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Mina Rahbar
April 25, 2024
Dear dear Peter, can not say my grief every time I think about you which is often! You had the sweetest smile and the kindest heart my friend! Every time I hear this song 'Sh-Boom'it reminds me of you singing it! You're always in my heart. Till we meet again
Mina Rahbar
February 20, 2014
To the Chaves family,
Since I don't live in the States, unbelievably I heard of Peter and Artie's passing away just last night. I can not express how I feel. Such a terrible loss. I never forget Peter's lovely smile and how he used to call me Miss Mina because I had studied in a finishing school in England and of my British accent when we first met at Annhurst Collage. Artie was the logical one in our circle of friends. Never did anything wrong. I remember how we all drove up to Windsor when it was hit by a tornado to see how their family was. I have the lovelist memories of them. My deepest condolences to your family and friends.
Peter & Artie rest in peace my friends.
Till we meet again
Mina
Linda K
December 1, 2009
Peter, I just want you to know that I have not forgotten you as we were good study buddies while going to school and think of you often. Be at peace.
JoAnn
April 27, 2009
You are never forgotten.. and always remembered.. jc
Carrie (Vezina) Homan
June 27, 2006
Well Pete, it's been 3 years since you've left us and I still think of you and the great times we had often. At night sometimes I tell my daughter (who I believe was a gift from you) stories about my friend Peter "The Angel". Now she asks me to tell her the story of Pete. Please watch over me and my family. Still miss you very much.
JoAnn Cotter
April 9, 2006
Peter,
You give me so much to take with me. I will try my best like you did. You always had so much to give and only wanted the smile and appreciation of being yourself. You never asked or expected anything but love and smiles. You are still so much missed here on earth and I think of you often and think of you smiling now in heaven. You and Janet and so many more are welcoming Auntie Vee, I will keep you all so close in heart and I am thankful for you all watching over me. I miss you.
Love you always, Your sister, JoAnn
Patrick
June 18, 2005
Just thinking of you Pete as summer comes upon us once again. The pool is open!
Nancy Harman
April 28, 2003
With deepest sympathies to Peter's family and friends I write grateful for how Peter touched our lives with his love and saddened by the void our Lord has left us with Peter's passing. May we emulate Peter's genuine kindness to honor the wonderful person he was. I will miss Peter.
Lori (Kiely) Christensen
April 28, 2003
I knew Pete for a short time, but what a great guy! I am so sorry that your life was so short. Rest in peace and god bless you!
Donald Peck
April 28, 2003
To the Chaves Family, Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss and sorrow. I had known Peter for many years, from when I worked with him at Spencer Turbine. He was my boss, friend, and colleague. He was a true team player and will be missed by all. If anyone had a role model life, it was him. He lived it to the fullest every day he was on this earth. Remember all the good times, there were many had by all. He was a remarkable individual who was always there for everyone. May God watch over his family and friends whom have been touched by his life. Sincerely, The Pecks, Don, Nancy,Emily,Kalee,& Rebbecca
Patrick, Carol, Patty, Kevin and Katie Ellis
April 25, 2003
Peter was our friend.We will always remember him stopping over for "a quick dip" in our pool after walking Onyx by the river. No hot summer evening will go by without thinking of the time we spent with him.So long Pete, See you up there where the Path runs straight and high.
Cathi Jenssen
April 25, 2003
To all of the Chaves:
I am honored to have known Peter and will miss his open smile and quick wit. He is the true definition of a friend. You must all be very proud of his memory and hopefully time will allow you to remember him without the pain of his loss.
Love, Cathi Jenssen
JoAnn Chaves Cotter
April 25, 2003
Hello friends and family, As we all know there is no other like my/our brother!!! I would always say that to him and he and I would smile and inside he knew I meant it.. it was my favorite phrase and praise to him. We were blessed to have Peter touch our lives and we are all so much still in shock. Peter was a Rock and Foundation. A tribute to Mankind. We all will miss him more than any words can exprss. Both I and You are so sad inside that we we will not get to have another memory, conversation, smile or laugh again in person. There is no reason or comprehension to us as to why the Lord needed him so soon and if He told us before hand we would of all of said... NO WAY PETER... We need you here don't listen. But God's plans are great and He needed a Great Man to Help Him and we should feel so comfortable knowing that Peter could not say no he earned the call. We will all miss him, but we know that he is with so many great people and they did need a General to lead.. and for that reason we do not feel afraid of crossing over when we get our call ...
