Continuation of tree (2nd child of Joseph Peters/2nd Wife Sarah J. Deyette); all known surname descendants:
10 Edward Roy Peters b: 12 January 1905 Burlington, Chittenden, VT; d: 8 December 1973 Colchester, Chittenden, VT
+Lucille 'Agnes' Fontaine b: 20 December 1908 Milton, Chittenden, VT; m: 22 February 1922 Winooski, Chittenden, VT [Morey/Ida Shores]; d: 2 September 2004 Winooski, Chittenden, VT
11 Doris Lorraine Peters b: 10 October 1923 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; d: 3 April 2015 Burlington, Chittenden, VT
+Floyd Thomas Smith b: 1 July 1917 Burlington, Chittenden, VT; m: 1 February 1942 Burlington, Chittenden, VT [George/Mary Bleau]; d: 12 September 2000 Burlington, Chittenden, VT
11 Daniel Leroy Peters b: 3 December 1924 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; d: 24 March 1925 Burlington, Chittenden, VT
11 Rolland Peters b: 31 December 1925 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; d: 5 January 1926 Winooski, Chittenden, VT
11 Raymond Peters b: 31 December 1925 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; d: 3 January 1926 Winooski, Chittenden, VT
11 Edward Roy Peters b: 9 November 1926 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; d: 3 May 1992 Leesburg, Lake, FL
+Theresa Leona Provost b: 10 November 1930 Burlington, Chittenden, VT; m: Abt. 1955 [Alfred Napoleon/Catherine Handl]; d: Aft. May 2007
11 Joseph Robert Peters b: 27 October 1928 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; d: Aft. April 2015
+Gervaise Berteau b: 25 May 1932 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; m: November 1950 Winooski, Chittenden, VT [Ephrem/Yvonne Martel]; d: 4 October 2006 Burlington, Chittenden, VT
11 Richard Howard Peters b: 24 January 1930 Burlington, Chittenden, VT; d: 28 July 2005 Colchester, Chittenden, VT
+Paulette Honora Fay b: 17 January 1933 Burlington, Chittenden, VT; m: 13 October 1951 Burlington, Chittenden, VT [John Simon Achille/Laura Cadorette]; d: 30 October 2019 Colchester, Chittenden, VT
11 Shirley J. Peters b: Abt. 1932; d: Aft. April 2015
+Armand Francis Bergeron d: Aft. April 2015
11 Kenneth E. Peters b: Abt. 1933; d: Aft. April 2015
+Irene --- d: Aft. April 2015
11 Reginald Royce Peters b: 24 December 1934 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; d: 17 April 2011 Winooski, Chittenden, VT
+Doris J. Guinther b: Abt. 1937 Centralia, PA; m: 28 September 1956 Burlington, Chittenden, VT [Arthur/Katherine Levens]
*2nd Wife of Reginald Royce Peters:
+Lise J. Robitaille m: 21 December 1968
11 Elizabeth Ann 'Betty' Peters b: 17 May 1936 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; d: 1 July 2007 Milton, Chittenden, VT
+Robert Richard Sturgeon b: 12 October 1927 Charlotte, Chittenden, VT; m: 13 June 1953 Winooski, Chittenden, VT [Frank Louis/Edith Melvina Poirier]; d: 17 February 2002 Burlington, Chittenden, VT
11 Barbara Jean Peters b: 27 September 1937 Colchester, Chittenden, VT; d: 10 June 2019 Hollywood, Charleston, SC
+Franklin 'Red' Manning m: 3 October 1953 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; d: Aft. June 2019
11 Arlene E. Peters b: 21 July 1939 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; d: Aft. April 2015
+--- Brown
*2nd Husband of Arlene Peters:
+Glenn L. Norton b: 9 January 1941 Vermont; m: 24 November 1984 Winooski, Chittenden, VT [Walter/Florence Cooper]
11 Leonard Louis Peters b: 20 October 1940 Burlington, Chittenden, VT; d: 15 April 2011 Winooski, Chittenden, VT
