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Malachi Peters Obituary
December 16, 2022
Malachi "Max" M. Peters of Branford died suddenly in New Haven Friday December 16, 2022. Max was born May 16, 1997 in New Haven the son of Theodore G. "Ted" Peters, III and Leslie Hopkins Peters of Branford. He was a 2016 graduate of Branford High School where he performed in the choir and theater productions. He was a 2020 graduate of Dean College in Franklin, MA, where he continued in his love of theater and the performing arts. Max experienced great growth academically, theatrically, and personally at Dean College. He loved his friends (students and professors) that he made at Dean, and continued to enjoy the friendships in the years after graduating from the college. For almost two years, Max had been working as a teacher and counselor at The Grove School in Madison, where he was much admired and respected by his students and faculty. He loved his job at the Grove School and cared very much for the faculty and the students for whom he served. Max was a beacon of light and he lit up any room he walked into with his charisma and charm. He kept a host of friends from Branford High School, Dean College and The Owl Shop in New Haven. Words cannot do justice to explain how much he will be missed by all. Besides Ted and Leslie, Max is survived by his brother Theodore G. Peters, IV of Austin, TX; his maternal grandmother Mary E. Peters of East Haven and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Theodore G. Peters, Jr., and Ann and Max Hopkins.
Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours Tuesday evening from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford, and may attend a funeral service Wednesday morning at 11:00 in Trinity Episcopal Church on-the-green,1109 Main Street, Branford. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to: The Max Peters Scholarship Fund at Dean College, c/o the funeral home. For directions and online memorial see www.wsclancy.com.
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Student
May 1, 2023
I will always remember summer 2018 at CCY & how inspired I was by Max´s bravery and talent. He was a joy to work with and loved by all his students.
Paula Corvino
December 22, 2022
Leslie & family, I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed listening to your stories about Max. I know you will cherish all your memories of him.
Rhiannon Chianese
December 21, 2022
Max was the guy you hoped would be in the ED office (the place to seek staff support) when you were sad, angry, and especially happy. He was a great guy - one of the best at his job, and one of the most well-liked. He was someone you told everything to because he had the unique ability to comfort those around him. Max lit up every room he walked into, and not a day will go by where he is not in our thoughts. Max, we miss you endlessly, and thank you for making all of our lives brighter with your incredible sense of humor, life lessons, sarcasm, and radiant smile.
Paulette Philson
December 21, 2022
Ted & Family - I am so sorry for your loss. Your son's legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Praying for strength to get you all through this very difficult time.
Gary Vogel
December 21, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cari Flynn
December 20, 2022
As a professor, your greatest hope is that you will inspire and make a positive impression on your students; Max was one of those students who inspired and made an impression on me. He was always so kind and respectful, and I have a visual image of him smiling while I played a fellow student's song submission of "Killer Queen" during the conclusion of our poetry unit. I also remember him recommending to me the movie, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Not every student treats their instructor like a person. Max did. I am so sorry for your loss. Cari Flynn (English Composition Adjunt Professor, 2016-2020)
Bonnie Chepovsky
December 20, 2022
A Gift of 10 Memorial trees
Dear Leslie, Ted and Family Words cannot describe the pain you are going through. My deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart is broken. Love you very much
Bill Cohane
December 20, 2022
Ted,
Sending my deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Bill Cohane
Linda Berman Soffer & Family
December 19, 2022
Leslie, Ted, and Teddy,
Please know how much my children and I adored Max when they were together at Branford Day Care. Max and my daughter were very close there. Within my family, we all agreed (when they were three) that we'd be happy if they ended up together when grown. He was such a sweetheart, much like all of you.
Please know how deeply sorry we are for your loss of Max. We send you strength, love, and prayers. What magic he left on this world in such a short time.
May his love remain in your hearts forever. He and you remain in ours. May his memory be for a blessing.
Al Gulianello
December 19, 2022
Ted and family, I pray you find the strength to help you through this tragedy.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Penelope Green
December 19, 2022
A genuinely good guy.
larry cuomo
December 19, 2022
Ted so sorry for your loss words can´t express
Tina Casman
December 18, 2022
Leslie, I am not sure if you remember me but I worked at Pine Orchard childcare center and was Max's teacher when he was 3. I am heartbroken for your loss. I remember what a sweet kid he was. I've worked with kids for a long time and don't remember all of them but Max is one of the few that left an imprint in my heart.
Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs to you and your family
Tina (Linsley) Casman
Sarah Toll
December 18, 2022
Max was easily my favorite staff on campus. He was the first staff I felt comfortable around and I can't thank him enough for every piece of advice he gave me, every story he shared, and every inside joke we had. He always made me laugh when I needed it most. Thank you Max for everything.
Diane Pappacoda
December 18, 2022
Leslie,Ted and Teddy, I know there are no words to comfort you, but I hope you know Max (and Teddy) are very much loved by the teachers at Branford Early Learning Center..we remember Max as a child, but also as a man, teacher, and accomplished actor! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Diane
Dayna Leigh Giordano
December 18, 2022
Dear Leslie, Ted & Teddy,
We are all heartbroken for the family of dear sweet Max. He truly was a perfect young man.
My daughter Jocelyn call him Malachi not Max. We shared stories all weekend. Our deepest deepest sympathy.
Love,
John, Jackie, Jocelyn & Dayna
Rachel Hermanns
December 18, 2022
Max was truly a one of a kind person. All of my favorite memories are of him. He had a way of bringing everyone together and he is still doing that. I´ll miss his smile and goofy laugh. Sincerest condolences to the Peters family.
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