Peter V. Kent

Peter Vincent Kent of Marblehead, MA passed away on August 2, 2026 after a long illness. Peter was born in Marblehead, Massachusetts to Vincent and Dacre Kent. Peter’s generosity, kindness and sense of humor created a legacy of friends and family that will truly miss him.

Peter grew up in Marblehead, where he met his high school sweetheart, Betty, who he later married. He graduated from the Centre College of Kentucky in 1964 and Suffolk University Law School in 1967. He then focused on healthcare law where he advocated for hospitals and Medicaid recipients. He was proud to have argued before the Massachusetts Appeals and Supreme Judicial Court resulting in legislative changes in favor of his clients. He founded his own law firm, PV Kent & Associates, in 1988 which allowed him to follow his passion and create a family amongst his loyal and dedicated staff.

Peter was well loved by all. He was known for his big-heartedness to friends and family, as well as to strangers in need. He enjoyed traveling all over the world with Betty, including her annual birthday trip to the Caribbean. His summers were spent on the sailboat and watching the Red Sox.

Peter was predeceased by his parents Vincent and Dacre Kent and his brother Christopher. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth J. Kent (Betty), with whom he shared 62 years of marriage and his two children: Heather (Kent) Bernardin and her husband Georges, Charlene (Kent) Giangrande and her husband Christopher, and his beloved grandchildren John and Melissa Bernardin, and Trevor and Owen Giangrande. Peter was a friend of Bill W.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 27th at the Unitarian Universal Church, 28 Mugford Street, Marblehead. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to honor Peter to the Marblehead Food Pantry, P.O. Box 233, Marblehead, MA or Project Cope, 66 Johnson Street, Lynn, MA 01902.