PETER COPP

Peter passed away peacefully at our beautiful cottage on Miller Island, after a typical summer's day spent on our dock with long-time friends, sunny skies and good food. Nothing was out of the ordinary, yet everything was perfect. He even mowed the lawn in preparation for a bocce game. Peter, my (Joan) lifelong partner, teammate and co-host, continues to love our treasured children Kaitlin, Alyssa and Ryan, and our cottage and couch companion, Rossi. He smiles down on his mom, Laurene; sister, Alison (Brian); and mother-in-law, Elizabeth. He was a special brother-in-law to Mary (Tom), Lisa (John), Joey (Lisa), Cathy (Laura), Lynette, Michael (Stephanie) and Alan (Maev); and a trusted uncle, to Cole (Milan), Brandon, Jonathan, Sarah (Paul), Anna, Thomas (Dianne), Mark (Jaime), Michael (Shari), Mattie (Jackie), Vanessa (Justin), Brittany (Jeremy), Alex (Ashley), Steph (Josh), Charlotte, Madison, Danielle, Lauren, Aidan, Jack and Esme. Peter is now reunited with his father, Bill, and his best friend of 55 years, Larry (Mary Jane). We have spent decades making memories with Larry's family. Now, more than ever, we are bonded and will proudly carry on Larry's and Moe's legacies. Pete was a boundless enthusiast with a long list of hobbies. You may have seen him in his GDHL bib on Craigleith's V-hill chairlift, climbing the Bayview hill on his bike; on the dock, at our dinner table, or in the skies over Lake Muskoka. He instilled in our children a passion for adventure and appreciation for life's many joys. Some of our fondest memories include our family trips filled with laughter, sunny slope-side lunches, the holiday crossword and scenic ski runs – but we were just as happy enjoying coffee together in the backyard. He took every opportunity for time with our family. Peter was a lifelong learner, not fully satisfied to rest on what he knew and a strong believer in ingenuity and education. He was deeply passionate about and fulfilled by his work. Alongside the incredible Dentistry Asleep team, he loved caring for all his patients. "Painless Pete" was proud to share his knowledge with the next generation of dental graduate students, at the University of Toronto, underscoring his values of honesty and thoughtfulness. He was a dedicated colleague, generous friend, fiercely loyal and proud dad and simply the best husband. He is deeply missed and forever loved. Donations in Peter's memory can be made to Hope Air. Peter had planned to join their volunteer pilot program in retirement. Memories, stories and photos can be shared via email with our family at memoriesofpainlesspete@gmail.com. Peter will be interred at Mt Pleasant Cemetery's Memorial Forest. A memorial gathering will take place at Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home, on Thursday, August 8th, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life is planned. Big love.