Peter Henry DesJardins, 77 years, of Wells, ME, formerly of Wrentham, MA, died September 19, 2018.

Peter was born May 7, 1941 in Framingham, MA, a son of Anthony and Irene (Beaudoin) DesJardins. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Newton Centre, MA and furthered his education at the University of Alabama. Peter served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. On April 11, 1971, he married Carol Joan Snelling.

Peter loved building and racing cars, and was a member of the South Shore Street Rods. That enjoyment transformed into a career as a Regional Parts and Service Manager for Nissan Motor Corporation. Peter also enjoyed sports, music and reading. Most importantly, he loved his family.

In addition to his parents, Peter was predeceased by his brother, Wayne DesJardins.

Peter is lovingly remembered by his wife, Carol; his daughter, Amy Stein and her husband, Paul, of Mooresville, NC; his son Gregg DesJardins of Deerfield, NH; his brothers, Alan DesJardins and his wife, Linda, and David DesJardins and his wife, Marie, all of Wells, ME; his grandsons, Preston and Parker; and extended family.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells, ME. A private committal will be held at a later date at Woodbrook Cemetery in Woburn, MA.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Peter’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com.

Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, ME 04090.