Augustine Peters

1895 Rollo Bay, PEI – 1963 St. Charles, PEI

 

 

Continuation of tree (1st child of Etienne Pitre/Catherine Gallant); all known surname descendants:

               9           Augustine (Augustus/Gus) 'Pop' Peters  b: 3 November 1895  St. Alexis, Rollo Bay, PEI; d: 10 July 1963

                                     +Susan Gallant  b: 31 August 1900  St. Charles, PEI; m: 28 July 1920 [Francois/Philomene Parsons]; d: 6 March 1956  Charlottetown, PEI

                              10        Herbert Peters  b: Abt. 1921; d: Aft. June 2016

                              10        Mary Josephine 'Lily' Peters  b: 16 February 1923; d: 21 June 2016  Souris, PEI

                                             +Joseph Lorne Peters  b: 28 January 1917  St. Charles, PEI; m: April 1942 [Isidore Pitre/Selina Perry]; d: 19 February 1997  Souris, PEI

                              10        Frances Ethel Peters  b: 10 December 1925  St. Charles, PEI; d: 15 August 2017  Souris, PEI

                                             +Adrian William Peters  b: 1921; m: unknown [Isidore Pitre/Selina Perry]; d: 5 February 2007  Souris, PEI

                              10        Pauline Peters  b: Abt. 1927; d: Aft. June 2016

                                             +Daniel MacDonald

                              10        Stephen Peters  b: Abt. 1929; d: Bet. March 1956-June 2016

                              10        Alice Peters  b: October 1932; d: Aft. June 2016

                                             +Jordie MacDonald

                              10        Louis Francis Peters  b: 28 July 1939  St. Charles, PEI; d: 28 September 2016  Souris, PEI

                                             +Doris ---    d: Bef. September 2016

                              10        Amelia Bernadette Peters  b: 5 August 1945; d: October 1946  St. Charles, PEI

                              10        Mildred Peters    d: Aft. June 2016

                                             +Walter MacDonald

                              10        Patricia 'Patty' Peters    d: Aft. June 2016

                              10        Doreen Peters    d: Aft. June 2016

 

 

Notes for Augustine Peters:

Census

- 1911 PEI, New Acadia, Lot 56:  Stephen Peters 39 (farmer), wife Catherine 36, Agustin 16, George 14, Wilfred 9, Gertrude 6, Leo 9 months.

 

- 1921 PEI, Lot 56, St. Charles:  Gus Peters 25 sealer, wife Susan 21.

 

- 1931 Red House & Annandale, Kings, PEI:  Agustine Peters 35 farmer, wife Susan 30, Herberd 9, Josephine 8, Frances 5, Pauline 3, Stephen 1  (St. Charles).

 

Tombstone Inscription, St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, St. Charles, PEI:  PETERS / Augustus Peters / Nov. 3, 1895 - July 10, 1963 / his wife / Susan Gallant / Aug. 31, 1900 - Mar. 6, 1956 / infant daughter / Amelia Bernadette / Aug. 1945 - Oct. 1946 / may their souls rest in peace


Notes for Susan Gallant:

