Peter Lynes Bristol, 65, of Claverack, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Columbia Memorial Hospital after a prolonged illness. Born October 6, 1950 in Norwalk, CT, he was the son of the late Nancy (Sumner) Bristol and Louis Elliott Bristol, Jr. Peter was a horticulturist at various nurseries in New York and Colorado. He was a member of the Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack, the Congregational Church of Canaan, NY, and Wheat Ridge United Church of Christ in Colorado. He loved gardening and nature. Surviving are his brother, L. Elliott Bristol, III, his sister, Sandra Bristol Kannel, his companion, Cheryl Halleran, and several loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, David Bristol. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack, 88 Route 9H, Claverack. Donations may be made to the Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack, Drawer K, Claverack, NY, 12513; the Wheat Ridge United Church of Christ, 6310 W 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80214; or to the Congregational Church of Canaan, PO Box 66, Canaan, NY, 12029.
Peter Lynes Bristol, 65, of Claverack, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Columbia Memorial Hospital after a prolonged illness. Born October 6, 1950 in Norwalk, CT, he was the son of the late Nancy (Sumner) Bristol and Louis Elliott Bristol,... View Obituary & Service Information