Continuation of tree (1st child of Leon Pitre/Catherine Leclerc); all known surname descendants:
9 Francois Melville Pitre b: 29 July 1895 Ste. Anne, Hope River, PEI; d: 23 December 1990 Ottawa, ONT
+Mary Eugenie DesRoches b: 2 February 1899 Tignish, PEI; m: 12 September 1923 St. Mark's, Charlottetown, PEI [Emanuel/Gertrude Aurelia Gaudet]; d: 14 November 1976 Ottawa, ONT
10 Rita Anna Peters b: 13 November 1924 St. Jean Baptiste, Ottawa, Carleton, ONT; d: 10 December 2014 Ottawa, ONT
+Arthur Joseph Arsenault b: 8 October 1919 Palmer Road, PEI; m: 1 December 1951 St. Georges, Ottawa, Carleton, ONT [Jean M./Elizabeth Basque]; d: 1 November 1999 Ottawa, ONT
10 Norbert Emmett Melville Peters b: 6 June 1926 St. Patrick, Ottawa, ONT; d: 28 May 1986 Vanvouver, BC
+Cecilia Irma Roy b: 1928 Regina, SASK; m: 6 May 1950 St. Georges, Ottawa, Carleton, ONT [Laurent/Eva Friesen]; d: 11 November 2011 Brampton, Peel, ONT
10 Norma Evelyn Teresa Peters b: 18 October 1930 St. Georges, Ottawa, Carleton, ONT; d: 14 January 2013 Ottawa, ONT
+Charles Frederick Real b: 24 June 1927 St. Patrice, Ottawa, ONT; m: 29 September 1951 St. Georges, Ottawa, Carleton, ONT [William Harris/Mary Noonan]; d: 1 December 2003 Ottawa, ONT
10 Mary Catherine Loraine Peters b: 12 August 1934 St. Georges, Ottawa, Carleton, ONT; d: Aft. December 2014
+James Alexander Shields b: 3 March 1929 St. Johns, Osgoode, ONT; m: 11 October 1958 Sts. Martyrs Canadiens, Ottawa, Carleton, ONT [Stephen/Margaret Doyle]
10 Margaret Eleanor Peters b: 12 March 1941 St. Georges, Ottawa, Carleton, ONT; d: Aft. December 2014
+Michael Redmond
Notes for Francois Melville Pitre:
Census
- 1911 PEI, Toronto, Lot 23: Francis Peters 15, living with family of Cyriac Gallant 64.
- 1921
- 1931 Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario: Francis M. Peters 35 acct/dom gov't, wife Minnie 32, Rita 6, Norbert 4, Norma 7 months (Dalhousie ward)
WWI records: Francis Melville Peters; b. 29 Jul 1895 Mayfield, PEI; Lot 23, Martin PEI; civil servant; Mrs. Leon Peters (mother).
Obituary: The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, ONT), Monday, 24 December 1990: (photo) Francis Melville Peters, In hospital on Sunday, December 23, 1990. Frank Peters, aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Mary DesRoches. Dear father of Rita (Mrs. Arthur Arsenault), Norma (Mrs. Charles Real), Lorraine (Mrs. James Shields and Eleanor (Mrs. Michael Redmond). Predeceased by his son, Norbert. Loving grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Peters was born in Hope River, P.E.I., the son of the late Leon and Catherine (Leclair) Peters. He was educated at Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown and later completed courses in Accountancy and Auditing Principles. At one time a school teacher, he came to Ottawa in 1916 to join the Finance Department of the Public Service. When the Bank of Canada assumed management of the Public Debt in 1938 he became Deputy Chief of the Public Debt Division and in 1954 was named Chief. He retired from the Public Service in 1960 after 43 years of continuous service. Mr. Peters was an active member of his community. He was Chairman of the Separate School Trustees' Association, the Ottawa Boys' Club, St. Vincent de Paul Society and St. George's Parish. In 1952, he introduced the Credit Union Movement on a parachial basis to the Ottawa area, assisted in the formation of the first parent-teacher association in the city and was a pioneer member of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Action. The Ottawa Community Chest (United Way) named him an Honourary Director for his years of dedicated service to that organization. He was also named Honourary President of the Civil Service Mutual Benefit Society for his dedicated service over many years. For his meritorious service to education, Mr. Peters was awarded the Honourary Degree of L.L.D. from the University of Ottawa. He was awarded Coronation Medals from both King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II for his distinguished service to Canada and was made a Knight of St. Gregory the Great by His Holiness Pope Pius XII for his services as Director of the Marian Congress. He also received the Award of Merit from the Ontario Separate School Trustees' Association in recognition of his service as a member of the Nepean and Ottawa Separate School Boards over a period of some 36 years, during most of which he fulfilled the role of Chairman. Friends may call at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass Thursday at 10 a.m. in Resurrection of Our Lord Church. Interment, Notre Dame Cemetery. Sincerest thanks to the staff at St. Patrick's Home and the Elisabeth Bryere Health Centre. In memoriam donations to the charity of one's choice appreciated.
Tombstone Inscription, Notre Dame Cemetery, Carleton, Ottawa, ONT: PETERS / Mary E. / 1899 - 1976 / beloved wife of / Francis M. / 1895 - 1990 / together forever
Notes for Mary Eugenie DesRoches:
Obituary: The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, ONT), Monday, 15 November 1976: Peters (nee DesRoches) Mrs. Mary E. In hospital on Sunday, November 14, 1976, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Francis M. Peters and dear mother of Norbert, Beaconfield, Quebec; (Rita) Mrs. Arthur Arsenault; (Norma) Mrs. Charles Real; (Lorraine) Mrs. James Shields; (Eleanor) Mrs. Michael Redmond, all of Ottawa; 19 grandchildren also survive. Dear sister of Edward, Arthur and Gilbert all of Tignish, Prince Edward Island and (Lorette) Mrs. Alphy Martin, Westbrooke, Maine. Predeceased by her sister Annie Richard and her brother Frank. Friends may call at McEvoy Shields Funeral Home, 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 Monday and Tuesday. Funeral Wednesday to Canadian Martyrs Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Notre Dame Cemetery.
Obituaries for the children:
Rita Anna Peters: The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, ONT), Saturday, 13 December 2014: (photo) Arsenault, Rita Anna. Peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Arsenault. Loving mother of Marie (Brian Evenchick), Louise, Catherine (Debby Savoy), Denise (Brian White) and Carol Ann (Susan Moir). Predeceased by her daughter Lorraine. Cherished grandmother of Chris, Lisa (Chris Fagan) and Eric. Sister of Lorraine Shields and Eleanor Redmond. Special thank you to the staff of the West End Villa for the care and compassion given to our mother. Friends are invited to share in the Celebration of her Life at St. Augustine's Church, Ottawa, on Saturday, December 27, 2014 from 10-11 a.m. A Memorial Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Rita, please consider the Hospice Care Ottawa. Funeral arrangements in the care of Kelly Funeral Home, Ottawa.
Tombstone Inscription, Notre Dame of Ottawa Cemetery, Ottawa, ONT: ARSENAULT / 1953 Lorraine 1971 / beloved daughter of / 1919 Arthur 1999 / 1924 Rita 2014
Norbert Emmett Melville Peters: The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, ONT), Monday, 2 June 1986: Peters, Norbert M. Accidentally in Vancouver, B.C., May 28, 1986, in his 60th year. Dear son of Frances M. Peters. Husband of Cecilia Roy. Father of Norbert, Daniel, Mary, Kenneth, Claire and Eric. Dear brother of Rita (Mrs. Arthur Arsenault), Norma (Mrs. Charles Real), Lorraine (Mrs. Jim Shields) and Eleanor (Mrs. Michael Redmond). Memorial service Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. Resurrection at Our Lord Church. In memoriam donations to St. Patrick's Home Building Fund or charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Norma Evelyn Teresa Peters: The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, ONT), Thursday, 17 January 2013: Real, Norma. Peacefully, at the Saint-Vincent Hospital on Monday, January 14, 2013, age 82. Norma Evelyn Real (nee Peters) beloved wife of the late Charles Frederick Real. Loving mother of Patricia Richardson (Robert), Stephen Real, Pamela Snider (Robert) and the late David Real. Cherished grandmother of David, Jeffrey, Kevin, Jenna and Trevor. Great-grandmother to Ashton. Will be sadly missed by her sisters Rita Arsenault, Lorraine Shields, Eleanor Redmond and her late brother Norbert Peters. A special thank you to the staff of the Saint-Vincent Hospital for their care and compassion. Friends and family may visit the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, Ottawa on Friday, January 18, 2013 from 2 to 4 pm & 6 to 8 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at the Resurrection of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, Ottawa on Saturday at 11 am. For those who wish, donations may be made to Parkinson Society Ottawa.
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