Continuation of tree (11th child of Rufin Pitre/Josephine Doiron); all known surname descendants:
7 Gelase Pitre b: 5 July 1842 St. Augustine, Rustico, PEI; d: 6 January 1929 Summerside, PEI
+'Beatrice' Theodosie Doucet b: 3 October 1841 Rustico, PEI; m: 10 November 1863 St. Augustine, Rustico, PEI [Abraham/Blanche Gallant]; d: 26 May 1918 Summerside, PEI
8 Benoit Pitre b: 31 October 1864 St. Augustine, Rustico, PEI; d: 19 July 1951 Parrsboro, Cumberland, NS
+Jessie McDonald b: March 1876 Port Mulgrave, NS; m: 6 May 1896 Gloucester, Essex, MA [Ronald/Mary Ann ---]; d: 8 October 1901 Roxbury, Suffolk, MA
*2nd Wife of Benoit Pitre:
+Lillian Cecelia Chandler b: 25 July 1879 Boston, Suffolk, MA; m: Abt. 1903; d: 12 March 1965 Parrsboro, Cumberland, NS
8 Philomene 'Euphemia' Pitre b: 1 January 1866 St. Augustine, Rustico, PEI; d: 13 January 1941 Lewiston, Androscoggin, ME
+Peter John Arsenault b: 1873 PEI; m: 3 September 1895 PEI [Silas/Mary Wedge]; d: 1939 Lewiston, Androscoggin, ME
8 Marie 'Minnie' Pitre b: 31 July 1867 Matapedia, QUE; d: Aft. January 1941 Boston, Suffolk, MA
8 Catherine Pitre b: 29 December 1869 Matapedia, QUE; d: Aft. 1881
8 Eugenie Pitre b: 2 November 1872 St. Augustine, Rustico, PEI; d: 17 June 1936 Auburn, Androscoggin, ME
+John James Gallant b: 2 September 1870 Summerside, PEI; m: 20 October 1891 St. Paul, Summerside, PEI [Bernard/Madeleine Desroches]; d: 22 December 1907 Bingham, Somerset, ME (internal hemorrhage caused by a lathe falling upon him)
8 Gelase James Peters b: 18 October 1874 St. Paul, Summerside, PEI; d: 15 September 1943 West Roxbury, Suffolk, MA
+Loretta M. Wall b: 23 January 1878 Massachusetts; m: 20 September 1899 Boston, Suffolk, MA [James/Marie Breen]; d: 31 December 1963 Marstons Mills, Barnstable, MA
8 Joseph Peters b: 10 August 1876 St. Anthony, Bloomfield, PEI; d: 29 July 1893 St. Anthony, Bloomfield, PEI
8 Peter Alexander Pitre b: 29 August 1878 St. Anthony, Bloomfield, PEI; d: 12 March 1931 Boston, Suffolk, MA
+Delia Walsh b: Abt. 1883 Co. Mayo, Ireland; m: 21 June 1914 Boston, Suffolk, MA [Michael/Mary ---]; d: 16 December 1930 Jamaica Plain, Suffolk, MA
8 Guillaume 'William Abraham' Pitre b: 18 October 1880 St. Anthony, Bloomfield, PEI; d: 24 February 1916 Summerside, PEI
8 Cecilia Peters b: 5 April 1883 St. Paul, Summerside, PEI; d: 19 November 1933 Summerside, PEI
+Jean Wilfred Gaudet b: 13 July 1877; m: 1905 Summerside, PEI [Jean Norbert/Veronique Gallant]; d: 24 February 1910 Summerside, PEI
*2nd Husband of Cecilia Peters:
+ Charles Arsenault b: Abt. 1883 PEI; m: 5 November 1917 Summerside, PEI; d: Aft. November 1933
Notes for Gelase Pitre:
Census
- 1881
PEI, Alberton Creek, Lot 5: Jelose Peters 39 (fisherman), wife Beatrice
39, Benedict 16, Euphemia 15, Mary 13, Catherine 11, Eugenia 9, James 7, Joseph
5, Peter 3, William 8 months.