+Arlene D. Bourgault b: Abt. 1945 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; m: 8 June 1963 Winooski, Chittenden, VT [Armand D./Juliette Garceau]
11 Raymond A. Peters b: 14 December 1941 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; d: 10 April 2006 Essex Junction, VT
+Becky --- (partner)
11 William Lawrence Peters b: Abt. 1942; d: Aft. July 2017
+Anne Marie L'Ecuyer b: 8 January 1943 Winooski, Chittenden, VT; m: 22 December 1962 Winooski, Chittenden, VT [Armand W./Jeannette Frenette]; d: 10 July 2017 Burlington, Chittenden, VT
11 Gail Peters b: Abt. 1943; d: Aft. April 2015
+Lemuel Rouille b: 2 October 1939 Burlington, Chittenden, VT; m: Abt. 1962 [Wilfred/Daisy Helen Palmer]; d: 2 January 1980 Winooski, Chittenden, VT
*2nd Husband of Gail Peters:
+Ray Cameron
11 Beverly J. Peters b: Abt. 1945; d: Aft. September 2020
+Norman Leo Fay b: 13 May 1944 Burlington, Chittenden, VT; m: Abt. 1968 [Benoit/Antoinette ---]; d: 8 September 2020 Richford, Franklin, VT
11 Margaret 'Peggy' Peters b: Abt. 1946; d: Aft. April 2015
+William Dillon
Notes for Edward Roy Peters:
Census
- 1930 Winooski, Chittenden, Vermont: Roy Peters 25 salesman/hardware store, wife Agnes 22, Roy E. 3 years 5 months, Robert 1 year 6 months, Howard 2 months. Doris L. 6 with paternal grandparents in Winooski.
- 1940 Winooski, Chittenden, VT: Roy Peters 35 weaver/mill, wife Agnes 33 laborer/mill, Roy Jr. 14, Robert 12, Howard 11, Shirley 8, Kenneth 7, Reginald 6, Betty 4, Barbara 3, Arline 9 months. Doris 16 housework/private home, with paternal grandparents in Winooski.
- 1950 Winooski, Chittenden, VT: Edway R. Peters 45 truck driver/oil distributor, wife Agnes L. 42, Edward R. Jr. 23 presser/woollen mill, Robert L. 21 truck driver/cleaning co., Howard R. 20 truck driver/oil distributor, Shirley J. 18, Kenneth E. 16, Reginald R. 15, Elizabeth A. 14, Barbara J. 12, Arlene E. 10, Leonard R. 9, Raymond A. 8, William L. 7, Gail I. 6, Beverly J. 4, Marguerite D. 3 (pp. 5/6)
WWII Records: Edward Roy Peters, res. 94 George, Winooski, VT; b. 12 Jan 1904 Burlington, VT; contact Mrs. E. R. Peters (same address); 5' 10", 150 lbs., blue eyes & brown hair, light brown complexion; 16 Feb 1942 Winooski, VT.
Obituary: The Burlington Free Press (VT), Monday, 10 December 1973: Edward Roy Peters, 69, former owner of Vermont Fuel Co. of Winooski, died at Fanny Allen Hospital Saturday evening following a heart attack. He was born in Burlington Jan. 12, 1904, the son of Joseph and Sarah Peters. Mr. Peters lived at 87 Bellevue st. in Winooski. He retired in 1969. He was past president of the Winooski Eagles Club and a member of the Burlington Moose Club, Burlington Elks and the German Club of Burlington. He leaves his wife, Agnes; eight daughters, Mrs. Doris Smith, Mrs. Shirley Bergeron of Burlington; Mrs. Betty Sturgeon, Mrs. Barbara Manning and Mrs. Gail Rouille of Milton; Mrs. Arlene Brown of Enfield, N.H.; Mrs. Beverly Fay of South Burlington and Mrs. Peggy Dillon of Winooski; eight sons, Edward Roy Jr. of Malletts Bay, Robert of South Burlington, Howard of Shelburne, Kenneth of Newport, R.I., Reginald of South Hero, Leonard, Ray and William of Winooski; 50 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Betsy Fontaine of Burlington; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Visiting hours at La Vigne Funeral Home will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements are by La Vigne's.
