Virginia P. Wilson

Virginia was the daughter of Clara Wheeler and Irving Louis Peters. Born October 9, 1920 in Worchester she grew up in Grafton, spending each summer at the family’s cottage in North Eastham.

In 1938, Virginia graduated from Oak Grove, a Quaker boarding school for girls in Vassalboro, ME. In 1942, she graduated from Virginia Tech at Blacksburg, VA. This is where she met Thomas (“Joe”), the love of her life. They became college sweethearts and eloped in 1941, keeping it a secret from their parents until after graduation.

In 1943, Virginia joined Aetna Life and Casualty in Hartford, CT. She retired as an administrator in the Group & Pension Department in 1979. That same year, Virginia and Joe moved from West Hartford, CT to their second home in East Orleans. They both became members of the Orleans Yacht Club. After Joe’s death, Virginia moved to Heatherwood at Kings Way in Yarmouth Port.

Virginia was predeceased by two brothers; Charles Peters and Forest Peters, one sister Alice MacMackin. She leaves behind several nieces, nephews and her devoted friends Virginia and Joe.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.