PETER JON MOORE

(October 21, 1940 – January 6, 2026) The only thing Peter Moore loved more than his hometown of Toronto was his family. Born on October 21, 1940, into a proud East Toronto family filled with characters and stories, Peter was the youngest child of Minnie (née Blundell) and Robert Moore. He looked up to his older siblings and their spouses: Bobby (Dorothy), Shirley (Walter), Gloria (Alex), and Paul (Eileen). He was the last surviving member of the Moore family from Ladykirk Avenue in the "upper Beach" (a neighbourhood label he never fully accepted). Peter attended Bowmore Road Public School, Earl Haig, and York Mills Collegiate, where he made lifelong friends. He attended the University of Toronto, graduating with a Master of Business Administration in 1966. He met the love of his life, Sandra Louise Reid, in high school and thankfully (and, at least to their kids, somewhat mystifyingly) convinced her to marry him. They married on September 11, 1965, and created the greatest family you could ever want to be part of. Peter is survived by his adoring wife, Sandy; his four grateful children, Rob (Christine), Sara (Mike), Casey (Jason), and Buffy/Elizabeth (Craig); and nine grandchildren who were the light of his life: Otis, Henry, Gracie, Sam, Tamsine, Addie, Bea, Emerson, and Boyo. In addition to his family, Peter's professional accomplishments, contributions to the community, and large, loyal group of friends were important parts of his rich and impressive life. He began his career at British American Oil, worked as a management consultant at Hickling-Johnston, and served with Ontario's Ministry of Culture and Recreation. He then moved on to a series of "dream jobs" for a Toronto kid: Associate Dean of U of T's Faculty of Management Studies; Deputy Chief (Chief Administrative Officer) with the Metro Toronto Police Force; President of the Toronto Argonauts Football Club; and Chief General Manager of Exhibition Place, home of the Canadian National Exhibition. He often said the key to his professional success was surrounding himself with great people-so it's no surprise he formed enduring friendships at each of these jobs. Sports were a huge part of Peter's life - as a player, a fan, and most importantly, cheering on his kids and grandkids. As a young man, he excelled on the hockey rink, football field, and softball diamond. In adulthood, he and his tennis buddies played weekly and took several trips together. A firm believer in equal rights and opportunity, Peter was active in the early days of the Leaside Girls Hockey Association, serving as a coach and league convenor. Peter was an active member and volunteer with the Metro Central YMCA. His almost daily visits to the downtown Y over five decades not only extended his life but enriched it tremendously. His time there involved running, teaching family fitness classes, and participating in aquafit, but it always included storytelling – whether you had heard it before or not. His time there with the Bunker Boys gave him enormous joy. The last few years of Peter's life were challenging as he struggled with dementia. But he continued to love a good laugh and a good story, and his family remained a source of pride and joy. On what turned out to be his final evening, he held his final family gathering with Sandy, their kids and partners, their grandkids, and his best pal Gerry McGowan. There were tears, but also hugs, stories, and laughs - no doubt the send-off he would have wanted. Peter died on January 6, 2026, with his family by his side. He will be terribly missed by many, including his in-laws Chris and Tom Dyer (aka the Texas Outlaws), and the extended Moore family. He was kind, funny, generous, loved to make people feel good, was a long-suffering Toronto Maple Leafs fan, and never drank a glass of water in his entire life (his perennial line - "I am thirsty, not dirty"). A celebration of his life will be held at the YMCA at 20 Grosvenor Street in Toronto on Thursday, January 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make a donation to the YMCA of Greater Toronto (www.ymcagta.org/ways-to-give/give-in-memory, tel. 647-960-1109). Condolences may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.