Our beloved father, Grandy, “Mr. Big,” passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home at the age of 75. Born in Hamilton, ON, he grew up in Montreal and spent joyful summers in New Glasgow, NS before moving to the West Coast as a young man.
He was an outstanding athlete, a successful lawyer, a loving father, partner, and grandfather.
He leaves a legacy of love in many friendships, his partner, Alison; his children, Kate (Stuart), Georgia (Omid), and Michael; stepsons, Julian (Lucio), Declan (Philippa), and Nigel; and grandchildren, Sacha and Heidi. His good heart and the twinkle in his eye are greatly missed.
A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, November 24th, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 pm, in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, British Columbia.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Paul Henry
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Arthur Halle Peter has been my dear friend for twenty years. My strongest memory of him is walking down Dallas Road, as he quoted contract law. I would correct him if he missed a word. It must have worked. He started practicing again. I spoke with him on the phone last week. My heart is broken.
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Vanessa Udy My deepest condolences. Peter was of support to me in the Lawyer’s Assistance Program during a very difficult time in my life. I will remember him for his compassionate service to others.
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Lori Charvat Peter has left a legacy with his generous and tender spirit. This will live on.
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jen howe Carnsew Street has lost one of its own. I remember Peter for his hand-crafted walking sticks. He used to salvage seasticks from the beach and work on them in his driveway. I own and treasure one of those sticks, shaped by the sea and smoothed by Peter.
Walk on dear man.
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Stephanie Greaves My condolences on the loss of Peter – what a wonderful gentleman he was when he used to come and watch me sing!
Peter was an outstanding person in so many ways. When we met in Law School and on the University of Toronto Rugby Team, I quickly realized Peter was one of those rare individuals who was an outstanding athlete and scholar. We were friends for over fifty years. Peter’s head injury sidetracked some of his plans, but I never heard him complain or suggest that life had treated him unfairly. He had great strength of character.
I want to express my deepest sympathy to Alison and all Peter’s family. He was absolutely one of a kind.