Tombstone Inscription, St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Colchester, VT: PETERS / Edward R. / 1905 - 1973 / Agnes L. / 1908 - 2001
Notes for Lucille 'Agnes' Fontaine:
Obituary: The Burlington Free Press (VT), Friday, 3 September 2004: Winooski - Agnes L. Peters, 95, of Winooski died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born Dec. 20, 1908, in Milton, the daughter of the late Moira and Ida Fontaine. Agnes was married in Winooski on Feb. 22, 1922, to Edward R. Peters Sr., who predeceased her in 1975. She was employed for many years at the American Woolen Mill in Winooski. She was a parishioner of St. Stephen Catholic Church and was a member of St. John's Club, Eagles, RVA and the VFW auxiliaries. Agnes is survived by eight daughters, Doris Smith, Shirley Bergeron and her husband Armand, Betty Sturgeon, Barbara Manning and her husband Franklin, Arlene Norton and Glenn, Gail Cameron and her husband Ray, Beverly Fay and her husband Norman, Margaret Dillon and her husband William; seven sons, Robert Peters and his wife Gervaise, Richard Peters and his wife Paulette, Kenneth Peters and his wife Irene, Reginald Peters, Leonard Peters and his wife Arlene, Raymond Peters and his partner Becky, and William Peters and his wife Anne; 49 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her son, Edward R. Peters Jr., in 1992; and by three infant sons, Donald L. Peters and twins Raymond and Roland Peters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. in St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VNA, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446. Arrangements are by LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.
Obituaries for the children:
Doris Lorraine Peters: The Burlington Free Press (Burlington, VT), Sunday, 5 April 2015: (photo) Burlington - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Doris L. (Peters) Smith. The Good Lord called her name on Good Friday, April 3, 2015, at the ripe age of 91-1/2 years, after a brief illness. Her loving family was by her side in the University of Vermont Medical Center. She was born on Oct. 10, 1923, the daughter of Edward Roy Peters and Agnes Fontaine. She was the eldest of 19 children and attended Winooski schools. She married Floyd T. Smith on Feb. 1, 1941. Doris is survived by her four children, Joan Upson of Burlington, Floyd 'Tom' Smith and partner, Patty Flynn, of Leesburg, Fla., Dana Smith of Starksboro, and Debbie Jones of Essex Junction; four grandchildren, Michael and Cheryl O'Leary of Williston, Kim and Randy Fletcher of North Carolina, Jill and Kevin Garrison of Burlington, and Benjamin Smith of Starksboro; three great-grandchildren, Christopher Atwood of North Carolina, Kaitlin Garrison 'Katie Lady' (her precious), and Kevin Thomas Garrison, her gifted athlete. She was a member of St. Mark's Parish and Ladies of St. Mark's for many years. At St. Mark's Bazaar each year, she was famous for her homemade macaroni soup, fudge and wonderful pies. In her early years, she attended St. Mark's Mass every day. She enjoyed watching baseball and was best known for her baking, love, care and compassion she showed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was so proud of all of them. She was the rock and glue that held the family together. Her generosity was known to many. She will be deeply missed and always remembered. She is also survived by her siblings, sisters, Shirley and Francis Bergeron, Barbara and Red Manning, Arlene Norton, Gail Cameron, Beverly and Norman Faye, and Peggy Dillion; brothers, Robert Peters, Ken and Irene Peters, and Billy and Ann Peters; her best friend and neighbors for the past 40 years, Gary and Mary Ackel (her angel); along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd Smith, 15 years ago; brothers, Edward Roy 'Junior,' Howard, Leonard 'Porky,' Reginald, and Raymond Peters; and one sister, Betty Sturgeon. A special thanks to Sister Marie Feely who provided communion and came to visit her at her home; where she was so proud to have lived on her own. On a weekly basis, her brother, Ken and sister-in-law, Irene Peters, took her for lunches, shopping trips to Bon Ton and Macy's and provided her with lots of TLC these past years. Thanks to her tenants Garry Jones and Jull Bessette for helping her these past five years and for Garry being her 'handy man.' Special thanks to Frank Landry and the Baird 4 doctors and nurses for the support they showed these past few days. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at 11 a.m. in St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church in Burlington. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery in Winooski. There will be one hour of celebrating her life prior to the service, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, Burlington.
