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Sean Peters Obituary

Sean M. Peters, 22, of Medway, died Saturday, April 29, 2017 of complications from Type 1 Diabetes at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Silver Spring, Maryland on July 24, 1994, he was the son of Christopher J. Peters and Alison T. Slack of Medway. Sean lived in Medway since age six and graduated from Medway High School in 2013. A graceful athlete, he excelled in hockey, golf, football and, especially, lacrosse, which he continued during four years at UMass Dartmouth. In his final game, just a week before his death, Sean scored two goals and had two assists in helping lead the Corsairs to a win. He was a senior majoring in crime and justice, and his goal was to become a police officer. Sean responded to the challenges of his own diabetes with courage and by helping others. He spent five summers as a beloved staff member at Camp Joslin in Charlton, working with children with diabetes. He had been a camper there for 10 years. Sean enjoyed frisbee football, golf, and fishing, and loved family visits to Meddybemps Lake, in Maine. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother James Peters and his sister Katie Peters, both of Medway, his grandparents Warner and Carolyn Slack of Newton, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, May 5 from 3 | 8 p.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com). A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, May 6 at 3 p.m. at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in the Woodland Commons Center, 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA. In lieu of flowers, Seans family requests that donations be made in his memory to the Joslin Diabetes Center - Development Office, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215, Camp Joslin, c/o Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc., P.O. Box 356, North Oxford, MA 01537, or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004.

Published by The Country Gazette - Bellingham from May 3 to May 12, 2017.
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So sorry for your lost we are all thinking of you.
Milford Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine.

May 8, 2017

So deeply saddened and sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Jason Dunston and family

May 6, 2017

Deeply saddened when I heard the news - Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
- Jeff Ford

May 5, 2017

I was deeply saddened to hear of your son's passing. My son is 7 and has Type 1 since he was 19 months old. This is the unthinkable, you are in our hearts and prayers. I am speaking at a conference for a Type 1 cure, and you will be heavy in my heart and on my mind when I am asking donors for a cure. I am so very sorry.

Robin Bousquet

May 4, 2017

What a remarkable young man, and what an inspiring life story! My heart goes out to all of you.

Ann Buxbaum

May 4, 2017

I could not even begin to imagine the pain you, as family members, are experiencing. Though I did not know him well, I still wanted to send my condolences. When I passed him in the halls, he always seemed so stress free, charismatic and happy. He had such a beautiful smile that could light up any room. He was a good athlete! I hope his family finds peace in knowing they raised a loving individual and he will be remembered here at UMASS.

Shanna Miller

May 4, 2017

Benjamin Heed

May 4, 2017

I heard of Sean's Passing. While I do not know him or you, his Family, I lost My Mother to this back in 2002. The Sadness is still Fresh.
I am so very sorry for your Loss. I would like to send a Mass card to you c/o the Funeral Home, and will do so.
Again, I am very very Sorry. He is at Peace.
Ben Heed

Benjamin Heed

May 4, 2017

I do not have the words to ease the pain. I'm struggling with what to say. I can only off you my deepest sympathy, my prayers for healing, and my love for support.

Your JLG family hurts with you.

Chris Mellott

Chris Mellott

May 4, 2017

Chris Mellott

May 4, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to Sean's family and friends. From an old-time Medway High Fellow Alumnus (Class of 1956).
Ken Boultenhouse

May 4, 2017

Dear Peters and Slack Families, our prayers are with you during this difficult time and always. May God give you strength and solace. We send our sympathy and our love to you.

Sarah McConnell Hansen

May 3, 2017

Our sincere heart felt condolences and prayers are with you and your extended family.

Scott, Karen, Haley & Sophie

Scott Adelman

May 3, 2017

From one type 1 family to another, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your son Sean. Our hearts ach for you and your family and friends. I hope that the fond memories of your son keep his love alive. Prayers of healing for all. God Bless

Cyndi Albrecht

May 3, 2017

From the mother of a T1D, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Angie Will

May 3, 2017

Our deepest condolences on the loss of your son, Sean. My son, Domenic, attended Camp Joslin with Sean and remembers him as a great kid, fun to be around. I pray your family stays strong and uses his life as a teaching tool for spreading awareness of Type 1 Diabetes.

Laura Ricc

May 3, 2017

Laura Ricci

May 3, 2017

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