- 1891 PEI, Lot SSA1: Jelas Peters 49 (fisherman), wife Beatrice 49,
Euphemia 25 (dressmaker), Eugenia 18, James 16, Joseph 15, Peter 13, William 10,
Cecilia 8. [Marie 24, Catherine 22 - ?]
- 1901 PEI, Lot SSA1: Jelos Pitre 58, wife Betrico D. 59, Celic 16
[Marie 34, Catherine 32, Peter 22 &
Guillaume 20 - ??]
- 1911
- 1921 PEI, Summerside: Charles Arsenault 38 tailor/own shop, wife Celia 38, Ralph 2, Chester Goulet 14, widowed father-in-law Gelas Peters 79 craftsman.
Obituary: Charlotte Guardian (PEI), Thursday, 10 January 1929: There passed peacefully to his Eternal Rest on Sunday morning last, January 6th, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Charles Arsenault, one of Summerside's oldest and most respected residents in the person of Mr. Jelos Peters, aged 87 years. The deceased was a native of Rustico and in his early life taught school for a number of years in this Province and also in the Province of Quebec. Fifty-six years ago he came to Summerside and undertook the management of a limekiln on Upper Central Street for the late Mr. Harry Green, then Postmaster. Mr. Peters also engaged in fishing and was a man who could put his hand to any useful work, and whose character was that of a man of honor and integrity. There are left to cherish his memory out of a family of ten children, four daughters and three sons as follows: Mrs. Peter Arsenault, and Mrs. Jas. Gallant, of Auburn, Maine, Miss Minnie, in Boston and Mrs. Chas. Arsenault, Summerside; Benjamin in Halifax, and James and Peter in Boston, to all of whom the deep sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended. The funeral took place on Tuesday to St. Paul's Church and cemetery, being largely attended, Rev. Urban Gillis being the officiating priest.
Tombstone Inscription: St. Paul's Cemetery, Summerside, PEI: PETERS / in memory / Gelas / Beatrice / Catherine / Celia / Joseph / William
Notes for 'Beatrice' Theodosie Doucet:
Obituary: Charlottetown Guardian (PEI), 30 May 1918: The deep sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Jelas Peters, and family, of Summerside in the death of Mrs. Peters, an estimable Christian lady, who passed away last Sunday evening after an illness of some months. The remains were laid to rest Tuesday morning in the Catholic Cemetery at Summerside, the funeral being largely attended.
Obituaries for the children:
Philomene 'Euphemia' Pitre: Le Messager (Lewiston, ME), Tuesday, 14 January 1941: Arsenault - Mrs. Pierre Arsenault, nee Euphemie Peters, died yesterday afternoon at the C. M. G. Hospital, at the age of 74 years, after a year of illness. Born at Bloomfield, Prince Edward Island, she had lived here for many years and was a member of the Auburn Townsend Club No. 2. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Carroll Robinson, of Kittery; two sons, Ernest of Milo and William, of Oakland, Calif.; two brothers, Benjamin Peters, of Halifax, Nova Scotia and James Peters, of Dorchester, Mass.; one sister, Miss Minnie Peters, of Boston and several nieces. The body is on display at the funeral home of Conley & Fahey, and the date and time of the service will be announced later.
Tombstone Inscription, Mount Hope Cemetery, Lewiston, ME: ARSENAULT / 1873 Peter John 1939 / 1867 Euphemia A. 1941
Eugenie Pitre: The Lewiston Daily Sun (Lewiston, ME), Thursday, 18 June 1936: Mrs. Eugenia Peters Gallant, widow of James J. Gallant, died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert L. Prout, 75 Shepley street, Auburn, where she had made her home for some time. Mrs. Gallant had been in failing health about a year. She was born at Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Nov. 12, 1872, the daughter of John and Beatrice Peters. Mr. Gallant's death occurred in 1907, and Mrs. Gallant had divided her time between Washington, and Auburn since 1915. She attended the Congregational church and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are a son, Dr. B. R. Gallant of Conway, N.H.; two daughters, Mrs. Herbert L. Prout of Auburn and Mrs. James E. Ewen of Washington; and four grandchildren, Thelma, Dorothy and Herbert Prout Jr., Auburn, and Miss Olive Gallant of Washington. The remains will be taken to Bingham for interment.
