Peter MORAWETZ

1950 - 2022

MORAWETZ, Peter 1950 - 2022 Peter Morawetz, died peacefully, with MAiD, surrounded by loved ones in his home on October 6th. Peter grew up in Toronto with loving parents, John and Maureen, and his four sisters, where a highlight of his young life was watching the Leafs win the Cup on numerous occasions in the 60s from high up in a standing room at MLG. While the Leafs never reached such heights again, Peter remained a fan for life. He was also a keen golf, tennis, and squash player, gaining many friends on the courts and the greens. As a teenager, he attended Neuchatel College in '67, where he made lifelong friends. He earned his degree in Engineering at UofT, though many observed his true major was in the game of bridge. In 1981, he married the love of his life, Michelle (Daly), which he considered perhaps the best decision he ever made. He spent many happy days with his family in Muskoka and built more than one memorable tree fort for the younger generation. Peter began his career at Colgate-Palmolive. Throughout his professional years, he made friends with many colleagues, ending by running his own business with the able assistance of his friend, Bob. While Peter will be remembered as an avid player of bridge, sports, cryptic crosswords and Scrabble, and enjoyer of fine cheeses, black coffee, and strong martinis, his most lasting impression will be his great capacity for friendship, the compassion and humour of his conversation, his excellent advice, and the dignity and optimism with which he faced the challenges of his final years. He is survived by his wife, Michelle; children, Zoe and David; predeceased by his sister, Sylvia; survived by sisters, Sonja (Steven), Virginia (George), and Kathryn (Ted); brother-in-law, Patrick (Sarah); many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends; and Mitzie the puggle. His family wishes to recognize and thank Dee for the many years of dedicated care she provided as his support worker, and thank his other caregivers, Jenny, Joseph, Joey, Andy and Reyva, for their care, which contributed so greatly to his quality of life in his final months. Donations in his memory may be made to Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation or MAiDHouse. There will be a celebration of Peter's life at a later date.