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Peter MURTHA

Peter MURTHA obituary, Delta, BC

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Peter MURTHA Obituary

MURTHA, Peter A. April 30, 1938 – January 6, 2016 Peter passed away with his beloved wife Pat at his side on the morning of January 6, 2016, after a short, courageous and inspirational battle with cancer. Peter was born in 1938 in Wiarton, ON. He graduated from the University of Toronto and McGill University and earned his doctorate at Cornell University. After graduation he taught remote sensing for 29 years in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia. After many world travels and time in Ontario, Peter and Pat settled in Ladner where they have lived since 1976. Peter is survived by daughters Neva-Jeanne and Veneda-Lee, step-daughters Janine and Paula and grandchildren Evan, Madison and Luke. Pat and Neva send deep gratitude to Peter's friends in Ladner and around the world that sent him so much love and support over the past months. A celebration of Peter's life will take place in his favorite garden this summer. In lieu of flowers please feel free to make a donation to Delta Hospital Foundation at: https://www.dhfoundation.ca/content/donor-centre. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

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Published by Delta Optimist from Jan. 13 to Jan. 24, 2016.

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Vernon Husek

April 1, 2019

I knew Peter at Cornell. We enjoyed his sense of humor

Eloise Lemire

February 12, 2016

Oh, Pat, this photo is from exactly the time when Peter and I met. Then, as you know, we became friends for life. Big, loving hugs of sympathy to you and to Neva-Jeanne, from - how Peter always called me - Chris Rob

Celie Parsons

February 3, 2016

My Dearest Pat;
I cannot begin to tell you how deeply saddened I was to hear of Peter's Passing.My heart aches for you and your family because I know just how much you and Peter loved each other.I will say a prayer for strength and comfort and keep you in my thoughts. Much love , Celie

Peter Austin-Smith

January 19, 2016

Dear Pat and the Murtha clan: We are still shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Peter's death. His passing cuts another tie with those wonderful years with Peter at Cornell where we first met him and our friendship has continued up to the end. Indeed it is difficult to believe that just a short month or so ago,Peter and I were having an enjoyable phone conversation during which there was no hint of what was soon to come. Peter, we grieve for you.You were one of a kind.

Sally Merlina

January 14, 2016

Sally Merlina my sincere sympathy

Elda (Allen) Scott

January 14, 2016

i knew Peter during my teenage years in Englehart. It was great re-connecting with him again recently through Facebook. I haven't met you, Pat, but I feel as though I know you because of Peter's wonderful comments about you. My sincere sympathy goes out to you.

Eileen Armstrong Fisher

January 14, 2016

I remember Peter only as Elizabeth's big brother, as I spent many a Saturday in the Murtha house, reading with Liz. We here in Englehart enjoyed his posts on the You Know You're from Englehart Facebook page. He was able to share his memories and information about our small town with us so freely. Peter will be missed by all. There are many, many posts of condolences, thanking Peter for sharing with us.

Elizabeth Murtha

January 14, 2016

Dear peter - I will miss you!

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