Donald E. Peters

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Donald E. Peters of Warwick RI passed away February 17, 2017, at the Morgan Health Center in Johnston after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Graves) Peters.

Born in Indianapolis, IN, he was a son of the late John and Ruby Peters. He grew up in Ohio and then settled in Rhode Island after serving in the United States Navy. He was a machinist in several shops, including Cleveland Twist Drill, where he also served as a Union Steward. In his later years, he was an avid collector of toy cars

He is survived by a daughter, Linda Santini (Joseph Bryant); stepson David Horsch (Amy); step-daughters Debra Roy (Christopher) and Kathleen Wilson; sisters Kay Peters and Karin Mears; brother David Peters; daughter-in-law Susan Horsch; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was the step-father of the late Kenneth and Robert Horsch.

Visitation will be held Sunday February 26, 2017 from 1 to 2 p.m. with a service to follow at 2 p.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick.