Continuation of tree (11th child of Narcisse Pitre/2nd Wife Philomene Richard); all known surname descendants:
8 Urbain Peters b: 4 December 1890 St. Simon & St. Jude, Tignish, PEI; d: November 1965 Alberton, PEI
+Alice Maud Perry b: 10 September 1890 Tignish, PEI; m: Abt. 1915 [Francis/Veronique Arsenault]; d: Aft. November 1965
9 Joseph Edgar Peters b: 11 February 1917 Skinner's Pond, PEI; d: 28 November 2014 Alberton, PEI
+Melvina Mary Arsenault b: 6 July 1917 Skinner's Pond, PEI; m: 11 November 1941 Tignish, PEI [Joseph J./Beatrice Marie Gallant]; d: 23 August 2013 Alberton, PEI
9 Joseph Omer Peters b. 1 April 1918 Tignish, PEI; d: Bef. 1921
9 Francis Peters b: Abt. 1919 Skinner's Pond, PEI; d: 11 October 1934 Alberton, PEI
9 Olive Peters b: 25 February 1921 Skinner's Pond, PEI; d: 4 December 1921 Skinner's Pond, PEI
9 Georgina Peters b: Abt. 1923; d: Bet. June 1979-November 2013 Toronto, ONT
+Peter Castonguay b: Abt. 1920; m: unknown; d: 4 June 1979 Scarborough, Toronto, ONT
9 Levina Peters b: 11 June 1924 Tignish, PEI; d: 29 July 2003 Lockport, Will, IL
+Clement Ronald Steen b: 31 December 1924 St. John, St. John, NB; m: Bef. October 1949 [James Thomas/Wilhelmina Scott]; d: 1 August 1992 Chicago, Cook, IL
9 Viola Mary Peters b: 2 February 1926 Tignish, PEI; d: 1 November 2013 St. John, St. John, NB
+Joseph Gauthier b: 1923 Charlottetown, PEI; m: unknown; d: 24 October 1991 St. John, NB
9 Mary Lauretta Peters b: 7 August 1927 Tignish, PEI; d: 15 October 2009 St. John, St. John, NB
+Edward Arthur Butler b: 17 April 1924 West St. John, St. John, NB; m: 27 October 1949 Assumption, Lancaster, St. John, NB [Leo/Florence Jean Goudreau]; d: 24 October 1993 St. John, St. John, NB
9 Evangeline Peters b: Abt. 1931; d: Aft. November 2013
+Allen Jeffery d: Bef. November 2013
Notes for Urbain Peters:
Census
- 1911 PEI, Lot 1: Narcisse Pitre 62 (farmer), wife Phelemine 47, Urbin 20 (odd jobs), Tom 13.
- 1921 PEI, Lot 1, Skinner's Pond: Urban Peters 31 fisherman, wife Alice 29, Edger 4, Francis 2, Olive 3 months.
- 1931 Skinner's Pond, Skinner's Road, Prince, PEI: Herbert Peters 40 fisherman/lobster, wife Alice 40, Edgar 14, Francis 12, Georgina 8, Lavina 7, Viola 5, Lauretta 3.
MISC: The Guardian (PEI), Monday, 11 April 1955: Tignish - Mr. and Mrs. Urban Peters, who had spent the winter months in Saint John, N.B., guests of their sons-in-law and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Clement Stein and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butler, returned to their home in Skinner's Pond
Obituary: The Guardian (Charlottetown, PEI), Friday, 12 November 1965: Tignish - The death occurred last week at the Western Hospital of Herbert Peters, of Tignish, in his 75th year. The deceased had been ill for some time having undergone surgery a year ago. The funeral took place at the Church of St. Simon and St. Jude. A Solemn High Mass was said by the pastor, Rev. M. J. Rooney while Rev. Patrick Rooney, and Rev. Arthur Pendergast were in the sanctuary and Rev. Tardiff in the choir. The pallbearers were: Joseph T. Perry, Roy Doucette, Mark Gallant, Edgar Perry, Francis Peters and Earl MacDonald. The flowerbearers were Terry Gallant, Eric Bernard, Shane Gallant, Larry McCallum, Gary Gastonquay and Jackie Coucette. Interment was in the church cemetery. He leaves to mourn: his wife, the former Alice Perry; five daughters: Loretta (Mrs. Edward Butler), of St. John, N.B.; Levina (Mrs. Clement Steen) of Chicago; Georgina (Mrs. Peter Castonguay) of Toronto; Viola (Mrs. Joseph Gauthier) of St. John, N.B.; and Evangeline (Mrs. Allen Jeffery) of Toronto, also one son, Edgar, of Tignish, survives.
