STIRLING, Peter James Age 73 of Daniel Island, South Carolina, former longtime resident of Westwood, Massachusetts, and husband of Roberta "Bobbi" Stirling entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. A private Memorial Mass will be held in the Church of the Holy Cross, Daniel Island. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Daniel Island Club, 600 Island Park Drive, on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 3:00 pm. Peter was born December 9, 1946 in Boston, MA, son of the late Andrew James Stirling and Eileen Whalen Stirling. He was a graduate of Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA and earned his MBA from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA. Peter retired as Vice President of International Business for Ocean Spray Cranberry. He served as Chairman of the Board at East Cooper Medical Center and was a member of the Daniel Island Club where he enjoyed great friendships and golfing. Peter was a member of St. Clare of Assisi, Daniel Island, where he served as an usher. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bobbi Stirling; son, Bryan Peter Stirling (Jennifer Lynch Stirling) of Columbia, SC; grandchildren, Catherine Grace and Davis Bryan Stirling; brother, Richard Stirling (Bertha) of Marblehead, MA; and sister, Margaret "Peggy" Purohit (Dilip) of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, SC; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Building Fund, 225 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 100, Daniel Island, SC 29492. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. 1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 21 to Sep. 22, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for PETER STIRLING

24 Entries

Donna berry

October 6, 2020

It was with great sadness that I heard of the loss of your husband, father, grandfather. I had the pleasure of working with Peter at Ocean Spray. What an individual: astute businessman, always found time to offer career advice, well rounded personality, and always the consummate gentlemen.

Donna Berry

Steve Nojeim

September 29, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. He had a wide variety of positions at Ocean Spray, always interested in learning new and different parts of the business. I particularly remember him being thoughtful enough to reward everyone... even those with only a small role... who took part in the success of his projects. RIP, Peter.

Nena Staley

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Daniel Carroll

September 24, 2020

Peter was the King of yards and gardens. I could never keep up with his precise lawn cutting and bush trimming. The memories are already starting for Sheila and Dan. Peter smoking his big cigar in back yard wearing his Panama Hat. Love the smell of that cigar.

Peter gave us some Mexican Petunias and they are growing very nicely. The humming birds also love them. Each day we have flash backs of Peter on his walk to Blondies to bring Bobby back a tea. That was Peter.

Golf was another story. Obsessed would be a good word. Always working on his short game and putting. He loved those matches for coin. LOL.

Peter flew West for the last time today, We miss dearly.

Dan & Sheila Carroll

Diane Drummond

September 24, 2020

Dear Bobbi, Bryan and Family,

I was Peter's secretary for several years when he started employment at Ocean Spray Cranbrerries, Inc. in Plymouth, MA. He was a wonderful thoughtful person who always treated me with respect and kindness. He was our company's Santa Claus dressing up in costume each Christmas and visiting each department spreading his good cheer for the holiday to everyone. He loved his family dearly and so proud when he became a grandfather to twins. My memories will last forever.
Diane Drummond

Diane Drummond

September 24, 2020

Dear Bobbi, Bryan and family,
My heartfelt sympathy to you all. Peter was one of the best people I ever had the pleasure of working for at Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. He was kind and thoughtful and always helpful in his manner. My memories are forever

Brenda G Hughes

September 23, 2020

Dear Bobbi, Bryan & family,

My deepest sympathy on the passing of Peter.

I remember when I first met your dear husband, a loving father- back in the early '80s when he joined us at Ocean Spray. It was evident then and throughout his career that he was bright, humble, sensitive, and resilent.
For the past few years as we exchanged emails or calls, Peter displayed incredible courage on his life journey. He was always so proud of you, Bryan. He delighted in sharing photos of his grandchildren. And, Bobbi, Peter knew he was blessed to have you right by his side.
May you be comforted by loving memories in the days ahead.
May Peter rest in Eternal Peace.
Brenda G. Hughes

Lucille & Paul Ward

September 23, 2020

Bobby,
So sorry to read, in The Boston Globe, of Peter's passing. Paul has great memories of what a wonderful guy Peter was during their years at Catholic Memorial.
Of course we will never forget the great times on Bristol Beach in Falmouth so many years ago.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May Peter RIP.

Lue & Paul Ward

Denise Greene

September 20, 2020

He was a fine man. I've heard a lot of nice things about him. Jenny Lynch Stirling is my niece. My love and prayers to Bobbi, Bryan and Jenny and all the family.

Audrey Gardner

September 20, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. Prayers and heartfelt condolences to you Bobbi and the entire family. The Gardner Family

Amy (Corcoran) DiStefano

September 20, 2020

Bryan, so sorry to hear about your dad. Sending prayers and hugs to you, Jenny, your mum, and your family.

Jeanne Mallia

September 20, 2020

Most sincere condolences.

Carol Bilodeau

September 22, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss Bobbi and family. Peter was a wonderful friend to Normand and I'm sure they are in heaven planning something big. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for strength!

Fred & Carolann Brigham

September 22, 2020

Sincere Sympathy for Bobbi, Bryan and family on the loss of Peter. We did not see him often but when we did, we always enjoyed talking with him.
RIP
The Brighams

Ali Walker

September 22, 2020

All of us at American Engineering Consultants are saddened to hear of the loss of your father, Director Stirling. He was a wonderful man, and raised a wonderful son. Sending our deepest condolences and keeping your family in our prayers.

Nena Staley

September 22, 2020

Director Stirling,

I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet your father and I saw how proud he was of you. I also witnessed a son who took the time to take care of his parents and make sure they were comfortable before you did your work. That’s love and those moments are the moments that will bring smiles to your face when you think of you father. My heartfelt sympathy is extended to you and your family, may your memories of him bring healing and joy.

Mark English

September 21, 2020

I'll miss seeing Peter at the Vigil Mass every week. His church family is going to miss him and his gentle spirit. Condolences to his family.

Peggy Yobs

September 21, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss Director Stirling.

Peggy Yobs, Retired SCDC

Hollis Barbaro

September 21, 2020

Bobbi, Bryan and Jennifer, we were blessed at East Cooper to have Pete volunteer his services. I was honored to spend an hour each week doing our total joint class where Pete was our volunteer expert. He added so much to our team. I know that those beautiful grandbabies encouraged Pete on a daily basis. We are saddened by his loss and honored by his memory. Hollis Barbaro

Willie F. Smith

September 21, 2020

Director Stirling,
Please accept the Smith family condolences for your great loss.

Mr. Willie F. Smith
Food Service Administrator, SCDC (Retired)

Francine Glennon

September 21, 2020

Pete will always have a special place in our family's memories. He was the most believable Santa and was so kind to come over on Christmas Eve to play the part for our grandchildren! We will miss this wonderful person and we send our sincere condolences to Bobbie, Bryan and the family.

Carolyn Foust

September 21, 2020

Sending condolences to Director Striling and family. I am retired from scdc

Luanne Ozmint

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Sherry Martschink

September 21, 2020

Peggy, Dilip and family,
I am sorry to learn of your brother's passing. I hope you have many wonderful memories to cause you to smile as you think of him. God's peace to you.

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