Tombstone Inscription, St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Winooski, VT: SMITH / Doris L. / Oct. 10, 1923 / Apr. 3, 2015 / JONES / ---a A. / --- 27, 1951 / (blank) / we love and miss / you Grandma / Jill, Kevins & Katie
Edward Roy Peters: The Burlington Free Press (VT), Wednesday, 6 May 1992: Leesburg, Fla./Burlington, Vt. - Edward "Pete" Peters Jr., 65, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 3, 1992, in his Florida home. He was born in Winooski, Vt., Nov. 9, 1926, the eldest son of Edward R. Sr. and Agnes (LaFountain) Peters. Sgt. Major Peters retired in 1986 from active military service, devoting 32 years to the Vermont Army National Guard, working full time at Camp Johnson as Commo Chief for the 1/86th Artillery, headquartered at the Williston Armory. Pete was also involved with the Vermont Military Academy, Mountain Warfare School at the Ethan Allen Firing Range, and finally, in Troop Command, where he achieved his highest military rank of command sergeant major. He also served a tour of duty in Germany and served in the Korean conflict prior to his tenure with the Vermont Army National Guard. He was a member of VFW Post 1767 in Winooski. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Theresa (Provost) Peters of Burlington; six children, Kathy Peters of Jericho, Edward R. Peters III of Grand Isle, Cynthia Hamel of Richmond, Sandra Scott of West Bolton, John Peters of West Bolton, and Rebecca Haley of Grand Isle; eight grandchildren, Jolene, Joshua, Heather, Jessica, Samantha, Amanda, Edward R. IV, and Chelsea; his mother, Agnes Peters of Winooski; seven brothers, Robert of Colchester, Howard of Bristol, Kenneth of Essex, Reginald of Colchester, Leonard of Bolton, Raymond of Essex, and William of South Burlington; eight sisters, Doris Smith of Burlington, Shirley Bergeron of Winooski, Elizabeth Sturgeon of Milton, Barbara Manning of Milton, Arlene Norton of Winooski, Gail Cameron of Essex, Beverly Fay of Shelburne, and Margaret Dillon of Bolton; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and close personal friends. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in LaVigne Funeral Home in Winooski, Vt. Interment will be in Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, with full military honors to be accorded. Visiting hours will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.
Tombstone Inscription, Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery, Colchester, VT: Edward / Roy / Peters Jr. / CSM / US Army / Korea / Nov. 9, 1926 / May 3, 1992
Richard Howard Peters: The Burlington Free Press (VT), Saturday, 30 July 2005: Colchester - Richard Howard Peters, 75, of Colchester lost his courageous battle with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma on July 28, 2005. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was cherished as a loving husband, a benevolent father and caring grandfather. He was respected as a businessman, was well-known for his generous nature, his willingness to help people, and his wonderful sense of humor. May we all hold his goodness in our hearts. Richard, the son of Edward Roy and Agnes Peters, was born Jan. 24, 1930, in Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington. He attended schools in Winooski. He served in the Air Force, was stationed in the Aleutian Islands, and was honorably discharged as a corporal in 1950. He was also a member of the Vermont National Guard until 1957. He was a member of Holy Cross parish and belonged to the B.P.O.E. 916. On Oct. 13, 1951, he married the love of his life, "His Doll," Paulette Fay. Richard successfully owned and operated two businesses, Vermont Fuel Oil Company and the Big Wheel Variety Store. In his retirement years, he enjoyed playing cards, dinners with family and friends, and visiting the Maine coast and Montreal. He especially took pleasure in his seven grandchildren and always had words of wisdom or a good joke for them. He leaves his loving wife of 53 years, Paulette; his children, Linda Benoit-Bilodeau and Dr. Richard Bilodeau, Richard and Mary Jane Peters, Brenda and Tracy Titus, Howard John and Rose Peters, and Lisa and Pierre Dufresne; his grandchildren, Jeffrey Benoit, Benjamin Peters, Sam and David Titus, John and Leah Peters, Paula Marie Dufresne; his brothers and sisters, Doris Smith, Theresa Peters, Robert and Gervais Peters, Kenneth and Irene Peters, Shirley and Francis Bergeron, Arlene and Glen Norton, Barbara and Franklin Manning, Leonard and Arlene Peters, Betty Sturgeon, Reginald Peters, Gail and Raymond Cameron, Raymond Peters, William and Anne Peters, Beverly and Norman Fay, Margaret and William Dillon; his in-laws, the Fay family, Robert and Pauline, Lionel and Susan, Paul and Vicki, Alan and Kathy, Neil and Carol, Claire and the late Claude Fay. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, godchildren, and his good friends, Tim, Karole, Ali and Austin Myers. He was predeceased by a daughter, Jean Louise Peters; his brother, Edward Roy Peters Jr.; his mother and father, Edward Roy and Agnes Peters; and three brothers-in-law, Floyd Smith, Robert Sturgeon and Lemuel Rouille. The family thanks Dr. Paul Unger and his wonderful staff, Dr. Roland, and the staff at the Radiation Oncology Department, and the staff at VNA and Hospice, especially Marty. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church. A reception will be held in Holy Cross Parish Hall following the Mass. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Winooski. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made in memory of Richard Peters to the VNA, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester Vt. 05446, or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 6 Automation Lane, Albany, N.Y. 12205. Arrangements are by the Ready Funeral and Cremation Service, North Chapel, 934 North Ave., Burlington.
