing more than spending time with his family, especially his four grandchildren. Hiking, nature, music, history, and photography were his lifelong passions.
Peter is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Shirley (Ramdharry), son Christopher Nute and his wife Melanie (Dunn) of Upton Massachusetts, daughter Amanda Harpole and her husband Theron of Wayland Massachusetts, and daughter Jessica Wasniewski and her husband Joseph of Needham Massachusetts; grandchildren Arya Harpole, Lea and Xander Wasniewski, and Samantha Nute; brother Robert Nute of Seabrook, Texas, sister Dorothy Weigel of Hobe Sound, Florida, and sister Kathleen Morrow of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his brother Arthur.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10:00 am at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton, MA. Calling hours will be held on Friday October 28, 2022 from 4-7pm at Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton, MA.
Donations may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Hopkinton, MA.
