Dr. Peter D. Kramers of Hanover, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Born in Hingham, MA, he was a lifelong South Shore resident and made Hanover his home for 53 years.
Dr. Kramers graduated from HInghham High School, Ohio Wesleyan University and earned his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He served the Hingham community as a dentist for many decades and contributed to his profession through many years of service on the Yankee Dental Congress Board. He was also committed to civic involvement as a member of the Town of Hanover Planning Board.
He was the beloved husband of Carol Ann (Downes) Kramers for 56 years; loving father of Matthew Kramers and his wife Jennifer, Sarah (Kramers) Kohler and her husband Jonathan, and Kathryn (Kramers) Schepis and her husband Eric; and proud grandfather of Rebecca Kohler, Katherine Kohler, Elsie Kohler, Evelyn Schepis, Eli Schepis, and Derek Kramers. He was predeceased by his parents, Peter B. Kramers and Nina C. Kramers. He was the beloved brother of Julianna (Kramers) Neighbors and Nina Jan (Kramers) Pape, and a cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Peter enjoyed carpentry, fishing, skiing, boating, gardening, cooking, and helping neighbors. He will be remembered for his kindness, humor, generosity, and dedication to his family, community, and profession. Peter will be remembered for his devotion to family, service to community, and strong work ethics. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.
Visiting hours will be held at Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel in Hingham, MA on February 13th from 4:00–7:00 PM. A funeral service will take place at Hingham Congregational Church, 378 Main Street, Hingham, MA, on February 14th at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
For more information and online guestbook go to www.downingchapel.com
Dear Carol and Family,
I understand how tough a loss this will be for you all. My sincere sympathies. I hope memories from last Christmas are comforting. I am
pleased to make a donation to St. Jude’s in Peters name.
Jean (Faga) Beattie
Peter & I both grew up on Leavitt Street in Hingham Center. We’d go fishing in the Weir River, visit the Kress Farm and ride bikes around the old Agriculture Hall (now the library). We went to Centre School and attended Sunday School and Pilgrim Fellowship at the “Congo, Church” on Main Street. We were both in scout Pack 52 & Troop 52 sponsored by the church. We both attended HHS -Peter was in the class of ’64 and I in’63. We lost touch over the years and reconnected when he took over Dr. Stallard’s dental practice.
He was a good friend and we’d would often talk about all those years gone by.
Rest in Peace Peter