Obituaries for the children:
Joseph Edgar Peters: Rooney Funeral Home (Alberton, PEI): Edgar Joseph Peters 1917-2014: At the Western Hospital, Alberton, on Friday, November 28, 2014, of Edgar J. Peters of the Tignish Seniors Coop Home, Tignish, age 97 years. Veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Melvina M. (nee Arsenault) Peters, who predeceased him in 2013. He is survived by his son, Frank, of Tignish, grandson Michael (Melissa) of Sydney, N.S., and by great-grandsons, Kai and Kalem. He is also survived by a sister, Vangie Jefferies of Edmonton, Alberta. He was predeceased by sisters, Viola, Loretta, Levina and Georgina. Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton. No visiting hours by request. Funeral mass on Thursday morning, December 4, 2014, from St. Simon and St. Jude Church, Tignish, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Brendon Gallant, Celebrant. Interment later in the Church Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorials to the St. Simon and St. Jude Cemetery Fund would be gratefully appreciated.
Francis Peters: The Charlottetown Guardian (PEI), Friday, 12 October 1934: Master Francis Peters, fifteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Peters, of Tignish, passed away in the Prince County Hospital about noon on Thursday. He was brought to the hospital on Wednesday suffering from spinal trouble. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents. The remains were removed to Compton's Funeral Home and will be taken to Tignish for burial.
Levina Peters: Chicago Sun Times (IL), 31 July 2003: Steen, Levina M. (nee Peters), age 79, late of Lockport, Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at her late residence. Born in Tignish, Prince Edward Island, Canada, living in Lockport area since 1995, preceded in death by her husband, Clement Ronald Steen, her parents Herbert and Alice (Perry) Peters and a brother Philip Peters, survived by her children Ronald (Patricia) Steen, Marlene Pedretti, Douglas (Karen) Steen and Brian (Barbara) Steen, her grandchildren, Jacquelin (Robert) Hausman, Karen Steen, Tony (April) Pedretti, Renee (David) Williamson, Mikey (Rebecca) Pedretti, Derek, Joel and Christian Steen, Paul (Shannon) and Michael Sleboda and eight great-grandchildren, Levi, Scarlet and Sterling Pedretti, Matthew Hausman, Alexis and Fallon Sleboda, Kade Williamson and Kalub Pedretti. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Hospice would be appreciated. O'Neil Funeral Home, Lockport where services will be held Friday, August 1, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Joseph Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Visitation Thursday, July 31st, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Viola Peters: Fundy Funeral Home (St. John, NB): Gauthier, Viola Mary - With heavy hearts, the family of Viola Mary Gauthier announces her passing, on Friday, November 1, 2013 at her home. Loving wife to the late Joseph Gauthier until his death in 1991, she was born in Tignish, PEI, to the late Herbert and Alice (Perry) Peters. Vi worked at the Sugar Refinery for several years retiring in the late 60’s. She was a devout Catholic, attending Assumption in her earlier years with her family and then Stella Maris later in life. Vi loved to play cards, especially 45’s, crib, scat and Chinese bingo. She treasured her earlier days on Ellerdale Street where she would sing, play guitar and party with her friends. She absolutely loved flowers and had a “green thumb” for any house plant. Vi is survived by her children Linda Gauthier, Saint John, NB., Bob (Joyce) Gauthier and Joe Jr. (Cecilia) Gauthier, both of Toronto, ON., brother Edgar Peters; sister Evangeline Jeffrey; grandchildren David and Kevin Gauthier; great-granddaughter MacKenzie; her special feline friend Patches and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Along with her parents and husband Joe, Vi was also predeceased by her sisters Georgina, Levina and Loretta and her brothers-in-law Clem, Ed, Pete and Alley. Arrangements under the care and direction of Fundy Funeral Home, Saint John, NB., with visitation Monday from 6 to 8 pm and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 12 noon from Stella Maris Catholic Church followed immediately by a reception at the funeral home. Following cremation, interment will be held at St. Joseph’s cemetery. Because of Vi’s love of flowers, the family would appreciate floral arrangements in her memory in lieu of charitable donations.
Mary Lauretta Peters: Tombstone Inscription, Holy Cross Cemetery, St. John, NB: BUTLER / husband / Edward Arthur / West Saint John / Apr. 17, 1924 - Oct. 24, 1993 - beloved wife / M. Lauretta (Peters) / Tignish, P.E.I. / Aug. 7, 1927 - Oct. 15, 2009 / together forever
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Last updated: 19 July 2025.