PETER HOWARTH WARREN

Peter Howarth Warren, M.Arch., RCA, FRAIC Peter was born in Toronto on April 10, 1933, to John Hobart Cross and Edythe Florence Warren. He married Jane Alison Hill (nee Strathy) in 1958, with whom he was a proud father of John Peter (Judy), a welcome companion, James Strathy Warren, a self-made success, and Sara Jane Warren, precious, caring and generous. In 1983, he married Ann Wells Grey (nee Farmer), highly principled, responsible and intelligent. As well, a grateful stepfather of two beautiful ladies, Carole Cable (Paul) and Laurie Fialkov (Jeff). Brother of the late Teddy Warren; brother-in-law to Peggy Warren, Helyn Strathy and Mary Lue Hinds. Adored "Grandpa Pete" to Christian, Melanie, Nico, and Dylan Warren of Zermatt, Switzerland, Justin (Rikka) and Hunter Francisco, Ari and Pippa Fialkov of Toronto, and Arabella and Toby Cable of London, UK. Great "Grandpa Pete" to Stella Theodora "Teddy" Francisco. He was very fortunate, having been well educated at Rosedale Public School, Upper Canada College, Royal Military College (No. 3385), University of Toronto and Yale University. He had many fond memories of Onondaga Camp and he was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Peter joins the firm of John B. Parkin Associates in 1959 and was founding Design Partner of Parkin Partnership Architects in 1971. His 50-year professional career was truly satisfying, encompassing significant opportunities in almost all building categories. His most rewarding honour was to lead the winning team of architects and engineers in the National Design Competition for the National Gallery of Canada. From 1984 to 1996, Peter was a Principal of Dunlop Farrow Architects, and thereafter in private practice, working happily in association with PCL Constructors Canada. He was a member of the Boards of Havergal College, The Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Belmont House and Seven Oaks Apartments. He was briefly a welterweight boxing champion, and only passably proficient in tennis, hockey, football and watercolour portraits of unsuspecting grandchildren. He thoroughly enjoyed his lifetime membership at the Toronto Golf Club, despite a consistently deteriorating handicap. In retrospect, Peter only regretted his insufficient attention to and appreciation of the quite incredible array of friends, relatives and business associates with which he was blessed. He had a nickname for everyone… Cremation has taken place. Private family service in May. If you would like to make a donation in Peter's memory, please consider a Charity of Your Choice.