March 29, 2024

Peter J. DeAquair, Sr.

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Peter J. DeAquair, SR. 70, formerly of Earl Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on March 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Pierce) DeAquair.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Frank and Alice M. (Peters) DeAquair, he was a lifelong resident of Riverside

Mr. DeAquair was a Police Officer for the East Providence Police Department for 28 years retiring as a Detective.

Peter was a member of the Rhode Island H.O.G. Association. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and attended the New Hampshire Bike Week for 28 years.

Besides his wife of 42 years, he is survived by two sons, Jason E. DeAquair of Wichita, KS and Peter DeAquair Jr. of East Greenwich; two brothers, Frank DeAquair Jr. (Jeanette) and Dwight D. DeAquair (Lorraine); three sisters, Norma A. Rose, all of Vero Beach, FL, Deborah A. Benedetti (Robert) of Riverside and Jolene DeAquair Gamache (Robert) of Pawtucket; four grandsons, Luke, Collin, Jake and Micah; three granddaughters, Avery, Riley and Maisy and several cherished nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Calling Hours in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside on Saturday March 20, 2021 from 3-6 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Peter's Memory to The American Parkinson Disease Association, Rhode Island Chapter, P.O. Box 41659, Providence, RI, 02940 would be deeply appreciated. For online condolences please visit www.wrwatsonfuneralhome.com

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