Major Peter J.D. Allatt, long time resident of New Canaan, died on 26 December 2011 at home after a long illness. He was 87 years old. Peter was born in England on 30 June 1924, the son of John Dobson and Ada Lawrence Allatt. Upon the death of his mother, he came to the United States with his father and grandmother when he was four years old. They lived in New York City and he attended New York City schools. Upon graduation from DeWitt Clinton High School he enlisted in the United States Army where he completed pilot training and, as a member of the Army Air Corps, flew 17 missions over Germany with the 93rd Bomb Group. After the war, he attended Harvard College, Class of 1951, and was graduated with a degree in history. After college, he spent many years in the reinsurance business. He also continued in the United States Air Force Reserve, both active and inactive, until he retired in 1984. In 1968 he was recalled to active duty as a result of the Pueblo Affair in Vietnam. He served for18 months. In addition to his wife, Elizabeth, he is survived by one son, Peter J.D. Allatt, Jr. of Greenwich, CT, two daughters, Farleigh Allatt Byers of Boise, ID and Victoria Waring Allatt of Springfield, MA, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his beloved dogs Nikkie and Juno. A private graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. The Hoyt Funeral Home, New Canaan has charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County, P.O. Box 489, Wilton, CT 06897 For online condolences visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com. . ,