Gloria S. Peters
October 5, 1931 — June 19, 2013
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Gloria S. Peters
Gloria was born on October 5, 1931 in Medford, daughter of the late Lester and Margaret (Goodwin) Thorne. She was raised in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School with the Class of 1949.She married Gene on October 23, 1950 and they settled in Melrose to raise three children.Throughout her life, family was paramount to Gloria.She was a devoted wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Gloria enjoyed 3 decades living on Lovell Road in Melrose and loved spending time during the summer in Ocean Park, Maine.As a child, her parents brought her to Ocean Park and she continued to enjoy the area with her own family as a parent and grandparent.
Gloria centered her life around her family.She made certain that her children were well cared for, and always found ways to provide all the loving support they needed. She treasured a close relationship with her parents, and cared for them as they grew older.She ensured the whole family stayed connected with regular Sunday dinners, and by celebrating birthdays, and holidays together.
Gloria and Gene enjoyed traveling. They traveled to Europe, Disney World, and for their 25th wedding anniversary, they celebrated by traveling to Las Vegas.
A Melrose resident for many years, Gloria was active in the community.She was a member of the Melrose Women's Club, Melrose AARP, and a longtime active member of the Green Street Baptist Church. Gloria was a woman with strong faith in her Lord Jesus Christ.
Gloria and Gene shared 42 years of marriage.Devoted mother of Susan S. Clark (husband Thomas), Stephen M. Peters (wife Kathy). and David L. Peters (wife Eileen).Cherished grandmother of Amy Peery, Nicholas Landry, Matthew Landry, Thomas Clark, Peter Clark, Daniel Peters, Kevin Peters, Brian Peters, Andrew Peters, Emily Peters, and Katherine Peters.Additionally, beloved great-grandmother of eight.Her extended family includes many cousins, and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
Relatives and friends will honor and remember Gloria's life by gathering at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose during visiting hours on Sunday, June 23 from 2-5 PM and again for her Funeral Service celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM.Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.For directions, online tribute or to share a memory, visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
2:00 - 5:00 pm
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Monday, June 24, 2013
Starts at 10:00 am
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