Tombstone Inscription, St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Winooski, VT: The Lord said follow me / PETERS / Richard H. / 1930 - 2005 / our daughter / Jean L. / 1962 - 1990 / Paulette H. / 1933 - (blank)
Reginald Royce Peters: The Burlington Free Press (VT), Friday, 22 April 2011: Winooski - Reginald R. Peters, 76, of Winooski, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 17, 2011, at his home in Winooski. He was born in Burlington on Dec. 24, 1934, the son of the late Edward and Agnes (Fontain) Peters, Sr. Reginald attended Winooski School and later served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Reginald was predeceased by his brothers, Edward R., Jr., Richard, Raymond, and Leonard; and his sister, Elizabeth Sturgeon. He is survived by his son, Leroy Stenson and his two children of Missouri; his brothers, Robert, Kenneth and wife, Irene, and William and wife, Ann; his sisters, Doris Smith, Shirley Bergeron and husband, Glenn, Gail Cameron, Beverly Fay and her husband, Norman, and Margaret Dillon; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday April 27, 2011, at 11 a.m. in the Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester. Military Honors will be accorded to Mr. Peters by members of the Vermont Army National Guard. Arrangements are by the LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St. in Winooski.
Tombstone Inscription, Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery, Colchester, VT: Reginald R. Peters / SP3 / US Army / Korea / Dec. 24, 1934 - Apr. 17, 2011
Elizabeth Ann 'Betty' Peters: The Burlington Free Press (VT), Tuesday, 3 July 2007: Milton - Elizabeth "Betty" Sturgeon, 71, died Sunday, July 1, 2007, at her home in Milton, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Betty was born in Winooski on May 17, 1936, the daughter of Roy and Agnes (LaFountain) Peters. She was married to Robert Sturgeon, who predeceased her in 2002. Betty held many different jobs. She owned the Village Roost and Betty's Restaurant, where she made many friends. She was an avid bingo player and anyone who met Betty loved her. She had many friends and was loved by all. Betty is survived by her children, Patricia Stone and her husband, Larry of St. Albans, Robert Sturgeon and his wife, Linda of Franklin; three grandsons, Shawn Sturgeon and his wife, Mary, David Sturgeon and friend Erika, and Curtis Demore; three granddaughters, Stacey Demore, Melissa Cota and her husband Casey, and April Stone and her friend Mark; by her great-grandchildren, Logan and Ashlyn Sturgeon and Jonathan Madden; seven sisters; five brothers; many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Sharon Maskell, in 2003. Betty's family would like to extend a very special thanks to a very special niece, Debbie Jones, and two very special caregivers, Marge Forant and Sam Church. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Shelburne Village Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Visiting hours will be Friday, July 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.
Barbara Peters: The Burlington Free Press (VT), Sunday, 16 June 2019: (photo) Ladson, SC - Barbara Jean Manning, 82, Ladson, SC/Milton, VT, died Monday, June 10, 2019 in Hollywood, S.C. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 4-7 pm in the Minor Funeral and Cremation Center in Milton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 11am in St. Ann Catholic Church in Milton.
