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Michael PEERS

Michael Geoffrey PEERS

1934 - 2023

Michael Geoffrey PEERS obituary, 1934-2023, Toronto, ON

BORN

1934

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Turner & Porter Funeral Directors

2357 Bloor Street West

Toronto, Ontario

Michael PEERS Obituary

MICHAEL GEOFFREY PEERS July 31, 1934 July 27, 2023 Michael Geoffrey Peers, a Priest and Bishop of the Anglican Church of Canada, passed away peacefully, in hospital in Toronto on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in his 89th year. The eldest son of the late Geoffrey and Enid (Mantle) Peers, of Vancouver, Michael grew up in Vancouver and attended Queen Mary Elementary School and Lord Byng High School. He completed undergraduate studies in languages at the University of British Columbia in 1956, and received a diploma in translation the following year from the University of Heidelberg. After receiving his degree in Theology from Trinity College, University of Toronto, Michael was ordained Priest on April 25, 1960, in the Diocese of Ottawa. He served churches in Ottawa, Winnipeg and Regina, and was elected Bishop of Qu'Appelle in1976, Metropolitan of Rupert's Land in 1981, and Primate of Canada in 1986. As Primate, he travelled extensively in Canada and internationally, including Cuba and the Soloman Islands, places close to his heart. Our thanks to the Society of St. John the Evangelist in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for offering spiritual guidance and tranquility to Michael during his Primacy. Left to mourn are Michael's loving wife, Dorothy (née Bradley); daughter, Valerie (Paul); sons, Richard (Jeannette) and Geoffrey (Caroline); and eight grandchildren, Patrick, Aimee, Emma, William, Hudson, Maylan, Mia and Dylan. He is also survived by his brother, Laurie of Vancouver; brothers-in-law, Richard Bradley (Mary) of Oakville, Ontario, and Harold Bradley (Pat Smith) of Alamo, California; by his nieces and nephews in Canada; and by cousins in England, Germany, the United States and Canada. The family will receive guests from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Turner & Porter Funeral Home, 2357 Bloor St. West. A celebration of Michael's life will be held at St. James Cathedral in Toronto at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, with interment at Holy Trinity Church, North Gower, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael's memory to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (please designate donation to the Canadian Food Grains Bank) would be appreciated. Online condolences made through: www.turnerporter.ca

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Aug. 5 to Aug. 9, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael PEERS

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Fred Nicolaidis

August 23, 2023

Dear Dorothy, Wendy and I send our deepest condolences. Such sad news.
Fred & Wendy Nicolaidis

Frank Tyrrell

August 22, 2023

To Dorothy and the Peers family, Sheila and I are saddened by the passing of the beloved Archbishop Michael. We offer our condolences and will uphold you in prayer during the funeral service and in the days to follow. Peace and Blessings, Frank.

Nancy Hurn

August 17, 2023

Thinking of Micheal today and grateful for his understanding of the role the Anglican Church played in the lives of the Indigenous people in Canada. We met on the 15th anniversary of his heartfelt apology and I learned a lot on that day! He used the General Synod Archives often and supported the work in many ways. He will be missed! N

Gay Richardson

August 6, 2023

As a member of St. Thomas in the 60s, I have wonderful memories of Michael's leadership there of AYPA as curate as well as his contribution as chaplain at Carleton University when I was a student. My deepest sympathies to all his family.
Gay Richardson (formerly Barrett)

Ellen Bradley Robinson

August 5, 2023

The Church was most fortunate to have Michael as a priest and leader and it was our privilege to have known him.
As a young curate in Ottawa he was terrific at getting us involved with what was happening beyond our borders. I walked my first peace march with Michael. His intellect, facility for languages including Russian was amazing and then how smart was he to marry a favourite camp counsellor.
Dorothy, our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Ellen and Tom Robinson

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Memorial Events
for Michael PEERS

Aug

23

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Turner & Porter Funeral Directors

2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6S 1P4

Aug

24

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St. James Cathedral

Toronto, ON

Aug

26

Interment

11:00 a.m.

Holy Trinity Church

North Gower, ON

Funeral services provided by:

Turner & Porter Funeral Directors

2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6S 1P4