Peter L. Blackman, 74, died December 4, 2022, at his home in Bakersville, NC. Peter was born in Danbury, CT on November 8, 1948 to Dwight and Ruth Blackman. He was also preceded by his sister, Ruth Ann Kelsey (Blackman).
He is survived by his wife Eileen (Darcy), daughter Karen Gibb (Robert) of New Milford, CT; brother David Blackman of Gaylordsville, CT; grandsons Scott Wasylean of Spruce Pine, NC and Shawn Freundt of New Milford, CT; great granddaughter Gemma Grace, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Peter was an U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran stationed in Danang and was a lifelong member of the V.F.W. He retired from Kimberly-Clark New Milford, CT after 28 years. Peter, with his brother David were Blackman Brothers Racing and spent many years racing stockcars at Danbury Race Arena in Danbury, CT and Bethel Motor Speedway, Sullivan County, NY. Peter spent his retirement watching racing, doing Sudoku or a crossword and meeting new friends in his new home town. Per Peter’s request, there will be no services.