Helen Jean Peterson

Helen Peterson Obit

Helen Jean (Oullis) Peterson died on October 26, 2026, after a short illness, after living for many years with dementia, at age 94.

She was the second of fraternal twin daughters, born on February 20, 1932, to parents John Oullis and Flora (Rogers) Oullis in Oakland, CA. Helen, twin-sister Martha, and older brother George, were raised in California. Helen met her husband, “Pete” at the Port O’Call, near the Alameda Naval Station - a story frequently retold. After marriage, the couple moved East, with their last home in West Boylston, MA for over 50 years.

After Pete’s retirement, they traveled many times outside of the US, with their last adventure to Paris.

Helen is survived by her husband Everett “Pete” Peterson, daughters Deborah Cady Weinberg and partner Dennis Bruyette, and Ann Hyland and husband Rocky, and son David Peterson; grandsons Sean Cady and wife Amanda, Andrew Hyland, and Zachary Hyland and partner Lindsey Dickerson, and great granddaughter Mackenzie Cady. She is also survived by her twin sister Martha Fitzgerald and brother George Oullis.

Arrangements are private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association in Helen’s name are appreciated.