Continuation of tree (3rd child of Leon Pitre/Catherine Leclerc); all known surname descendants:
9 Alfred Pitre b: 22 February 1899 Ste. Anne, Hope River, PEI; d: 13 March 1938 Hull, Gatineau, QUE
+Valeda Blanche Desjardins b: 6 June 1905 Clarence Creek, Russell, ONT; m: 15 June 1932 Clarence Creek, ONT [Guillaume/Marie Louise Noel]; d: 22 May 2007 Clarence Creek, Russell, ONT
10 Raymond Leonard Peters b: 16 November 1933 Notre Dame de Grace, Hull, Gatineau, QUE; d: 20 February 2014 Ottawa, Ottawa, ONT
+Marilyn Catherine Kelly b: 23 November 1939 Ste. Bregide, Ottawa, ONT; m: 11 February 1961 Ottawa, ONT [Milton James/Gertrude McGuire]; d: 11 August 2001 Ottawa, ONT
Notes for Leon Pitre:
Census
- 1911 PEI, Toronto, Lot 23: Leon Peters 48 (farmer), wife Catherine Peters 42, C. Marey 15, Alfred 11, Angeline 9, Geramiah 8, L. Henry 5, Clemille 3. Francis Peters 15, living with family of Cyriac Gallant 64 in Toronto, PEI.
- 1921 PEI, Lot 24, South Rustico: Albert Gallant 52 farmer, Mary E. 48, Raymond 30 doorman, Cyril 22 chauffeur, Alfred Pitre 21 servant/laborer.
- 1931
Obituary: The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, ONT), Monday, 14 March 1938: Alfred Peters - The death occurred yesterday after a lengthy illness of Alfred Peters in his 40th year. Mr. Peters, who had been employed by the Gatineau Power Company ever since coming to Ottawa some 14 years ago, passed away at his residence, 142 Wright street, Hull. He was born in Hope River, P.E.I. Since coming to Ottawa he was a member of Notre Dame church, Hull, and took a keen interest in parochial affairs. Surviving relatives include his widow, the former Valeda Desjardins; one son, Raymond Peters; two sisters, Mrs. W. Darson and Mrs. H. Darson of Charlottetown, P.E.I.; three brothers, Henry Peters of Hope River, P.E.I., Gerald Peters of Charlottetown, and F. N. Peters of Ottawa. The funeral will be held from the residence to Notre Dame church, Hull, for requiem high mass at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will take place in Notre Dame cemetery.
Notes for Valeda Blanche Desjardins:
Obituary: The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, ONT), Saturday, 26 May 2007: (photo) Peters, Valeda Blanche. Passed away peacefully at the Centre d'Accueil Roger Seguin in Clarence Creek on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, just weeks short of her 102nd birthday. Daughter of the late William and Marie-Louise (Noel) Desjardins, and beloved wife of the late Alfred Peters. Loved dearly by her son, Raymond Peters, husband of the late Marilyn (Kelly) Peters. She will be missed by her grandchildren Anne, Bob, John, Richard and Stephen, and great-granddaughter Catherine. Dear sister and godmother of Sylvia Dube. Predeceased by brothers Herve, Wallace, Rene, Rene, Leo, Ernest, and Gerard and sisters Cecile Page, Alda Henrie, Beatrice Guindon and Therese Sauve. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Wednesday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church in Fallowfield, Ontario. Interment Cimetiere Notre-Dame (Les Jardins du Souvenir) in Gatineau (Hull), Quebec. Special thanks to staff and residents of the Roger Seguin Centre for their kindness and care. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects an hour before the funeral mass at St. Patrick's Church and are welcome to join the family at a reception immediately after. For those who wish, memorial donations to the Shepherds of Good Hope or St. Brigid's Summer Camp would be appreciated.
Obituary for the son:
Raymond Leonard Peters: The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, ONT), Tuesday, 25 February 2014: (photo) Peters, Raymond Leonard. Unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Predeceased by his beloved and patient wife Marilyn (nee Kelly). Son of the late Valeda (nee Desjardins) and Alfred Peters. Cherished father of Anne, Bob (Tracey), John, Richard and Stephen (Pam). Proud grandfather of Catherine (Bryan), Reilly, Finn and great-grandfather of Lachlan and Norah. Ray was a strong, silent man of surprising depth who gamely honoured his wife's desire to have the largest family possible. He is now where he has always belonged: at her side. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, Nepean on Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation would be appreciated.
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