Peter Holt Dinsmore, age 81, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully at the Devereux House, Marblehead, on Thursday, November 25, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Foss) Dinsmore, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.
Born on February 9, 1940, he was the son of the late Wesley Dinsmore and Martha Talbert McBurnie. Peter is survived by his sister Deanna Goode, brother-in-law Thomas Goode and children, Jeffrey L. Dinsmore and his wife Kathryn T., and Stephanie D. Swearingen and her husband Ronald A.; and grandchildren, Courtney Dinsmore, Robbie Dinsmore, Emily Swearingen, and Caroline Swearingen, and by many nieces, and nephews.
Peter was a lifelong resident of Marblehead, attending Marblehead schools and graduating Marblehead High School in the Class of 1958. After high school he went on to pursue academic and hockey interests at Cushing Academy and then Norwich University. He continued on to Babson College where he graduated in the Class of 1964.
After college Peter began a 50-year career in accounting, starting with Big 8 accounting firm Touche Ross and then Flatley Company before founding his own public accounting firm. His business grew over the years through a number of partnerships and mergers, proudly retiring in 2015 as part of Marcum LLP. Over his career he was well regarded as a thoughtful, hardworking, and trusted advisor for many.
Throughout his life, Peter was active in many club and charitable organizations. He was a long-time member of both the Corinthian Yacht Club and Tedesco Country Club, both where he served on numerous financial and operations committees. He was proud to be the President of Tedesco Country Club from 2006 -2007 where he was involved in the planning and construction of the new clubhouse.
A longtime supporter of the Marblehead Boosters, he also maintained active charitable relationships with the Northshore Medical Center (Salem Hospital), the American Jr. Golf Association (AJGA) and the Corinthian Sailing Foundation.
Friends and family are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, December 16th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Eustis and Cornell Funeral Home, 142 Elm St., Marblehead. His celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 17th at 11:00 a.m. at Old North Church, 35 Washington St., Marblehead.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Marblehead High School All Sports Boosters, PO Box 244, Marblehead, MA 01945 or online at www.marbleheadboosters.org .
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