Patricia Ann (Walsh) Peter, a fifty year resident of Stoughton, formerly of Dorchester, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday April 16, 2014. She was 82 years old and the beloved wife of the late Gerhard M. Peter Jr. Her survivors include her loving children, Kathleen Denneno and her husband Mark of Bridgewater, Michael Peter of Stoughton, Lawrence Peter and his wife Robie of Mansfield, her daughter in law Laurel Peter of North Attleboro, her cherished grandchildren, Stephanie Peter, Daniel Peter and his wife Bethany Peter, Matthew Peter, Alexander Denneno, Kevin Peter and Samantha Peter, her brothers, James Walsh and wife Julie Walsh of Falmouth, David Walsh of Roslindale, her sister Norrine Hardiman of Stoughton and her sister in law Roberta Walsh also of Stoughton. Patricia was also a mother to the late Edward Peter who passed away on September 16, 2013 and a sister to the late Margaret Walsh, Thomas Walsh, Joseph Walsh and John Walsh.
Born June 23, 1931 to the late John and Mary (Quirk) Walsh she attended Roxbury Public Schools and was a graduate of Roxbury High School. Mrs. Peter was employed for many years as a Medical Billing Administrator for several area doctors and insurance agencies. She attended the Immaculate Conception Church in Stoughton and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday April 21, 2014 from 4 – 8 P.M. in the Sheehan, Lowe & Powers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday April 22, 2014 at 9:30 A.M. from the Sheehan Funeral Home, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial for the repose of her soul at 10:30 A.M. in the Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton Street, Rt. 27, Stoughton. The Pastor Rev. Joseph P. McDermott, officiating. All are welcome to attend. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Ed Peter Track Scholarship Fund, c/o North Attleboro High School Athletic Department, 1 Wilson Witty Way, North Attleboro, MA 02760 in Patricia’s memory would be appreciated.