Bernard Peters

Bernard has set his chainsaw down one final time and is at rest. He passed quietly on the night of Friday, June 13 at the age of 79.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruby; their six children: Randy and his wife Donna Peters, Cindy and her husband Chad Lacoss, Trinity and her husband Bob Burgess, Mandy Peters, Sherry Peters, and Bernie Peters; 6 grandchildren: Adam Parker, Carl and Chris Lacoss, Josh Burgess, Kaiser Peters and Mya Peters; 3 great grandchildren: Hunter, Jorden, and Arizona Lacoss, also by his brothers Donald and Jerry as well as his sister Jane. He is predeceased by his grandson Nick Young.

Bernard spent 4 ½ years in the Army National Guard, worked as a carpenter for a few years, then settled in at the VT Agency of Transportation for 35 years. He worked in the woods, his true passion, up until just a few weeks before his passing. For fun he became a professional arm wrestler, taking 3rd place in the world competition in 1991, and a lumberjacker, placing in several competitions.

Calling hours will be at Curtis Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home on Darling Hill Rd. in Derby on June 26th from 5-7 P.M. The funeral will be at the Albany Village Cemetery on June 28th at 2:30 P.M. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.