Peter D. Carlson

Peter D. Carlson, 50 of Hopkinton, NH, formerly of Bedford, NH, died February 11, 2015 after suffering a brief illness.

An educator in Manchester and Goffstown, NH for over 15 years, he was a devoted teacher who enjoyed working with adolescents and teens throughout his career. Peter graduated from The Derryfield School in 1983 and received both his Bachelor’s degree (in 1988) as well as his Master’s in Education (in 2011) from Plymouth State University.

Peter leaves behind his devoted life companion Amy Moskwa, a son Christopher Carlson, of Bedford, NH, step-daughters Zoё Moskwa, of Goffstown, NH; and Sayre Moskwa of Boston, MA; parents Dave and Roz Carlson, of Bridgewater, NH, two sisters Amy Carlson, of Amherst, MA; and Jenny Mullins of Hopkinton, NH; along with their spouses and children and many dear cousins, uncles, aunts, friends and colleagues.

Peter’s greatest joys were capturing his son’s athletic accomplishments on film and cheering from the water’s edge, watching the sunset with Amy in Bermuda, skiing with his father at Big Sky, and talking to friends new and old. His easy laugh and ability to sit quietly and listen were his greatest gifts. Everyone who knew him will miss his compassionate and caring nature as well as his capable, can-do attitude.

SERVICES: Visiting hours for family and friends will be held at the Bennett Funeral Home, 3 Church Street, in Concord, NH on Monday, February 16, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Services of Remembrance will be held at the First Congregational Church of Hopkinton, 1548 Hopkinton Road on Tuesday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to be sent to the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place Boston, MA 02215, in memory of Peter.

Arrangements under the direction of Bennett Funeral Home, Concord, NH.