Peter, my brother and my friend (one of the best!) as you already know we miss you so, but I hope that that the seeds of love you planted inside of us will grow and those seeds will multiply ten fold... Wow !!
Truely Peter, there is no other like my brother..
Thank you God for giving Peter to me and all of Us. I hope and pray that we will learn by Peter's Love. Your sister and true friend, JoAnn
Carol McOmber
April 24, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Chaves family and friends of Peter. Peter was our wonderful neighbor and we will greatly miss seeing him walking Onyx by our house every morning, his friendly smile and cheerful hellos. Our family and all of his neighbors are deeply saddened. We will keep his memory alive.
Rest in peace, Peter.
The McOmber Family
~Steve, Carol, Scott & Jimmy
Julie Starling
April 24, 2003
I was extremely saddened to hear of Peter's death. Peter was a kind, down to earth person who enjoyed life's simple pleasures. He was a wonderful person to know and will be very missed.
Julie Starling
Bill Bailey
April 24, 2003
Excerpts from a poem…
I have seen that look before,
and it chills my heart,
that special look,
the downcast eyes,
the trembling mouth,
that cannot speak,
what must be said.
Is it so difficult then,
to say that which
I dread to hear?
The thing that
will destroy my world?
Lower the eternal night
upon a shattered heart.
What is there to comfort me
when the word passes your lips?
What will fill the emptyness
of my soul,
the gut wrenching
lonely days?
What word is
the beginning of the end,
what word introduces me
to living lonely,
what word will
strip my will,
what word will invade
my dreams
for a thousand nights.
Goodby......
Brenda (Nemeth) Beach
April 23, 2003
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Peter. May God give you comfort & peace during this difficult period.
Brenda Mcadorey
April 23, 2003
My thoughts and prayers go out to Art and the Chaves family.
Joe Baltronis
April 23, 2003
To the Chaves Family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. I had the distict pleasure of Peter's friendship as classmates at Sage Park Junior High, including a dinner or two at the Chaves home. While it's been many, many years I clearly remember Pete's smile, mischievous attitude, his amazing penchant for fun, and most importantly his tremendous family devotion. My sister Tina and Mary have been good friends for many years so I have enjoyed hearing the occasional update on how Pete and Arti were doing, and would now and again toss a hello their way through Mary. Now I find myself deeply saddened that I will not have the opportunity to say that hello to Pete in person...but I will do so in my prayers.
Karen (Nemeth) Perkins
April 23, 2003
I am so sorry to hear about Peter. Please accept our deepest sympathy and may God comfort you in your time of sorrow. Rest in peace, Peter.
Karen & Bruce Perkins, Stephanie, Natalie & Matt
Bill Percival
April 23, 2003
I will remember Peter as a man who was full of life. He was one of a kind. We will all miss him.
Katrina Anderson
April 23, 2003
First time I met Peter, I was moving into my new home on Palisado Ave., next to his brother, Artie. He came over to give us a hand. For months, by that point, I had been coordinating projects (over the phone, working for All Crate) with Spencer Turbine's traffic controller - never knowing they were one and the same! But I always knew on the other end of that phone, was a show-stopping smile; you could always hear it in his voice. Peter was such an amazing person, this is such a shock to us all. He taught me how to "dead-head" a plant, and there's a thankful azalea sitting in my office, that he managed to keep alive. And how many times has he plowed us out this past winter...
Never have I met such a caring and giving man. I wish I'd had the pleasure of knowing him longer. To the Chaves family: you are in the hearts and prayers of the Collins and the Andersons.
Christopher And Angela Jannelle
April 23, 2003
My wife and I met Peter about four yrs ago. We only had the pleasure of his company once a year for a couple of day's on a ski trip. But we still feel as though we lost one of our closest friend's. After reading all the entries from family and friend's. It makes perfect sense why. Our hearts go out to the Chaves Family.
BRUCE LESCELL
April 23, 2003
TO THE FAMILY OF PETER CHAVES:
THE LOSS OF PETER IS IMMENSE IN ALL OUR HEARTS BUT I AM SURE ESPECIALLY SO FOR HIS FAMILY.
TO THEM I WISH TO SAY THAT HE WAS A TRUE GIFT FROM THE GOD.
PETE WAS A GREAT FRIEND & CONFIDANT.
WE COULD TALK ABOUT ANYTHING
WE HAD A GREAT TIME FISHING AT LAKE ONTARIO & I AM PLEASED THAT I WAS WITH HIM WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FIRST LAKE ONTARIO SALMON...
