Peter "PD Boy" Gavin

1952 - 2017

BORN

1952

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

North Brevard Funeral Home

1450 Norwood Avenue

Titusville, Florida

Peter Gavin Obituary

Gavin, Peter PD Boy, 65, died Tuesday October 24, 2017 at his home in Orlando. Peter was born in Quincy, Massachusetts and lived there most of his life. He worked for 40 years as a foreman for the Quincy Water Department before retiring to Florida in 2011. Peter loved to golf, and was a competitive marksman. Peter is survived by his wife of 37 years Nancy; his brothers Walter, Jr. and Jeffrey; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Marie Collyer (Walter), Paula Moore, Richard Kelleher (Mary), and Paul Kelleher, Jr (Tracey). A visitation will be held from 10am-12pm, Friday November 3, 2017 at North Brevard Funeral Home with services at noon. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Peter's name to Shands Children Hospital 1600 SW Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608. Condolences may be expressed at northbrevardfuneralhome.com

Published by Orlando Sentinel from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29, 2017.
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So sorry to hear about Peter passing my condolences to the Gavin family.

Dennis Malone

January 29, 2018

Our hearts are breaking for you Nancy over the loss of Peter. He was truly a special man. Peter was so kind and welcoming to our family especially to Dorothy and Rudy and to our Bridget. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. With love and sympathy,
Robert, Susan and Family.

Robert and Susan Sedlacek

October 29, 2017

Jeff, Fran, Becka, Sean and family. We are so very sorry to hear of your brother's passing. May Peter rest in eternal peace. Our thought's and prayers are with you all.

Paula & Bob Seaman

October 28, 2017

Nancy, Walter, and Jeff so sorry for your loss. I will miss Peter so much. We had a lot of wonderful memories together weddings, holidays,and camp time with everyone. Wish I was there in person but know I am there with my heart. Love Aunt Carol

Carol Ordway

Family

October 28, 2017

So sorry to hear about Peter, Nancy. You are in our prayers. I wish we could join you but please know we are there in spirit, love, and prayers. Walter and Jeff, thinking of you as I know your loss all to well. We had many great memories at the family holidays and up to the camp. God bless! Our best to you during this difficult time my cousins.

Cathy and Travis, Patrick,Tyler, Trevor O 'Mara

Family

October 28, 2017

As a childhood friend of both Peter and Walter, it saddens me to hear of Peter's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies and May He Rest in Peace.

Brian Buckley

October 28, 2017

With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, give you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time. Phillipians 4: 6, 7.

Brett

October 28, 2017

We are Caitlin Smiths Parents. We never met Peter but please except our condolences. Mary and George Callahan.

Mary Callahan

October 28, 2017

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