OLD LYME — Earl Peters, known by some family members as “Butch”, passed away March 18, 2023, in his home surrounded by loving family.

He leaves his wife Melodie Peters (Retired State Senator); son Troy Peters and fiancée Dana Demkar; daughter LaLisa Vesterholm and son-in-law Anders Vesterholm; grandchildren …

Earl was an activist for just cause all his life and played a key role in the civil rights movement.

Earl [was a] Justice of the Peace in Old Lyme …

Earl was a member of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme and will be having a “Celebration of Life” with a date to be announced.

Visit this link to read the full obituary published by ‘The Day’ on Mar. 24, 2023.