Obituary:  Charlottetown Guardian (PEI), Wednesday, 2 May 1956:  In Memoriam - Mrs. Augustus Peters - It was with a feeling of sadness and regret that the people of St. Charles learned of the death of Mrs. Augustus Peters, which occurred in the Charlottetown Hospital, after a brief illness, on March 6th, 1956.  In her passing the community has lost one who constantly gave unstintingly to the advancement of measure for the general improvement of home, school and parish.  The deceased was endowed with a cordial and friendly disposition which earned for her a host of friends who enjoyed her hospitality on so many occasions.  Although greatly missed in the community, her real loss is most keenly felt in her home where her family are bereft of her deep love and sincere affection which only the passing of time can assuage.  There are left to mourn besides her sorrowing husband, three sons, Herbert and Stephen of Hamilton, Ont.; Louis at home and seven daughters, Lillian, Mrs. Lorne Peters of Souris; Frances, Mrs. Adrian Peters of St. Charles; Pauline, Mrs. Daniel MacDonald of South Lake; Mildred, Mrs. Walter MacDonald of Hamilton, Ont.; Alice, Mrs. Jordie MacDonald of Hamilton, Ont.; Patricia and Doreen at home.  Left to mourn also are her 22 grandchildren.  The funeral which was held to St. Charles Church was very largely attended.  Requiem Mass was celebrated by her Pastor, Rev. Charles Gallant who also officiated at the grave.  Pall bearers were: Earl Peters, Lorne C. Peters, Ambrose and John Peters.  Present in the sanctuary were Rev. George MacDonald of St. Margaret's and Rev. W. D. MacDonald of St. Columba.  Masses - Guss Peters, Louis Peters, Doreen Peters, Patty Peters, Stephen Peters, Herbert Peters, Pauline, Daniel and Family; Mildred, Walter and Family; Alice, Gordy and Family; Lily, Lorne, and Family; Frances, Adrian and Family; John Gallant; Mr. and Mrs. James Eldershaw, and Kenny; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred McCormack; Mr. and Mrs. James Gallant and Gordon; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stewart; Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Gallant; Mrs. Reggie Peters; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond MacDonald; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fisher; Pupils of Grade XI, Souris High; Mrs. Tillie Montgomery; Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Peters; Mrs. Josephine Doiron; Angie and Estelle Doucet; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gallant and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Peters and Family; Dan and Lealand MacDonald; Johnny MacIsaac; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gallant; Mr. and Mrs. Albert MacCormack; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gallant; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gallant; Mr. and Mrs. Reg Gallant; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Whitty; Mrs. Bella Gauthier and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Alphonsus Peters; Mr. and Mrs. George Doucet; Miss Reta Nolan; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eldershaw; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Boudreau; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gallant; Mr. Walter Gallant; Mrs. Leo Doiron and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Gerard MacDonald; Mr. and Mrs. Roddie MacDonald; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Gallant; Mr. and Mrs. Severe Peters; Stanis and Emma Gallant; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Gallant; Albert Clements; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clements; Mr. and Mrs. William Gallant; Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Perry; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doiron and Winnifred; Bernard J. Mossey and Family; Stanley Fisher; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Carter; Mr. and Mrs. James MacKinnon; Mr. and Mrs. Joie Peters; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gallant and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gallant; Mr. and Mrs. Isidore Peters; Harold MacKinnon; Ralph Saveidant; Mrs. Agnes Gallant and Family; Mr. and Mrs. George Peters; Women's Institute of St. Charles; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Doucet; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Peters; Mr. and Mrs. William Cahill; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Doucet; Mr. and Mrs. Math C. Gallant; Miss Priscilla Buote; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McDonald; Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Chaisson; Mr. Harold Gallant; Mr. Freddy Gallant; Eastern Packing Co., Ltd.; Mr. John Peters; Mr. Ambrose Peters; Mr. William O. Gallant; Mr. Lorne C. Peters; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Peters and family; Mr. Ray Peters; Mr. and Mrs. Felix Peters and Isaac; Mr. and Mrs. Aeneas Gallant; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gallant; Mr. and Mrs. Buddie Cheverie; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cheverie; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gorman; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Gallant; Peter and Mrs. MacLellan and Family; Sisters of St. Martha, Charlottetown Hospital; Mr. Albert Peters, Hamilton, Ont.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallie Campbell, Toronto; Pupils of St. Charles School, Senior Dept.; St. Charles Community Club; Bella and Stella Pineau; Mr. and Mrs. Jerome E. Gallant; Mrs. John Donahue; Mr. and Mrs. George Peters; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sheehan; A. J. Gorman; Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. White; Earl and Eugene White; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin MacDonald; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace MacDonald; Miss Frances Gallant, Watertown, Ont.; Souris West Women's Institute; Mrs. Alice Ford, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. Peter MacDonald, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. Allan McKinnon; Mrs. Madeleine Foley, Boston; Pupils of St. Charles School, Primary Dept.; Mr. E. E. Doucet;  Mr. and Mrs. Roland MacDonald; Reta White, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Montgomery; Reina and Leila Peters, Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. F. D. MacDonald, Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacDonald, Hamilton, Ont.; Eddie and Mary Campbell, Boston; Rev. Leonard MacDonald; Mr. and Mrs. Al. Nellis; Spiritual Bouquets - Helen MacLean and Gerald, South Lake; Winnifred Doiron, Souris Convent; Golden Book Enrollment, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Doiron; Cards of Sympathy - Priscilla and Wallie Campbell; Mr. and Mrs. Les McCaull, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Burke; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wood; Eldon and Olga McKenzie; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sheehan; Joyce Stead; J. D. Steele; Mrs. Carl MacVane; John F. and Mrs. Watts; Ann and Winnifred Deagle; Mrs. Deneau and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Peter MacPhee; Mrs. D. Joseph Mooney; Jane Pierce; Germaine, Violet and Phyllis Gallant; Beatrice, Elmer and Sharold Arsenault, Montreal; Dorilla and Ken Mullally; Vernon, Luly and Hazel Davidson; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard D. MacCormack; Joe and Virginia Gallant; Irene McKenzie; Roy MacLean; Mrs. Bessie Allen; Mr. and Mrs. Anselm Longphie; Lelia and Reina Peters, Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph MacInnis; The Anderson Family; Walter MacDonald and Family; Albert Peters, Ont.; Nellie Foley; Mary and Frances Kickham; & many more.