- Obituary: Ladson, S.C./Milton/VT - Barbara Jean Manning, 82, died Monday, June 10, 2019 in Hollywood, S.C. Barbara was born on September 27, 1937 in Colchester, VT the daughter of Edward and Agnes (Lafountaine) Peters. On October 3, 1953, she married Franklin 'Red' Manning at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski, VT. Barb loved spending time with her family, shopping, making Cursillo's, and playing bingo and cards with friends. She is survived by her loving husband Red Manning of Ladson, SC, her son Michael Manning and wife Mary Lou of Ladson, SC, her daughters Susan Goulette and her husband Ken of Summerville, SC and Holly Wooster and her husband Raymond of Brunswick, GA, by 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, her brothers Ken, Bob and Bill Peters and her sisters Bev Fay, Gail Cameron, Arlene Norton, Peggy Dillon and Shirley Bergeron. Several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Kevin Manning and granddaughter Melissa Manning, and by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Memorials in Barb's memory may be made to either the American Cancer Society or to the Hospice of the Champlain Valley. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 4-7pm in the Minor Funeral and Cremation Center in Milton. A prayer service will be held at 7pm by Fr. Feltz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 11am in St. Ann Catholic Church in Milton.
Leonard Louis Peters: The Burlington Free Press (VT), Monday, 18 April 2011: Winooski - Leonard L. "Porky" Peters, 70, of Winooski died suddenly on Friday, April 15, 2011. Leonard was born in Winooski on Oct. 20, 1940, the son of Edward R. Peters, Sr. and Agnes L. (Fountain) Peters. Leonard's lifetime profession was Auto Body Sales and Repair. He was active in the Vermont Army National Guard for eight years. His lifetime hobbies included gardening, hunting, and fishing. Leonard spent many hours of fun and laughter with his special friend, Lenny McDonald, among many others enjoying these pastimes. Leonard had a special way of touching people and could bring laughter and smiles to any situation. He will be greatly missed. Leonard is survived by his wife of 48 years, Arlene (Bourgault) Peters; his daughter, Kelly and her husband, Vincent Nappa, Jr., of Rockport, Mass.; his brothers, Robert, Kenneth and wife, Irene, Reginald, and William and wife, Ann; his sisters, Doris Smith, Shirley Bergeron and husband, Francis, Barbara Manning and husband, Franklin, Arlene Norton and husband, Glenn, Gail Cameron, Beverly Fay and husband, Norman, and Margaret Dillon; and several nieces and nephews, Leonard was predeceased by his brothers, Edward R. Jr., Richard, and Raymond; and his sister, Elizabeth Sturgeon. A time for friends and family to gather in Leonard's honor will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, and Cremation Service, 132 Main St. in Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 12 noon at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski. All friends and family are invited to a reception at the V.F.W. in Winooski following the service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Raymond A. Peters: The Burlington Free Press (VT), Wednesday, 12 April 2006: Essex Junction - Raymond A. Peters, 64, of Essex Junction passed away peacefully on April 10, 2006, in the Respite House, with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Ray was born Dec. 14, 1941, in Wiuooski, the son of the late Edward R. and Agnes L. Peters. Raymond is survived by Becky, his love, life and soul mate; her children, Dawn Belden and her husband, Jeff, and their son, Justin, and Craig Bromley; Ray's sisters, Doris Smith, Shirley Bergeron and her husband, Armand, Betty Sturgeon, Barbara Manning and her husband, Franklin, Arlene Norton and Glenn, Gail Cameron and her husband, Ray, Beverly Fay and her husband, Norman, Margaret Dillon and her husband, William; sisters-in-law Theresa Peters and Paulette Peters; his brothers, Robert Peters and his wife, Gervaise, Kenneth Peters and his wife, Irene, Reginald Peters, Leonard Peters and his wife, Arlene, William Peters and his wife, Anne; and many, many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by two brothers, Edward and Richard Peters. Ray served in the Army and also the Air National Guard. Ray was employed for many years as a body shop manager, and also worked for Mitec in Williston. Ray loved fishing, hunting and the Yankees. Many thanks to Vermont Respite House for all the love and care they gave to Ray. Thank you! A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 12, at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Respite House, Williston, Vt.. Arrangements are with the LaVigne Funeral Home, Winooski.
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