I WAS NUMB WHEN I HEARD ABOUT THIS AS I AM SURE WAS EVERYONE ELSE... MY GREATEST CONCERN BESIDES THE THOUGHT OF HIS GREIVING FAMILY, BELIEVE IT OR NOT WAS SOMETHING PETE & I NEVER SPOKE ABOUT... THE FACT THAT HE HAD ACCEPTED JESUS CHRIST AS HIS PERSONAL SAVIOR... FOR IF ONE DOES NOT DO THAT THEY WILL NEVER BE IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD.. I WAS ASSURED BY ANOTHER CLOSE FRIEND OF PETE'S THAT HE INDEED HAD THAT RELATIONSHIP WITH CHIRST & NOW THAT I KNOW THIS I SEE HIM WALKING WITH CHRIST IN THE LORD'S KINGDOM. I WILL SEE HIM AGAIN WHEN MY TIME IS UP HERE.
I LOST MY WIFE 2 YEARS AGO, SHE WAS 40 YEARS OLD. DIABETES TOOK HER FROM ME, BUT I KNOW SHE IS WITH THE LORD AND NOW PETE IS THERE TOO... SO WHEN I GET THERE I WILL ENJOY SEEING THEM, MY PARENTS AS WELL AS MY OLDER BROTHER..
TAKE HEART IN THE FACT THAT PETER LOVED YOU ALL SO MUCH.. HE ALWAY SPOKE WITH GREAT PRIDE OF HIS MOTHER, FATHER , BROTHERS, SISTERS AND EXTENDED FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS
YOU AS A FAMILY SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOUR EFFORTS TO RAISE A STRONG CHRISTIAN MAN.. A JOB WELL DONE.. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY LIFE MORE COMPLETE BY BRINGING PETER INTO THIS WORLD.
WE MAY BE POORER FOR THE LOSS BUT STRENGTHENED BY WHAT JOYS HE BROUGHT TO THIS SOME TIMES MISERABLE WORLD.
WITH MUCH LOVE IN CHRIST JESUS, BRUCE LESCELL A.K.A. "THE REV"
Keith Samolyk
April 22, 2003
The word "unfair" doesn't even come close to describing what has happened to my best friend Peter. He is, and will always be the finest fiqure of a good Christian Man and an example of a role model for me forever. "HARD WORKING" always reliable, the modern day "John Henry" and unselfish Saint rolled into one that could make you laugh. Words like Strong, Pillar, Backbone, Generous, Sensitive, Giving, Clever, Happy, and Solid Citizen are only a few of the many words that I can use when describing Pete. He Loved History and this great country we live in, He loved Windsor and was an Ambassador for this town. If I ever really needed help, He would drop what ever he was doing and roll up his sleeves and say "lets do it" and dig right in big chunks no matter what it was I needed help with. We have been boyhood friends since we were six, and along with Artie have been inseparable since then. Whether Fishing, Hunting, Skiing, Golfing, Hiking, Camping, Exploring, Playing Pool (best shot I ever played with) or Story telling we competed on every level, on everything and it was Fun, No it was Great! Some of the best times I have ever had in my life have been with Pete and I will never Never! forget him. I will do all I can to help in his absence as I know All of his friends will too, we have been robbed of the time we wanted to share with Peter, the numerous more times of fun things we were supposed to do and have a blast doing. The Big Dimples and Toothy Smile is embedded in my head and will always be there when I think of him. Artie and Johnny know of the love and friendship that friends have for one and other and that I have for Peter. My Heart goes out to all the Chaves family for this untimely and unfair loss of a great man. I will continue to honor you and live up to the expectations you have set up, and would have expected from me with my goals and the things that were important to you, I may not see you every day but I know that you will always be with me in spirit and mind. Keep exploring I'll catch up, your buddy, -Keith
John and Natalie Fortin
April 22, 2003
Dear Art,Joan, and family: We send our sympathy to you all on the loss of your son and brother. Sincerely in Christ, John, Natalie, John, Mary, Jim, and Natalie
Kevin, Ann-Dyson,Katie and Lilly Carroll
April 22, 2003
To Peter's family,
We pray for all of you during this time of mourning. We hope that time
will not diminish the clarity of your memories of Peter. Rather,that time will allow those memories to bring a smile more often than tears. Peter will be missed; and remembered fondly.
Love from the entire Carroll family
Kim Tower
April 22, 2003
Every memory of Pete makes me smile.
I will miss him very much.
