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PETER MARTIN Obituary
After a courageous battle with cancer, Peter passed away at the Elizabeth Bruyere Health Centre on Thursday, November 28th, 2013, at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife Gertraude (nee Mueller) and his son Gordon (Andrea). He is predeceased by his son David (Tammy). He was the grandfather of Sarah, Chelsea and Jessica. Dear brother of Donald and Elizabeth Procter. Peter retired from the NAV CAN Air Traffic Control Simulation Centre. He was a longtime member of St. Timothy's Church and its choir, a longtime volunteer of the Ottawa branch - Ontario Genealogical Society, as well as the Gracefield Presbyterian Camp. Family and friends are invited to gather at St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church, 2400 Alta Vista Drive, for a service in his memory on Monday, December 2nd at 11 a.m., with refreshments to follow. For those wishing, donations to the Elizabeth Bruyere Health Centre are appreciated.
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Ron Ensom
December 8, 2013
A kind neighbor, with a wonderful curiosity about the world, who rose with relish to every challenge, and gave his time and talent so willingly. Thank you Peter for your friendship.
Mark Grimard
December 4, 2013
We offer our sincere condolences for your loss Gord and family. Your dad's spirit lives on within you.
Shawn and Debbie Belaire
December 3, 2013
Gord and Family.
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you.
December 3, 2013
Our sincere sympathy on your loss of Peter.
Jim and Kathy Stephenson
Les and Susan Stephenson
Ethel, Ontario
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Luc Boyer
December 3, 2013
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Chris Taylor
December 2, 2013
So sorry to hear about Peter. Please know that we have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil Jacobson & Dan Benoit
December 2, 2013
Gord,
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time; our sincere sympathies.
John Piccioli
December 1, 2013
Gord,
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Margaret Crombie
December 1, 2013
Dear Gertrude and Gordon, My heart goes out to you at this sad time. Peter was a grand man. We always enjoyed his company. Douglas so appreciated his willingness to lend a hand with any cottage project.
Sincerely Margaret
Ed & Nancy Kalamanski
December 1, 2013
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Phil Birnbaum
December 1, 2013
Gord, my best to you and your family.
Mike & Julie More
December 1, 2013
We were so sorry to hear about Peter. He was always willing to help with our genealogy events and will be missed.
Edward & Elizabeth Kipp
November 30, 2013
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
Susan Hogan
November 30, 2013
Peter will surely be missed in our neighbourhood. He was always willing to lend a hand no matter what task was at hand. He has been an inspiration in the manner he chose to deal with his cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Gertraude, and your family. We are here if you need us for anything. Brian & Sue Hogan
Francois Jeanjean
November 30, 2013
Gertraude
Let me offer you my sincere condolences for the death of your husband
Francois
Harry Watson
November 30, 2013
Gertrude, I always admired Peter's intellectually curiosity and his capacity for hard work. I will miss him.
November 30, 2013
Gertrude, all my support and friendship to you during your difficult loss. I am with you at this time.
Elizabeth Vanden
Sheilagh Crombie
November 30, 2013
Dear Gertraude and Gordon,
The whole Crombie family wishes to express their deepest sympathy for the loss of a very fine man.
Peter was a good friend and neighbour at the cottage for many years and his kind and generous ways will not be forgotten.
I personally, will miss his cheery visits and the sound of him working on the land which he loved so very much.
Edith Taylor
November 30, 2013
My heartfelt condolences and my thoughts and sympathy are with you.
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