Peter J. Grimes, 62, passed away November 29, 2015.  A lifelong resident of Winthrop, Peter was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church.  He was a graduate of St. Domenic Savio High School (Hall of Fame inductee) and Salem State College. He enjoyed a long career in the Winthrop Public Schools, where he served as a teacher, coach and guidance counselor.  Peter's life demonstrated his dedication to the education and mentoring of youth. He was a Christa McAuliffe Teacher of the Year finalist, and as the WHS boys basketball coach, Peter coached the team to their 1995 State Championship title.  He was named Coach of the Year by the Boston Globe, MBCA and Northeast Coaches' Conference.  He was a basketball enthusiast and spent many hours "round the rim" as a player, coach and referee.  Peter was proud of Winthrop and truly loved his hometown.

Peter is the eldest son of Donald J. Grimes, Sr. and Ruth (Geary) Grimes (both deceased). He is survived by his wife, Norah (O’Donnell) Grimes and five daughters, Jennifer Pollard (and her spouse Brian) and Julie Pollard of Florida, and Jill, Micaela, and Catherine Grimes of Winthrop.  Peter leaves three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and his three siblings, Alicia (Grimes) DeStefano and her spouse Ralph of Pennsylvania, Paul Grimes and his spouse Joanne of Maryland, and Donald Jr. (DJ) and his spouse Michel of Swampscott.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the funeral home on Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 10:30 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 11:30 AM. Committal will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Peter’s name to PACE/ESP, 26 Sturgis St., Winthrop, MA 02152.

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