My deepest sympathy goes out to his
family.
Debbie MacMillan
April 22, 2003
Peter was a great friend to many and will be missed by all. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with the Chaves family.
Debbie & Bob MacMillan
Laurie & Rupert Lawrence
April 22, 2003
To the Chaves Family:
I am still in shock, as I am sure you are. Pete was always full of surprises, this one being the biggest of all. Pete will be missed by all at bowling, softball & Stella's. Hey Pete, Rupert says he'll have to play golf with you in heaven.
Our deepest sympathy,
Debbie MacMillan
April 22, 2003
Peter will be fondly remembered by all of our family. Please know that the Chaves family will be in our hearts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Peter.
The Samolyk Family -Edward, Peggy, Brian, Debbie, Keith, Stephen, Audrey & Jennifer
Linda and David Rothe
April 22, 2003
Our hearts go out to the Chaves family.
God called Peter who brought with him all of his love and his caring for others, his ability to make us all laugh and his unique skills as a fisherman, golfer, skiier, really neat wearer of hats, all around craftsman and most certainly his patience and knack for teaching. We will keep your memory with us Pete.
Carrie Vezina
April 22, 2003
To the Chaves family:
I don't know quite where to begin. First, I would like Peter's family to know how very sorry I am that they lost such a beautiful son, brother, and uncle at such a young age. Peter's family meant the world to him. You should be very proud of the man he became. Pete was a very special kind of friend to me. The type of friend that can never be replaced. I am truly blessed to have so many good memories with Pete. We had the best times together and he always fit right in anywhere we went, and was always there for you in the time of need. He will be missed by all who know him. Peter will always have a special place in my heart. Love you Pete.
Donna & Scott Ripley
April 22, 2003
our thoughts and prayers go out to pete's family and friends he will be missed by all who's lives he touched
Florence Marino
April 22, 2003
With heartache, love, admiration and prayers to my dear friends, Art and Joan !! God bless you all. Florence
Joan Case
April 22, 2003
My heartfelt condolences go to Pete's family and his other friends at this time. To those of us who knew him, our loss is great, but our loss is Heaven's gain. I will remember Pete's wonderful smile, his positive outlook on life, and the many stories we shared when we worked together at Spencer. It gives some peace to know that he was in the place that he loved best when he left this world. He will be greatly missed.
Nancy Estey
April 22, 2003
Peter touched all of our lives here at Spencer. Everyone knew him professionally and personally. He was quick to lend a hand and offer his time and assistance. Peter made a point of getting to know people outside of work, frequently inviting us to join him in whatever adventures he had planned. We missed him when he chose to leave us but he still remains part of our family. He will be profoundly missed now. Rest in peace Peter
Holly & David Walters
April 22, 2003
To Pete's Family we would like to extend our deepest condolences. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have known and have had Pete as a friend. Pete, so many friends are thankful for the memories of good times spent with you...and so many friends will miss you.
nicole and orlando saavedra
April 22, 2003
pete will be missed by all his friends, he was such a caring person. he always had a smile on his face that will be cherished by all. he was our number one softball fan. now he looks down at all of us and watches us all with that same smile on his face. he is in a better place everyday now.
Tanyi Arriaga
April 22, 2003
To: The Chaves family and friends,
May knowing that Peter touched many hearts, whom will pray for you at this time of sorrow, help to console you BUT most of all may the Lord be with you and heal your hearts.
Love,
Tanyi
Mona & Kevin Stone
April 22, 2003
We will miss you Pete and you will always be in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family and all who had the pleasure of knowing you.
Kathy Driscoll
April 22, 2003
We are deeply saddened at the loss of a great friend, and offer our sincere condolences to Pete's family. We are glad to have met most of you over the years, and most recently at his birthday celebration last week, and can see why Pete spoke so fondly of you all and what made him a great person.
Pete joined our circle of friends and blended right in. We will miss him dearly, and we hope and pray that our memories of Pete will sustain us all through this sad and difficult time.
Rest in Peace Pete, we all love you and will never forget you. You will remain in our hearts forever.
Kathy & Kevin Driscoll
Sue Ramey
April 22, 2003
My prayers are with Peter's family.
Joenell Frechette
April 22, 2003
Peter,.. my friend & a friend to so many,.. I feel so blessed to have known him, and to sadden to say good-bye. A friendship he shared with so many, that was like no other. He always knew & practiced that it was more important to be kind than it was being right. He was a true friend who reached out to so many who needed a hand, then along the way he touched their hearts. He will leave footprints in our hearts forever!
