Mr. Gerald R. St. Peter

February 26, 1935 - March 10, 2018

Gerald R. St. Peter Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather Retired Lowell Police Detective Korean War Veteran- United States Marine Corp LOWELL—Gerald Russell St. Peter, 83, a resident of Lowell and the beloved husband of Margaret H. (Dartley) St. Peter, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 10, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Gerald was born in Lowell on February 26, 1935, a son of the late Russell F. and Helen (Valkavitch) St. Peter. He was a graduate of St. Peter’s Grammar School, Lowell High School, where he served as a Boy Officer, and the University of Lowell. Jerry was a Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War, serving four years as a Machine Gunner. Marine Sgt. St. Peter received the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Naval Occupation Service Medal and was awarded an Experts Badge in Rifle. Upon returning from his military service, Jerry came home to Lowell and was appointed as Reserve Patrolman on the Lowell Police Department on January 25, 1959. Jerry married his sweetheart, Margaret H. Dartley, on May 28, 1960 at St. Margaret’s Church in Lowell. He was promoted to Permanent Patrolman on January 22, 1961. Jerry served as a Patrolman for 10 years before joining the Criminal Investigation Bureau, where he served until his retirement. Jerry was recognized by the department for excellent police work for a murder case in 1971 and for apprehending an armed individual less than 4 months later. Inspector St. Peter was an expert in forensics, fingerprinting, and photography for the Criminal Bureau. He was pivotal in solving many criminal cases in the city. He also received the Expert Marksman Badge from the Lowell Police Department. Jerry retired from police work in 1999. Jerry will be fondly remembered for his love of family and for his service to our country and community. He lived life to its fullest with Peg, his wife and soulmate for almost 58 years, by his side. Together they created and were part of a host of memories for family and friends. Above all, Jerry cherished his time with his children and grandchildren, most especially during family vacations at Long Beach in Rockport, Massachusetts. His favorite pastime was working in his yard and home, and in turn always being available to provide advice for those who sought his skill and expertise. Jerry was proud of his service and commitment as a Marine and the 40 years serving the City of Lowell as a Police Officer. He will forever be remembered as a man of integrity, courage, and kindness. Jerry was a true gentleman. Surviving Jerry are his wife of 58 years, Margaret H. St. Peter; his daughter, Patricia M. (St. Peter) Doherty and her husband Jeffrey D. Doherty of Chelmsford; his son, Gerald W. St. Peter and his wife Jamie R. St. Peter of Ft. Worth, TX. Gerald was the father of the late Ann Margaret (St. Peter) Carey who passed away in 2009; he leaves his son-in-law, John F. Carey, III of Chelmsford. Gerald also leaves nine grandchildren, Patrick Doherty, Bridget Doherty, Elizabeth Carey, Katherine Carey, Brendan Carey, Caroline Carey, all of Chelmsford, and Lylah St. Peter, Beckham St. Peter, and Sonoma St. Peter, all of Ft. Worth; two sisters, Mary (St. Peter) Baker of Lake Worth, FL, Beverly (St. Peter) Wiley of Walla Walla, WA; a brother, Ronald F. St. Peter and his wife Elizabeth of Rye, NH; a sister-in-law, Dorothy St. Peter of Hudson; a brother-in-law, Walter Dartley and his wife Patricia of Lowell, and many nieces and nephews. Jerry was the brother of the late J. Brent St. Peter, and brother-in-law of the late James Wiley. FUNERAL NOTICE ST. PETER—In Lowell, March 10, 2018 at his home, Gerald R. St. Peter, age 83, the beloved husband of Margaret H. (Dartley) St. Peter. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on WEDNESDAY from 4 until 8 PM. Mr. St. Peter’s Funeral will begin on THURSDAY MORNING at 10 o’clock from the Funeral Home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock at THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, 144 East Merrimack St. Lowell. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry’s memory may be made to The Immaculate Conception Parish Building Fund, 3 Fayette St. Lowell, MA 01852 or to the St. Vincent de Paul, c/o Immaculate Conception Church. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com