Gelase James Peters: Boston Globe Boston, MA), Friday, 17 September 1943: Peters - In West Roxbury, Sept. 15, James G., beloved husband of Loretta M. (Wall) Peters, residence 4907 Washington st., formerly of 107 Sawyer ave., Dorchester. Funeral from the Adams Funeral Home, Roslindale, Saturday, Sept. 18, at 8 a.m. High Mass of Requiem at the Chapel of St. Theresa's Church, West Roxbury, at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Late member of St. Peter's Ushers Club and Boston Social Club. Visiting hours 2-5 and 7-10.
Peter Alexander Pitre: Charlottetown Guardian (PEI), Saturday, 14 March 1931: Mrs. Charles Arsenault has received the sad news of the death of her brother, Mr. Peter A. Peters at his home in Boston, Mass., on Thursday. It is particularly sad as his wife passed away only last Christmas. They leave five small children. Mr. Peters was the son of the late Jelos Peters of Summerside and was well known here although he had lived for many years in the States and was employed on the railway. He had not been well since an operation about two year's ago, and his death was not unexpected. He was about 55 years of age. Besides his five children there are left to mourn four sisters and two brothers namely: Mrs. Charles Arsenault of Summerside; Mrs. Peter Arsenault and Mrs. Eugene Arsenault of Aubin, Maine; and Miss Minnie Peters of Boston; Mr. Benjamin Peters of Halifax, N.S., and Mr. James Peters of Boston to all of whom the sympathy of Island friends is extended.
Guillaume Pitre: Charlottetown Guardian (PEI) Saturday, 26 February 1916: Sad Death - The death occurred at the home of his parents, Jelos and Mrs. Peters, Summerside, on Thursday last, of their youngest son, William. Deceased, who was 35 years of age, had been troubled for some years with lung trouble, about a year ago being unable to continue work returned from Boston to his home, since which time he continued to weaken, death taking place as noted above. Besides a sorrowing father and mother there are left to mourn three brothers and four sisters, as follows: - Mrs. Jas. Gallant, of Brighton, Maine; Mrs. Peter Arsenault, of Milo, Me.; Benj. Peters, postmaster at Kedgwick, N.B.; James on the police force, Boston; Peter in the Government warehouses, Boston Harbour; Miss Minnie Peters, Boston; and Mrs. Wilburt Gaudet, Summerside. The funeral was held yesterday morning to St. Paul's Church, where the service of Requiem High Mass was celebrated by the pastor, Rev. J. C. McLean, thence to the R.C. Cemetery. To the bereaved family the Guardian joins in deepest sympathy.
Cecilia Peters: Charlottetown Guardian (PEI), Tuesday, 21 November 1933: There passed away on Sunday in the Prince County Hospital at the age of 84 years, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Charles Arsenault. The deceased lady was a native of Summerside, the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jeloies Peters, and lived most of her life in Summerside, where she was very highly esteemed. Mrs. Arsenault had a very kind disposition and during her lifetime did many kind and charitable deeds. She was a member of the Holy Family and a devout member of St. Paul's Church. Mrs. Arsenault was twice married, her first husband was the late Wilber Gaudet of Summerside, whose son Chester is left to mourn. Her second husband, Charles Arsenault and one son, Ralph, are left to mourn, besides the following brothers and sisters: James Peters, of Boston; Benjamin Peters of Halifax; Miss Minnie Peters of Boston; Mrs. Gallant and Mrs. Arsenault of Alban, Maine, to whom much sympathy is extended. The funeral is taking place this morning at 9 o'clock to St. Paul's Church and cemetery.
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