David Peters

David William Peters, Sr., 75 years old, 642 Prim Rd in Colchester died on Friday, May 17, 2024, at The UVM Medical Center Following a short illness.
He was born on January 4, 1949, in Burlington, VT Mary Fletcher Hospital the son of Frank and Beatrice Hamlin Peters. He was a graduate of Burlington High School, class of 1967. On August 9, 1969, he was married at St. Joesph's Church in Burlington, VT to Sandra Baker. He worked at George's Trucking, Armored Car, and 50 plus years at Quality Bake Shop in Essex Junction, VT. He was a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New York Giants. He loved to go bowling, playing softball, and going to Akwesasne Mohawk Casino with his love. He loved "Beer Fridays" with Dar, Alan, Brenda, Carmelita, and Neil. Volunteering as a Committee Member for over 25 years for Cystic Fibrosis, New England Chapter (Burlington Great Strides).
He is survived by his wife Sandra. His son David W. Peters, Jr., and wife Alina Chagnon Peters. His precious love filled heart for his grandchildren Cassandra, Emma, and David III. His brother Richard Peters and family. His sister Alice and husband Charles Johnson and family. His sister April and husband Charles Hall and family. His sister-in-law Brenda Peters and family. His brother-in-law Rodger Brassard and his partner Pegg, and Family. His sister-in-law Patricia Barnes and family. His sister-in-law Pamela Biggins from Port Charlotte, Florida. His many and incredibly special nieces and nephews. To the many friends they have made throughout the years.
A very special person in David's life was Douglas Simms a brother and very special friend. Michael and Judith Bouffard and children, Rick Lafond, Roger Bergeron, and Carmelita Belisle.
He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Beatrice Peters. His in-laws George E. Baker and Dorothy May Davis. Siblings Frank A. Peters, Sr, sister Linda Peters Brassard, Niece Logan Peters, Brother-in-law, Michael Baker, and Brother-in-law Timothy Baker.
Wake is from 4:00 to 7:00 on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Ready Funeral Home Mountain View Chapel In Essex Junction, VT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church in Colchester, VT on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 11 a.m. With interment to follow at Mallets Bay Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please donate to:
American Heart Association
National Center
7272 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75231
Local Cancer Society
Northern New England
Cystic Fibrosis
20 Trafalgar Square, Suite 447
Nausha, NH 03063-1301
Please Remember to give hugs. His favorite saying was "Good night, I love you, and God Bless".
"I love you dad and thank you for everything", DJ.
Thank you to the amazing medical staff at UVM Medical Center ICU nurses and Doctors. Plus, the incredible nurses and doctors at Tilley Drive.