Avid skier, sailor and strong advocate for the environment believed in being active for change in the world
Peter, age 60, was born in Burlington, Vt., on March 14, 1965. He was the son of Alfred and Sally (Herschede) Duval. The day after his birthday, up on Mount Mansfield, with his sunglasses on, wearing his pack, skies and poles, he died on the mountain he loved. His annual birthday ski to Stowe, only a week away, has been enjoyed by a wonderful group of friends and family for many years. There are sure to be some memorial trips over the mountain in his honor. Peter’s biggest joy in life was time with his family and friends, especially his daughter, Maura, and his “spare daughters,” Lily and Rachel Porth. Peter taught Maura the greatest lesson that he could: to trust in herself. He embraced her joys and supported them. After two years in Japan, Peter asked 9-year-old Maura how she wanted to return home. She chose Nepal, Paris, London and Iceland, and that's where they went. He trusted her to carve her own path. The fact that it followed his to a master’s degree at the University of Vermont College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences was something he took great pride in and some amount of credit for. One of the highlights of his life was the hike Peter organized so his mother could realize her dream of completing the Long Trail. Three generations of Duvals joined the endeavor for a successful completion. Peter was an avid skier and sailor. He was a member of Malletts Bay Boat Club since he was a child and was active with junior sailing while Maura raced. He was preparing to set out on some open-ocean sails, as he was always looking for a new adventure. Peter was a strong advocate for the environment and believed in being active for change in the world. He wasn’t afraid to speak up or cause a stir. Peter had a generous, loving heart and was kind and quick to forgive. He was always happy to receive or give a hug, something he learned from his father. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Ellen (Dardano); his daughter, Maura; his mother, Sally, and her partner, Keith; and his brother Jason, wife Yoshimi and their children, Konoha and Biwa. He was predeceased by his beloved father, Al, and brother Colin. In memory of Peter, go for a hike, ski, run, sail or clear a trail…
Avid skier, sailor and strong advocate for the environment believed in being active for change in the world
Peter, age 60, was born in Burlington, Vt., on March 14, 1965. He was the son of Alfred and Sally (Herschede) Duval. The day after his birthday, up on Mount Mansfield, with his sunglasses on, wearing his pack, skies and poles, he died on the mountain he loved. His annual birthday ski to Stowe, only a week away, has been enjoyed by a wonderful group of friends and family for many years. There are sure to be some memorial trips over the mountain in his honor. Peter’s biggest joy in life was time with his family and friends, especially his daughter, Maura, and his “spare daughters,” Lily and Rachel Porth. Peter taught Maura the greatest lesson that he could: to trust in herself. He embraced her joys and supported them. After two years in Japan, Peter asked 9-year-old Maura how she wanted to return home. She chose Nepal, Paris, London and Iceland, and that's where they went. He trusted her to carve her own path. The fact that it followed his to a master’s degree at the University of Vermont College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences was something he took great pride in and some amount of credit for. One of the highlights of his life was the hike Peter organized so his mother could realize her dream of completing the Long Trail. Three generations of Duvals joined the endeavor for a successful completion. Peter was an avid skier and sailor. He was a member of Malletts Bay Boat Club since he was a child and was active with junior sailing while Maura raced. He was preparing to set out on some open-ocean sails, as he was always looking for a new adventure. Peter was a strong advocate for the environment and believed in being active for change in the world. He wasn’t afraid to speak up or cause a stir. Peter had a generous, loving heart and was kind and quick to forgive. He was always happy to receive or give a hug, something he learned from his father. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Ellen (Dardano); his daughter, Maura; his mother, Sally, and her partner, Keith; and his brother Jason, wife Yoshimi and their children, Konoha and Biwa. He was predeceased by his beloved father, Al, and brother Colin. In memory of Peter, go for a hike, ski, run, sail or clear a trail…