Continuation of tree (3rd child of Nazaire Pitre/Rufine Doiron); all known surname descendants:
9 Francois Albert Pitre b: 21 August 1891 St. Anthony, Bloomfield, PEI; d: 8 February 1963 Farmington, Franklin, ME
+Stephanie Rose Delima Aubin b: 25 April 1908 Berlin, Coos, NH; m: 8 June 1925 Berlin, Coos, NH [Napoleon/Marie Louise Aubert] (divorced); d: 20 July 1938 New Hampton, Belknap, NH
10 Josephine Peters b: 7 March 1926 Milan, Coos, NH; d: 12 July 2016 Wilton, Franklin, ME
+Arthur Cecil Eaton b: 8 December 1925 Reading, Middlesex, MA; m: 6 May 1944 [James/Luella ---; d: 9 April 1986 Portland, Cumberland, ME
Notes for Francois Albert Pitre:
Census
- 1911 PEI, Duvar: Widow Dauphine Pitre 48, Sylvain 21, Albert 18, Precille 17.
- 1920/1
- 1930 Berlin, Coos, New Hampshire: Patrick G. Doiron 45 laborer/sulphite mill, wife Vitanine 39, Ernest 12, boarder Josephine Peters 4 years 1 month. (Frank 38, Stephanie 22?)
- 1940
- 1950
WWI registration records: Frank Albert Peters; Berlin, Coos, NH; born 20 Oct 1892 (Lot 5, PEI); mother; tall height, slight build; gray eyes & dark brown hair; single.
MA Naturalization Records: admitted 20 September 1918 - Frank Albert Peters, res 1401 Main Street, Berlin, NH, Camp Devens, b. 20 Oct 1891 PEI, soldier/farm hand, unmarried
Obituary: Sun Journal (Lewiston-Auburn, ME), Friday, 8 February 1963: Farmington - The blood-stained body of an elderly laborer was found this morning in a woodshed behind a camp where he lived alone. Frank Peters, 73, had apparently been dead several hours, when his body was discovered by a friend, who had gone to the camp to have dinner with him, officials revealed. Dr. Wallace H. Duffy, Franklin County medical examiner, said it appeared Peters had been dragged into the shed. His body lay on top of a bucksaw which also bore bloodstains. One of the man's pockets had been pulled out. His glasses and their case were found in the snow outside. The camp was locked from the outside with a padlock but the key was not on Peters' person, Sheriff Dwight Landers said. Neighbors were quoted by officials as saying they heard a rumpus in the camp vicinity, last night. Officials said the body was found by George Swain, who had been driven to the area by Philip Bacon, a taxi operator. Swain shouted to Bacon and the two returned to Farmington to notify the sheriff's office. A pensioner who did odd jobs, Peters worked Thursday at the W. W. Small hardware store. His camp was situated just beyond the new high school. Officials said they were waiting to confer with County Attorney Calvin Sewall of Wilton, who was said to be in Augusta, before taking further action. Peters has a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Eaton, who lives in Farmington.
- Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME), Sunday, 10 February 1963: Farmington - The Franklin County Sheriff's Dept. said Saturday night it had uncovered 'new evidence' in its investigation into the mysterious death of Frank A. Peters at his camp home here. The blood-stained body of the 73-year-old laborer was found Friday in the woodshed near the Upper Middle Street camp where he lived alone. Kenneth L. French of Farmington, criminal investigator for the sheriff's department, said the 'new evidence' had been found at the scene. He declined, however, to disclose what it is. French and Sheriff Dwight Lander Saturday found Peter's new combination mittens and gloves and pocketbook in the camp. They said a key to the camp was still missing. The two officers and County Atty. Calvin Sewall of Wilton questioned several persons Saturday and recalled two others for further interrogation. Medical Examiner Wallace H. Duffy of Farmington said he was withholding a death verdict until he received a full report on the autopsy performed by Dr. Charles F. Branch of Lewiston, pathologist. He was assisted by Duffy and Medical Examiner Harry Brinkman, also of Farmington. The officials said that other than superficial cuts, there were no other marks on the body. Exposure, they said, has not been ruled out as the cause of death. Funeral services for the victim will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at 71 Main St. with the Rev. Ronald Walden, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. He was born Aug. 20, 1889, at Bloomfield, Prince Edward Island, son of Nazaire and Josephine Peters. He came here 25 years ago from Berlin, N.H. Mr. Peters served during World War I. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Eaton of West Farmington, a sister, Mrs. Priscilla Lamere of Berlin, N.H., five grandsons and three granddaughters. Entombment will be at Riverside Cemetery in the spring.
Tombstone Inscription, Fairview Cemetery, Farmington, ME: Frank A. Peters / 1892 - 1963
Obituary for the child:
Josephine Peters: Wilton - Josephine P. Eaton, 90, of
Wilton, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away suddenly
with family and friends by her side Tuesday, July 12, 2016. She was born
on March 7, 1926, in Milan, N.H., daughter of Frank and Stephanie (Aubin)
Peters. On May 6, 1944, she married Arthur C. Eaton.
Together, they had nine children. She was the richest mother (recycled
teenager) in the world. She enjoyed crocheting, dancing and playing cards.
She will be remembered for her giving personality and loved spending time with
her family and friends. She is survived by sons, Richard, Steven, David
and Paul Eaton; daughters, Priscilla Atwood, Barbara Nault, and Bette
Robbins; grandchildren; great- and great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years; her son, Arthur A.; and
daughter, Julia M.; and two great-grandsons.
- Lewiston Sun Journal, 22 July 2016 - Funeral Notice: EATON -
Josephine P., 90, of Wilton, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016. A
celebration of new beginnings will be held on Sunday, July 31, at 4pm, at the
Fairview Cemetery in Farmington. It is open to the public with David Eaton
officiating and music by Sammie Angel. A potluck gathering will follow
(weather permitting) at 414 High Street, Farmington. Arrangements are
under the care and direction of Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service, 488
Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.
Tombstone Inscription, Fairview Cemetery, Farmington, ME: wife / Josephine P. Eaton / 'teenager' / Mar. 7, 1926 - July 12, 2016
Back one generation to parents of Francois Albert Pitre
Items in RED have been verified against parish register entries.
- New Hampshire items in RED from online records.
Last updated: 4 October 2024.