Peter James Bonner, 81, of Acton, formerly of Concord, passed away suddenly on November 23, 2016.
He is survived by his son Matthew Bonner, daughter-in-law Monique Bonner, and his grandsons Christopher (CJ) and Nicholas (Linc) Bonner of Cornwall, VT; his loving companion of 21 years Paula O'Sullivan; his stepchildren Chris Hill of Acton, Spencer Hill of Minneapolis MN, and Tim Hill of Stow; and by his brothers Alan Bonner and Paul Bonner. He also leaves former spouses Dorrie Kehoe of Concord and Edith Hill of Stow.
Peter was a graduate of Middlebury College, beginning with the Class of 1958. He took three years off to serve in the Army, and completed his degree in 1960.
Following college, he worked in the early computer industry, starting at Digital Equipment Corporation in Maynard. After working with Honeywell and Simplex Time Recorder in Gardner, he moved to the field of real estate. From 1972 until his death, he worked with several local real estate corporations, beginning with Foster Flagg and concluding with Coldwell Banker in Acton. During his career he completed over 900 transactions.
Peter enjoyed the excitement of real estate sales. He loved time with family, red wine, and grudgingly came to accept that he also loved some cats.
A commemoration will be held on Saturday December 3, 2016 at 2 pm at the Eastern Yacht Club, 47 Foster St, Marblehead, MA 01945. Friends are invited to come and share memories of Peter's life. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter's memory to the Salvation Army at SalvationArmyUSA.org or by mail at Salvation Army - ATTN. Development, 25 Shawmut Rd. Canton, MA 02021.
Arrangements are under the care of the Dee Funeral Home of Concord.