 

Obituaries for the children:

Mary Josephine 'Lily' PetersDingwell Funeral Home (Souris, PEI):  Mary Josephine ‘Lily’ Peters February 16, 1923 – June 21, 2016: (photo)  The death occurred peacefully at the Colville Manor in Souris on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 of Lily Peters wife of the late Lorne Peters, age 93 years.  Loving mother of Cleo Rose of Tracadie, Kenny (Agnes), Polly (Norbie), Blaine (Anne Marie), Audrey (Andy), Tania, Debbie (D.J.), Gary (Karen), Kevin (Noella), Glen (Mary), Sandra (Gena), Mary Dawn (Ryan) and Colton (Mandy).  Fondly remembered by 29 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  Survived by brothers Herbert, Louis, sisters Frances, Pauline, Mildred, Alice, Patty and Doreen.  Predeceased by infant daughter Mary, brother Stephen, sister Amelia and infant grandson Kenneth.  Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home in Souris for visiting hours on Friday, June 24, 2016 from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm.  Funeral to be held on Saturday afternoon, June 25, 2016 to St. Charles Roman Catholic Church for funeral mass to be celebrated at 2:00 pm.  Interment in the church cemetery.  Memorials to St. Charles Cemetery Fund would be appreciated.

 

Frances Ethel Peters:  Dingwell Funeral Home (Souris, PEI):  Frances Ethel Peters.  December 10, 1925 – August 15, 2017: The death occurred peacefully with her family on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Souris Hospital of Frances Peters, formerly of St. Charles, age 91 years.

 

Louis Francis Peters:  Dingwell Funeral Home (Souris, PEI):  Louis Francis Peters July 28, 1939 – September 28, 2016: (photo) The death occurred peacefully, in the presence of loved ones, at Souris Hospital on September 28, 2016, of Louis Peters, age 77.  Loving father of Ronelda (Kevin Richard) and Stephen (Wendy Johnston).  Fondly remembered by grandchildren Paulette, Melissa, Brian, Cory, great-grandchild Addison and special step-daughter Diana.  Survived by siblings Herbert, Frances, Pauline, Mildred, Alice, Patty, and Doreen.  Sadly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many special friends in PEI and Ontario.  Predeceased by beloved spouse Doris, parents Augustus "Gussie" and Susan, and siblings Mary Josephine "Lily", Stephen and Amelia.  Respecting Louis' final wishes, there will not be any visitation or funeral.  Cremation has taken place; private committal service will be held in PEI and Ontario.  If so desired, donations in Louis' memory may be made to the St. Charles Cemetery Fund.

Tombstone Inscription, St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, St. Charles, PEI:  Louis F. Peters / 1939 - 2016 / sing me / back home

 

 

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