Peter Winslow Fellows

Peter was born August 11, 1934 in Cambridge, MA to George F. and Barbara Winslow Fellows. He spent much of his youth in New Hampshire, where his father and uncle operated one of the first rope ski tows (Mailbox Hill in New Hampton) in the state on weekends in the winter, and his parents ran a very successful homemade ice cream business ( Mill Stream) in the summers in the town of Bristol, where he met his future wife when both were young teens.

He graduated from high school in Milton, MA, in 1952 and from Tufts University in Medford, MA in 1956 with a degree in Business Administration. He then attended Naval OCS in Newport, RI, receiving his commission as an Ensign in February, 1957. He and Marlene married in June, 1957, and moved to Norfolk, VA, where he served aboard the destroyer USS Healy until it was decommissioned. He was then transferred to the USS Caperton (DD650) based in Newport, RI, attaining the rank of Lieutenant before his discharge in 1960.

Following his time in the Navy Peter was hired by IBM Corp. where he was soon chosen to be part of one of the first B.O.A.T. training classes. He worked 33 years for IBM, moving four times before being transferred to Atlanta in 1976 where he pioneered use of the new 5100 personal computer in his job as financial analyst, designing, formatting, and writing programs to produce regional reports and analyses on a regular basis.

Pete was active in his church and served in many positions as well as singing in choirs for over 40 years. In later years he truly enjoyed teaching in an ESL program at Northbrook UMC.

He coached youth baseball as well as church league softball for many years.

He also served on the Board of Directors at R Ranch in Dahlonega, GA for many years and as President for several of those years. He was one of the leaders responsible for saving the Ranch after the devastating tornado of 1992. Few people realize how much the critical decisions made at that time meant to the survival of the Ranch.

Pete was an expert fly fisherman and enjoyed nothing more than catching a trout in a mountain stream. He also was a model train enthusiast, building a truly remarkable and ever expanding HO layout.

Pete had a quick wit and a great sense of humor. He was cheerful and optimistic, and often quoted something his mother taught him: "There is never an excuse for bad manners". He treated everyone equally and put people at ease with his friendly manner and genuine interest. He was wise, able to see all sides of a problem and choose the best solution.

He loved travel, but his favorite place was Yellowstone National Park, which he visited many times. He never tired of the wildlife, the solitude, or the fishing opportunities there.

He loved his family most of all and was a faithful husband to his childhood sweetheart for 58 years. He set a good example for his three children and taught them well.

He was predeceased by two granddaughters, Michelle Fellows and Zaneta Pride.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene; his children Peter J. (Priscilla) Fellows, Lauren (Pat) McBride, and Scott W. (Tina) Fellows; grandchildren David (Laura) Fellows, Kelly Fellows, Bobby Fellows and fiancée Keri Verdell, Kaitlin McBride, Jacob McBride, Amber (Lanny) Ross, and Cameron Sollis; four great grandchildren, Zanarria Pride, McKenzie, Caden and Kreed Sollis, and one sister, Diane Dacey.