Continuation of tree (2nd child of Peter Benjamin Pitre/Angelina Josephine Trainor); all known surname descendants:
9 William Thomas Peters b: 23 January 1908 Charlottetown, PEI; d: 29 December 1981 Milton, Norfolk, MA
+Catherine M. Fitzgerald b: Abt. 1910 Massachusetts; m: Abt. 1935; d: 2 February 1969 Quincy, Norfolk, MA
10 William Joseph Peters b: 23 January 1937 Boston, Suffolk, MA; d: 4 April 2024 Wollaston, Norfolk, MA
+Mary Greene m: Abt. 1958; d: Aft. April 2024
10 Ethel M. Peters b: Abt. 1939 Boston, Suffolk, MA; d: Aft. April 2024
+--- Eklund
*2nd Husband of Ethel M. Peters:
+Ken Kinder
10 Kathleen M. Peters b: Abt. 1940 Boston, Suffolk, MA; d: Aft. April 2024
+-- DesChenes
10 John E. Peters b: Abt. 1942 Boston, Suffolk, MA; d: Aft. April 2024
+Diane ---
10 Robert A. Peters b: Abt. 1948 Boston, Suffolk, MA; d: Aft. April 2024
+Claire Coen
Notes for William Thomas Peters:
Census
- 1940 Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts: William Peters 32 tire repairman/tire repair co., wife Catherine 29, William 3, Ethel 10 months.
- 1950 Boston, Suffolk, MA: William T. Peters 42 sheetmetal worker/metal products, wife Catherine M. 39, William J. 13, Ethel M. 10, Kathleen M. 9, John C. 7, Robert A. 1.
Obituary: Boston Globe (Boston, MA), Wednesday, 30 December 1981: Peters - William T., of Milton, December 29, 1981, formerly of Quincy, husband of the late Catherine M. (Fitzgerald), father of William J. of Quincy, Ethel Eklund of Darthmouth, Kathleen DesChenes of Quincy, John E. of Plymouth and Robert A. of Milton. Brother of Mary Williams & Harold Peters both of Florida, and George Peters of Dorchester. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, & 2 great-grandchildren. relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, Wollaston, Thursday at 9:15. Funeral Mass in St. Agatha's Church at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Wednesday, 2-4, 7-9.
Notes for Catherine M. Fitzgerald:
Obituary: Boston Globe (Boston, MA), Tuesday, 4 February 1969: Peters - Catherine M. (Fitzgerald), of Quincy, Feb. 2, 1969, the beloved wife of William T. of 93 Hollis av.; mother of William J. of Quincy, Ethel Eklund of Norwood, Kathleen Deschenes, John E. and Robert A., all of Quincy; sister of Marguerite Foley of Dorchester, and Joseph Fitzgerald of Everett. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, Wollaston, Thursday, at 9:15. High Mass of Requiem at Sacred Heart Church at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Wednesday 2-4 and 7-10.
Obituaries for the children:
William Joseph Peters: Keohane Funeral Home: William Joseph "Bill" Peters Sr., 87, of Wollaston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024. William was born on January 23, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts to parents William T. and Catherine Peters. Educated at Boston Trade High School, Bill dedicated 30 years of military service to his country. He proudly served in the Air National Guard as a Communications Electronics Systems Manager achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He served for 36 years. Bill leaves behind his beloved wife of 65 years, Mary (Greene) Peters, his loving children: daughter Annmarie and her husband Denis Rush; son William Jr. and his wife Angie; and son Michael and his wife Anne. He was the proud grandfather to Jonathan and Zachary Rush, Matthew; Brian (Erin), Erin and Nathan Peters; and Ryan, Owen, and Joseph Peters. His memory will be treasured by his sisters Ethel Kinder (Ken) and Kathleen Deschenes: brothers Jack (Diane) and Bobby (Claire Coen) Peters. He was a cherished brother-in-law and uncle to many. He was preceded in passing by his parents. Bill was a cherished member of the Wollaston community for over 60 years. He served as an usher and Eucharistic Minister at St Ann Church for many years. He also was a member of the brotherhood of the Knights of Columbus North Quincy Council 2259 for several years. He especially enjoyed coin collecting, golfing with his friends and savoring trips to Hilton Head Island and Chicago with his family. He cherished his title of "Ga" as he was called by his grandchildren and many others who knew him in his later years. Bill's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him as he leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Thursday, April 18, 2024, 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, Quincy. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 10 AM on Friday, April 19, 2024, prior to the Funeral Mass at Divine Mercy Parish in St. Ann's Church, Quincy at 11 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Bill's name to American Diabetes Association or Wounded Warrior Project.
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Last updated: 25 June 2025.