Continuation of tree (9th child of William Napoleon Peets/Clara Mitchell); all known surname descendants:
8 Donald James Peets b: 21 January 1922 Massena, St. Lawrence, NY; d: 12 November 1991 Massena, St. Lawrence, NY
+Elsie Margaret Savage b: 21 September 1920 Bombay, Franklin, NY; m: 6 April 1942 St. Patricks, Hogansburg, Franklin, NY [Edward/Grace Mayville]; d: 1 March 1986 Massena, St. Lawrence, NY
9 Virginia M. Peets b: 17 January 1943 Massena, St. Lawrence, NY; d: 14 April 2024 Massena, St. Lawrence, NY
+Leonard P. Martin b: 1932; m: 1969; d: 10 May 1977 Massena, St. Lawrence, NY
9 Dorothy A. Peets b: 3 February 1944 Malone, Franklin, NY; d: 18 November 2023 Potsdam, St. Lawrence, NY
+Gene C. Jarvis m: 9 November 1963 Massena, St. Lawrence, NY (divorced)
9 Harry J. Peets b: 24 May 1945 Malone, Franklin, NY; d: 29 June 1998 Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence, NY
9 Susan E. Peets b: Abt. 1947; d: Aft. April 2024
+--- Dempsey
9 Mary Peets d: Aft. April 2024
+Charles Monday
*2nd Husband of Mary Peets:
+Michael Langholz
9 Molly Peets d: Aft. April 2024
+--- Bird
*2nd Husband of Molly Peets:
+Gary Locey
9 Jane Peets d: Aft. April 2024
+Paul Millerschin
Notes for Donald James Peets:
Census
- 1940 Massena, St. Lawrence, New York: Donald Peets 18 farm laborer, lodging with family of Edward Genest 37 farm operator & wife Bertha 32.
- 1950 Massena, St. Lawrence, NY: Donald J. Peetes 28, wife Elsie M. 29, Virginia 7, Dorothy A. 6, Harry J. 4, Susan E. 2.
WWII Records: Donald James Peets, res. Massena, NY; b. 21 Jan 1922 Massena; rel. Mrs Donald Peets; 5'4", 180 lbs.; brown eyes & brown hair, light complexion; apend. scar; 30 Jun 1942 Massena.
Obituary: Massena Observer (NY), Wednesday, 13 November 1991: Massena: Funeral services for Donald J. Peets, 69, of 153 East Orvis St., Massena, will be held Friday at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph's Church with Rev. Jack Downs, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at Donaldson's Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mr. Peets died Tuesday (Nov.12, 1991) at 2:08 p.m. at Massena Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since Nov. 5. He has been in ill health since last Christmas. He is survived by one son, Harry J.Peets of Massena; six daughters, Virginia Martin, Dorothy Jarvis, Susan Dempsey and Mary Monday, all of Massena, Mrs. Gary (Molly) Locey of Cornwall, Ont., and Jane Peets of Norwood; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Veronica Frego of Massena; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by four sisters, Myrtle Raymo, Emily Hammill, Lillian Sutton and Beatrice Kirky; and three brothers, Floyd Peets, Harvey Peets and Harold Peets. He was born Jan. 21, 1922, in Massena, the son of William and Clara Mitchell Peets. He attended Massena schools. He married Elsie M. Savage on April 6, 1942 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hogansburg, with Monsignor Funke officiating. She pre-deceased him on March 1, 1986. He was a school bus driver and mechanic for the Massena Central School System, retiring in 1984 after 25 years of service. He was an avid gardener and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the intensive care unit at Massena Memorial Hospital or the Massena Rescue Squad.
Tombstone Inscription: Calvary Cemetery, Massena: PEETS / Donald J. / 1922 - 1991 / Elsie M. / 1920 - 1986
Notes for Elsie Savage:
Obituary: Massena Observer (NY), Tuesday, 4 March 1986: Funeral services for Elsie M. Peets, 65, Rt.3, were held today at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Massena with Rev. Paul Worczak officiating. Spring burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were with the Donaldson Funeral Home. Mrs. Peets died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday (Mar. 1, 1986) at Massena Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since Feb. 25. She had been in failing health since April 1985. Surviving are her husband, Donald; one son, Harry J. Peets, Massena; six daughters, Virginia Martin, Dorothy Jarvis, Jane Peets, Susan Dempsey, and Mrs. Charles (Mary) Monday, all of Massena, Molly Bird, Cornwall, Ontario; seven grandchildren; one aunt; several nieces and nephews; four sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Duemars, Malone, Mrs. Bernice Prashaw, Norfolk, Mrs. Harvey (Hazel) Peets, Massena and Mrs. Jean Phillips, Moira; five brothers, Harold Savage, Malone, Neil Savage, Tarpon Springs, Fla., Wayne Savage, Westville, and John Savage, Moira. She was predeceased by one sister, Dorothy Derouchie on Nov. 22, 1975 and one brother, Victor Savage in 1959. She was born in Bombay on Sept. 21, 1920, daughter of Edward Savage and Grace Mayville Savage. She attended schools in Bombay. On April 6, 1942, she was married to Donald J. Peets in St. Patrick's Church in Hogansburg with Rev. Funke officiating. For many years she worked as a waitress in local restaurants. Mrs. Peets was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Massena.