Rest in Peace my friend, ~ not good-bye.
Your Friend,... Joenell
Tom & Diane Cotter
April 22, 2003
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Peter. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Linda Carter
April 22, 2003
I am sorry to hear that Peter has left us. I enjoyed knowing and working with him for 20+ years.
He will be missed by many.
Michelle Tenczar
April 22, 2003
I was honored to have known Peter. He was a very kind and warm person. My prayers are with him, his family and his dog Onyx!
KATHY MURDZA-SMITH
April 22, 2003
ART & FAMILY,
I am thinking about you in your time of sadness.
Kathy Murdza-Smith
Bill Munsell
April 22, 2003
To The Chaves Family:
The death of Peter, your son, your brother brought profound sorrow to me and my family as well as to his many friends. During the many years I knew him, I often thought of him as my own brother.
May I extend my deep sympathy to the Chaves Family.
Sincerely;
Bill, Danielle and Matt Munsell
Anne Freedman
April 22, 2003
My deepest sympathy on Peter's passing, especially at such a young age with so much yet to do.
Lori Donohue
April 22, 2003
To the family of Peter,
My sincere condolences for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Peter for 10 years. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Lori Donohue
Terre & Tom Ahlgren
April 22, 2003
Dear Arthur and Joan, Carol, Margaret, Joann, Mary, Artie, John, Janet,
There is no way to explain the loss of such a beautiful guy. You raised and shaped Peter into a very warm and caring person. we know that you are very proud of him. We hope that time can help ease your pain. He will be sorely missed up at Fishers, we will remember him as the fun-loving, caring guy he was. He was truely one of the best friends we ever had.
Love and Peace to you all.
Tom & Terre
Mike, Sam, Missy
Egizia and Robert Alexander
April 22, 2003
I knew Peter for almost sixteen years. We worked together at Spencer Turbine Co. I am saddened by his passing and can only imagine the loss his family and friends must be feeling. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all those who are grieving his passing. The Lord must have needed a helper becasue Peter always gave of himself to help others. He will be missed. My prayers are with you.
Bob & Jitz Alexander.
Jean Hillery
April 22, 2003
I've known Peter for many years. He was a great person and will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Raymond Gibeault
April 22, 2003
During my 11 years of knowing Peter we shared many stories. As a fellow professional he always strived for the best. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family and those he knew.
Bert Urciullo
April 22, 2003
Had the pleasure to work with Peter at Spencer for many years. Peter was my friend and colleague. My condolences to his family.
Debbie Gonthier
April 22, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I worked with Peter for 14 years and he was always happy and always made me laugh. I will miss him.
Stephanie Moriarty
April 22, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I worked with Art and Peter was always stopping by. Peter was always smiling and friendly. God Bless all of you.
Jennifer Ferreira
April 22, 2003
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Peter's family and friends. He was a great person and a lot of fun to be around. I will remember him fondly...He will always be with us.
Jess & Tommy Guerard
April 22, 2003
Our deepest sympathy to all of Pete's family, Tommy and I worked with Peter and miss him dearly. Peter was one of a kind, a great friend to us and we will never forget him.
maggie rush
April 22, 2003
HI PETE, I WILL MISS YOU AT BOWLING AND SOFTBALL, HOPE YOU ARE ABLE TO PLAY IN HEAVEN, I KNOW YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW. LOVE MAGGIE
Dan, Diane and Kyle Twarkins
April 22, 2003
To Pete's family and friends, our sincere sympathy at this sad time. Pete will be in our hearts and thoughts forever. So much we'll miss, so much we'll remember....
Mark Gardner
April 22, 2003
Peter will be missed so very much he touched so many diffrent harts in many ways. he was one that would always give of himself . even though he has past, his thoughts and kindness will live on for ever in all the people that he has touched
Mark Gardner
Richard Crockford
April 22, 2003
He will be missed
Joan (Yakaitis) Erickson
April 22, 2003
How sad to hear of Peter's passing. I knew him from both Windsor and Fishers Island and he was the greatest guy! So much fun to be around, we would "hang" together at the Island in the summers. My prayers are with the entire Chaves family at this most difficult time.
Joan (Yakaitis) Erickson
Carmon Funeral Homes, Inc.
April 22, 2003
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
Laura Contois
April 21, 2003
My thoughts and prayer are with your family. I worked with Peter for almost 6 years.
"Those we love never leave us"
God Bless
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