Continuation of tree (2nd child of Isaac Louis 'Henry' Peat/Marie Elizabeth Caroline Ranger); all known surname descendants:
9 Joseph Xavier William Pitt (aka Peat) b: 3 May 1915 Sts. Anges Gardiens, Lachine, QUE; d: 2 May 2003 Bennington, Bennington, VT
+Lillian Ida Scott b: 10 January 1913 Adams, Berkshire, MA; m: 30 May 1938 Adams, Berkshire, MA [Charles/Agnes Smith]; d: 24 May 2004 Bennington, Bennington, VT
10 William Peat b: 15 July 1939 North Adams, Berkshire, MA; d: 14 July 2021 Bennington, Bennington, VT
+Linda M. Smachetti b: 14 June 1942; m: 17 August 1963 [Lawrence/---]; d: Aft. July 2021
10 Mary Elizabeth Peat b: 1944 North Adams, Berkshire, MA; d: Aft. May 2004
+Walter Lincoln Barber b: Abt. 1940 Bennington, Bennington, VT; m: 20 April 1963 Bennington, Bennington, VT [Walter L./Harriet ---]
Notes for Joseph Xavier William Pitt:
Census
- 1940 North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts: William Peat 23 clerk/print works, wife Lillian 26, William Jr. 8 months.
- 1950 North Adams, Berkshire, MA: William Peet 34 salesman/retail paper & paint, wife Lillian I. 35, William Jr. 10, Mary E. 5.
WWII Records: William Peat, res. 156 Union St., North Adams, MA; b. 3 May 1915 Lachine, Quebec; contact wife Mrs. Lillian Ida Peat; 5' 7", 140 lbs., brown eyes & black hair, light complexion; 16 Oct 1940 North Adams, MA.
Obituary: Rutland Herald (VT), Friday, 2 May 2003 - Bennington: William Peat Sr., 87, a former resident of Port Orange, Fla., died May 2, 2003, at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Bennington County, through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, Bennington. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home.
- Mr. William Peat Sr., 87, a longtime resident of Bennington and a former resident of Port Orange, Fla., died Friday morning, May 2, 2003 at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. He was born May 3, 1915 in Lachine, Canada and he grew up in North Adams, Mass. He was a decorated World War II veteran, serving in the United States Navy with the Pacific fleet on the U. S. S. Randolph as an original plank owner. He received the Purple Heart for wounds incurred when a Japanese suicide plane attacked his ship. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion in North Adams. Mr. Peat married the former Lillian Scott in May 30, 1938. As a youth he was an avid wrestler for the YMCA in North Adams. Mr. Peat was originally employed at Quinns Wallpaper and Paint Store in North Adams for a period of 28 years, prior to his move to Bennington in 1959. In Bennington he became co-owner of C. L. White’s Paint and Glass Company until his retirement in October of 1976. He was a loving and affectionate husband and generous provider to his family and his community. He will be remembered for his strong will, his caring and his sense of humor. Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter, five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and two sisters.
Tombstone Inscription, Southview Cemetery, North Adams, MA: William Peat / SKV2 US Navy / World War II / May 3, 1915 - May 2, 2003 / Purple Heart
Notes for Lillian Ida Scott:
Obituary: Rutland Herald (VT), Monday, 24
May 2004 - Bennington: Lillian I. Peat, 91, died May 24, 2004, at
Crescent Manor Care Centers. She was born Jan. 10, 1913, in Adams, Mass.,
the daughter of Charles and Agnes (Smith) Scott. She received her
education in Adams. She married William Peat Sr. on May 30, 1938,
in Adams. He died in 2003. Mrs. Peat was a member of Sacred Heart
St. Francis de Sales Church. She enjoyed gardening and walks with her
husband. Survivors include a son, William Peat Jr. of Bennington; a
daughter, Mary Barber of Bennington; a brother, Norman Scott of
Florida; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces,
nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by 16 siblings. A private
funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Bennington County Inc., through the
office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, Bennington.
Obituaries for the children:
William Peat: Mahar and Son Funeral Home (Bennington, VT): Bennington - William "Bill" Peat Jr., 81 and 364 days, passed away peacefully at home in Bennington, VT, surrounded by his family, on July 14, 2021 following a brief illness. Bill was known for his easy-going manner, gift of the gab, infectious smile and generosity to others. He was a master at making people feel at ease which guaranteed him a new friend every day. His number one priority was the well-being of his family. Bill was born on July 15, 1939, to Lillian (Scott) and William Peat Sr. in North Adams, MA. He graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1957 and completed a post graduate year at Brewster Academy. He served in the U.S. Air Force (1960-1964) and was stationed at Mildenhall, England where he lived with his wife, Linda (Smachetti). Upon their return, the couple settled in Bennington to work and raise a family. From 1964 to 2001, Bill was employed at C. L. White Glass, Inc. where he became the second-generation owner and operator of a successful family business. After years of hard work, Bill developed into a skilled tradesman and respected businessman. He employed his skills to generate high quality work and creative building solutions in a day when many jobs were custom made. He was frequently called on and eager to help with home improvement projects gone awry or to offer anything he possessed if meant it would improve someone else's day. In retirement, Bill and Linda lived in Bennington and Delray Beach, FL., where they relaxed during the winter months. They traveled extensively in this country and abroad with the network of friends they fostered through the years. He was predeceased by his son, Jonathan Peat (2017), with whom he was exceptionally close and whose death left an indelible scar. Bill is survived by Linda Peat, his loving wife of almost 58 years; a daughter Kristen and her husband David MacLean; a son Brian Peat and his wife Mema; four grand-daughters Sadie MacLean, Ellen MacLean Blanchard, Piper MacLean, Quinn Peat; and one great-grandson; as well as many relatives in the Peat and Smachetti families. The family invites the friends and relatives to call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 27th from 5 till 7pm. The funeral will be held at 11am on Wednesday, July 28th at Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church. A private burial will follow in the family lot at Park Lawn Cemetery. Relatives and Friends are invited to the Elks Club in Bennington for a reception at 1:00pm following the private burial. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Bill Peat may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association or the Bennington Rescue Squad through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home, Bennington, VT.
Tombstone Inscription, Park Lawn Cemetery, Bennington,
VT: PEAT / William Jr. / July 15, 1939 / July 14, 2021 / Linda M. / June
14, 1942 / (blank) / (reverse) Jonathan D. / Apr. 5, 1976 / Sept. 20, 2017
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Last updated: 2 November 2025.