Obituaries for the children:
Virginia M. Peets: North Country Now (Potsdam, NY), Friday, 19 April 2024: Massena - Virginia M. Martin, 81, of Somerset Ave, peacefully passed away Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2024 at her home with the love of her family at her side. Virginia was born January 17, 1943 in Massena, the daughter of the late Donald J. and Elsie (Salvage) Peets and was a graduate of Norwood-Norfolk Central School. She married Leonard P. Martin in 1969, he sadly predeceased her in 1977. Virginia worked at Massena Central School, where she was fondly known as "The Box Lady", retiring in 2003. Virginia enjoyed visiting the casino, playing bingo and cards, and was an avid reader. In her younger years, she enjoyed playing softball and bowling. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Amanda Martin and her wife, Becca of Massena; her grandson, Donovan Turner; her little angel, Grace Duncan; her sisters, Susan Dempsey of Massena, Mary Langholtz of Massena, Molly (Gary) Locey of Cornwall, and Jane (Paul) Millerschin of Massena; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Harry Peets and a sister, Dorothy Jarvis. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, however there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held May 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Cemetery. Virginia's family wishes to extend the deepest gratitude and thanks to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, especially her angel nurse, Candi, for their sincere care for her. They further wish that memorial contributions be made in her memory to Hospice.
Tombstone Inscription, Calvary Cemetery, Massena, NY: MARTIN / Leonard P. / 1932 - 1977 / Virginia M. / 1943 - (blank)
Dorothy A. Peets:
Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home: Dorothy A. Jarvis February 3,
1944 - November 19, 2023: Massena - Dorothy A. Jarvis, 79, of 17
Fayette Road, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the
Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Dorothy was born on February 3, 1944, in Malone,
daughter of the late Donald James and Elsie Margaret (Savage) Peets.
She was a graduate of Massena Central School and then married Gene Clarence
Jarvis. The marriage ended in divorce. She was a communicant of
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and worked at Violi’s Restaurant as a chef.
She also worked at many other establishments as a bartender, where she was known
to give many people a safe ride to their destination. She enjoyed reading,
cooking, gardening and was very proud of being a men’s softball coach. Her
grandchildren were her life, and she cherished every moment she had with them
and her family. Dorothy is survived by her three children Donald
(Sylvia) Jarvis, Darren Jarvis and Nicole Garrow, all of Massena; seven
grandchildren Amber, Jesse, Noah, Alex, Alan, Nathan and Dillon; seven
great-grandchildren Caydence, Mason, Haiden, Bentley, Brock, Margo and Eva.
She was anticipating the arrival of an eighth great grandson Markus Beckstead.
She is also survived by her five sisters Virginia Martin of Massena,
Molly Locey of Cornwall, ON; Mary Langholz of Massena; Sue Dempsey
of Massena and Jane Millerschin of Ogdensburg. Besides her parents
Donald and Elsie, she was also predeceased by a brother Harry Peets.
As per her wishes there will be no public calling hours or funeral services.
Burial will take place privately at Calvary Cemetery, Massena. Donations
may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the American Diabetes Association or the
American Heart Association.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson Funeral Home.
Harry J. Peets: Watertown Daily Times (NY), Tuesday, 30 June 1998: Harry J. Peets, 53, of 273 E. Orvis St., died at 1 a.m. Monday in Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, where he was transferred after suffering a heart attack in the emergency room at Massena Memorial Hospital. Mr. Peets served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was discharged Feb. 1, 1973, with the rank of specialist fourth class. He was employed by White's Dairy and Massena Central School and was a taxi driver for Tom's Taxi. Born May 24, 1945, in Malone, a son of Donald J. and Elsie M. Savage Peets, he attended Massena schools. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and a member of Earl J. Santimaw Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1143. He enjoyed watching car racing events and softball games and playing bingo. Surviving are six sisters, Virginia Martin, Dorothy Jarvis and Susan Dempsey, all of Massena, Mrs. Michael (Mary) Lanholz, Oregon City, Oregon, Mrs. Gary (Molly) Locey, Cornwall, Ontario, and Jane Peets, Norfolk; three uncles, two aunts and several nieces, nephews and cousins. His father died Nov. 12, 1991, and his mother died March 1, 1986. The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Church with the Rev. Jack Downs presiding. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Donaldson Funeral Home, with a wake service at 8:30 p.m.
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Items in RED have been verified against parish register entries.
- New York birth/marriage/death items in RED have come from newspaper obituaries, some marriage announcements, and occasional birth announcements.
Last updated: 11 May 2024.