Peter PETERS

PETERS, Peter - With thanksgiving for his life, the family of Peter Peters announces his passing at the St. Catharines General Hospital on Saturday, November 24, 2007. Loving husband of Erna (Giesbrecht) and cherished father of Erna (Siegfried) Wasse of Grand Island, N.Y., Henry (Cathy) Peters of Port Colbourne, Peter (Beverly) Peters of Newcastle, Barry (Tina) Peters of St. Catharines and Erich (Tracey) Peters of St. Catharines. Opa Will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Valerie (Rob) Tan, Jillian, Melanie, Brendan, Kayleen, Alessandra and Rosanna Peters and great grandchild, Harrison Tan. He will also be missed by brother in law Henry Giesbrecht, sister in law Martha Peters and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers, John, Jack and Henry and grandson, Alfred Wasse. Born in the Ukraine, Peter came to Canada in 1948. After working in the mines in Quebec, he settled in St. Catharines in 1950. A proud, yet humble man, Peter led a fulfilling life as an employer of General Motors for 31 years, as a grape farmer, a builder and a businessman. Proficient in seven languages, Peter enjoyed traveling the world both for pleasure and as an interpreter for Canadian hockey teams playing in Europe as well as for teams participating in the 1970 World Rowing Championships in St. Catharines. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of the St. Catharines General Hospital and especially Dr. Fernandez and Dr. Walele for their compassionate care during his final days. The family will receive friends at the VINELAND CHAPEL of the TALLMAN FUNERAL HOMES, 3277 King St., on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Tallman Chapel on Tuesday, November 27th at 11 am. Interment immediately following at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be gratefully received. 10913974