Viola St. Peter

Viola St. Peter August 10, 1931 - February 9, 2009 COLCHESTER - Viola (Rogers) St. Peter, “Ginger�, 77, of Colchester, widow of the late Gerald F. St. Peter, passed away Monday (Feb. 9. 2009) at the Windham Hospital. Born Aug. 10, 1931 in Norwich, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Alice (Rogers) Rogers. Mrs. St. Peter had worked for the former American Thread Co. in Willimantic for many years before their closure. She went on to work for S&S Worldwide in Colchester until her retirement in 2001. She will be lovingly remembered for her devotion to her family, especially to her grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Meredith and her husband, Jon Cable of St. Cloud, FL and Cheryl and husband, Mike Montgomery of Lebanon; three sons, Gerald and wife, Cathy and John, all of Colchester and Herbert of Columbia; five grandchildren, Morgan, Heath, Justin, Ian and Connor; one great grandson, Anthony; her sister, Wildred Marvin of Colchester; her best friend, Edith Webster of Colchester; and numerous extended family members and friends. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Jane Brown and her brother, Carlton Rogers. Friends may call Friday from 9:30 to 11 AM at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. A Chapel Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment will follow in the Rogers family plot in the East Lyme Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 106 Franklin Commons, Franklin 06254. For online condolences, please visit:auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.