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Adirondack boat builder Peter Hornbeck.
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Adirondack boat builder Peter Hornbeck died Saturday at his home in Olmstedville.
Hornbeck was an iconic craftsman and his canoe designs were known for being lightweight, but retaining their beauty and craftsmanship.
According to a notice posted on the Hornbeck Boats, Inc. Facebook page, before he passed, Hornbeck took an annual Christmas walk with members of his family.
His death came as a shock, according to the post, as Hornbeck had received a clean bill of health from his cardiologist earlier this month.
“We take solace from knowing he went quickly, in the place he loved, with the people he loved most,” the post said.