Peter T. Benvie

HOLBROOK Peter T. Benvie, lifelong resident of Holbrook, died Oct. 26, 2008. Peter was born in Brockton and died at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, Sunday, at the age of 74. Peter graduated from Sumner High School, Class of 1951, then went on to graduate from Northeastern University with an associate's degree. Upon his graduation, Peter served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Marines, where he earned the level of staff sergeant. Peter worked for over 15 years for the Boston Planning Yard as a senior electronics technician in Naval Operations, first in Charlestown and then in South Boston. Peters work took him to many parts of the world, including China, the Far East, Malaysia, Europe and the Middle East. Peter was a member of the Holbrook Knights of Columbus. Peter is survived by his beloved wife, Marjorie (Anderson) Benvie; loving father of Lisa Benvie and her husband Stephen ORourke of Somerset, Peter Benvie Jr. and his wife Christine of Dighton, Jennifer Benvie of St. John, Virgin Islands, and Paul Benvie of Hull; dear grandfather of Gwendolyn Benvie-Boyd of Franklin, Emily Benvie and Adam Benvie, both of Dighton; devoted brother of Edmund Benvie of Randolph and the late Gordon Benvie, Purvis Benvie, Ann Anderson, Alexander Benvie, Irene Cummings and Paul Benvie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 69 South Franklin St. (Rte. 37), Holbrook, until 8:15 a.m., Thursday, followed by a funeral Mass, at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Holbrook. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Burial in Union Cemetery, Holbrook. For additional info or to leave a sympathy message, visit www.cartwrightfuneral.com.