Continuation of tree (10th child of Joseph Pitre/Catherine Gallant); all known surname descendants:
9 Henri Alban Vincent Pitre b: 21 August 1903 South Rustico, PEI; d: 7 March 1969 Toronto, ONT
+Marie Georgina Arsenault b: 29 December 1907 Egmont Bay, PEI; m: 26 June 1929 Rustico, PEI [Theophile/Eulalie Arsenault]; d: 11 May 1979 Toronto, ONT
10 John Joseph Alban Peters b: 15 May 1933 North Rustico, PEI; d: 25 July 1939 Rustico, PEI
10 Eleanor Peters b: 7 April 1935 North Rustico, PEI; d: 11 September 2022 Tillsonburg, Oxford, ONT
+John Jesson m: Abt. 1967; d: Aft. September 2022
10 Elizabeth Louise Peters b: 26 May 1937 North Rustico, PEI; d: 25 November 1995 North Bay, Nipissing, ONT
+Tom Quinn m: Aft. November 1995
10 Joseph Charles Peters b: 1940 North Rustico, PEI; d: 13 August 1942 PEI
10 Marilyn Bernadette Peters b: 4 January 1945 North Rustico, PEI; d: 9 April 1978 Toronto, ONT (automobile accident)
+John J. Lessif b: Abt. 1945; m: unknown; d: Aft. April 1978
10 Edna Peters b: 16 October 1946 North Rustico, PEI; d: Aft. September 2022
+Peter Norquay
10 Judith Elaine Peters b: 16 April 1949 North Rustico, PEI; d: 20 April 1949 Charlottetown, PEI
Notes for Henri Alban Vincent Pitre:
Census
- 1931 Lot 24, South Rustico, Queens, PEI: Widower Joseph Pitre 66 merchant/grocery, son Aubin 27, wife Georgina 21, granddaughter Bernadette Paquete 13, Alfrida 24, Georgina 13.
Obituary: The Toronto Star (Toronto, ONT), Saturday, 8 March 1969: Peters, Alban - Suddenly, on Friday, March 7, 1969, Alban Peters, beloved husband of Georgina Arsenault, formerly of P.E.I., dear father of Eleanor, Betty, Marilyn and Edna, loving grandfather of 5 grandchildren. Resting at Brown Bros. Chapel. Leaving chapel 8:30 a.m. Monday for Requiem Mass at 9:00 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.
Notes for Marie Georgina Arsenault:
Obituary: The Toronto Star (Toronto, ONT), Sunday, 13 May 1979: Peters, Georgina - On Friday, May 11, 1979 at Toronto, Georgina Arsenault, dearly loved wife of the late Alban H. Peters. Loving mother of Betty (Mrs. Tom Quinn) of North Bay, Eleanor (Mrs. John Jesson) and Mrs. Edna Norquay, both of Toronto and the late Mrs. Marilyn Lessif. Dear grandmother of Donna, Ricky, Terri, Tom, Ted, Tammy, Jason, Jeffrey and Tracey. Resting at the Turner and Porter Peel Chapel, Mississauga from 2 p.m. Saturday. Funeral mass Monday at 11:00 o'clock at St. Monica's Church, Toronto. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. For those who wish memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart Foundation would be appreciated.
Obituaries for the children:
John Joseph Alban Peters: Tombstone Inscription, Stella Maris Cemetery, North Rustico, PEI: In loving memory of / Alban Jr. / 1933 - 1939 / Charles / 1940 - 1942 / sons of / Alban & Georgie Peters
Eleanor Peters: 13 September 2022: Jesson, Mary “Eleanor” (April 7, 1935 - September 11, 2022): It is with sadness, that Jack and the Jesson family announce the sudden passing of their much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and a friend to many in the Baldwin Place Community, Tillsonburg, Mary “Eleanor” Jesson at the age of 87 years. Born in North Rustico, Prince Edward Island. Eleanor and Jack have been residents of Baldwin Place for over 20 years (since its inception, they were amongst the first who started living there). She was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s R. C. Church and the St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s League (for over 40 years). In her younger years, Eleanor’s hobbies included cross-country skiing, paddle boating and the cottage life. Eleanor was the much-loved wife of John “Jack” Jesson for 55 years and she had great love for all her family. Loved mother of Donna (Alan Yateman), of Oakville; and their daughter Dawn (Jon); Richard (Sandra) Jesson, of Mississauga and their children: Jennifer (John) (and their daughter Kaia), and two sons John and Matthew. Also survived by a sister Edna Norquay, of Dundas and by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and relatives in Prince Edward Island and by many close friends in Baldwin. Predeceased by two sisters Betty (and late Tom Quinn) and Marilyn Lessif. Cremation has taken place. All of Eleanor’s family, friends, and neighbours are invited to attend a public visitation on Friday, September 16th, 2022, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., in the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Home Chapel, Tillsonburg. St. Mary’s CWL Rosary will be held on Friday at 4:00 p.m. Public Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary’s R. C. Church, Tillsonburg, by Rev. Father Seejo John. Interment follows in the Tillsonburg Cemetery. Everyone in attendance is welcomed to join for a time of conversation and fellowship at Baldwin Place Community Centre, Tillsonburg immediately following inurnment. All who knew Eleanor are welcomed to share special memories, favourite photos, send flowers or contribute memorial donations to “Diabetes Canada” or to “Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario”. Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes, Tillsonburg entrusted with all funeral arrangements.
Elizabeth Louise Peters: North Bay Nugget (North Bay, ONT), Wednesday, 29 November 1995: Quinn, Betty - On November 25, 1995, at home, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Betty Quinn (Nee Peters). Loving wife and best friend of Tom. Mother of Terri and Brian, Tom and Christine, Ted and Alba, and Tammy. Grandmother of Eden and Maya; sister of Eleanor Jesson and Edna Norquay. Friends called at the 'Eglinton Chapel' of the McDougall and Brown Funeral Home, Toronto, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Tuesday, November 27th. Cremation was to follow. In lieu of flowers made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. "There is a hole in our hearts, for she left us too soon."
Joseph Charles Peters: Tombstone Inscription, Stella Maris Cemetery, North Rustico, PEI: In loving memory of / Alban Jr. / 1933 - 1939 / Charles / 1940 - 1942 / sons of / Alban & Georgie Peters
Marilyn Bernadette Peters: The Toronto Star (Toronto, ONT), Tuesday, 11 April 1978: Lessif, Marilyn - Suddenly as a result of an automobile accident on Sunday, April 9th, 1978, Marilyn Peters beloved wife of John J. Lessif, Cedar Mills, Bolton R.R. 1, loving mother of Jason and Jeffrey. Dear daughter of Georgina and the late Alban Peters, Toronto. Dear sister of Eleanor (Mrs. John Jesson) Mississauga, Betty (Mrs. Tom Quinn) North Bay and Edna (Mrs. Peter Norquay) Toronto. At the Egan Funeral Home, Bolton from Monday evening until 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning April 12th, then to St. Patrick's Church, Wildfield for requiem mass at 10 o'clock. Parish prayers Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Judith Elaine Peters: The Guardian (Charlottetown, PEI), 22 April 1949: Deaths: Peters - At the City Hospital on April 20, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alban Peters, North Rustico.
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Last updated: 30 June 2025.