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Stephen Ballard
August 4, 2025
Hi Pete, It's been 17 years since your passing but I still think of you and the many cherished times and events you spent with Mark and I. You were the greatest Brother and role model we could have asked for. You were so unselfish and always looked out for us. You were always helpful to Mom and Dad and the rest of us. Your accomplishments in life were many and you set the standard high. You left us a wonderful Sister in Law in Yvette and two wonderful nephews in Jeff and Andrew. We are grateful for that and can see you in them as well. Till we meet again Bro.
Linda Moran
August 5, 2009
Dear Yvette,
Just wanted to say I am thinking of you on this day August 3rd, the first anniversary of Peter's passing.
My dear friend you are thought of everyday and are always in my prayers.
See you in Church!
Lynn
August 4, 2009
Dear Yvette,
Tom and I are thinking of you on this day August 3rd, the first anniversary of Peter's passing. We have come to know your beloved Peter through your stories you have shared with us this year. We are happy that you are surrounded at this time by your family and friends in NS. Thinking of you, Jeff and Andrew.
In friendship, Donna and Tom
Ernest/Carolyn Boudreau
August 4, 2009
Peter,on the first anniversary of your passing, Ernie(AJ)and I (Carolyn), Daniel and Rosemary were with Yvette in Cheticamp on August 03rd. We shared tears and laughter for you. Yvette still misses you so much but she and Jeff and Andrew have such beautiful memories of you as a husband and father. Your spirit is so with them. RIP
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Keeley Smetham
August 4, 2009
Dear Yvette and family,
Its been a year and yet it is still just as sad as it was then.
We are thinking of you all and hope you are finding peace in all of this.
Love & Hugs
The Smethams
Keith & Linda Tannahill
August 2, 2009
Oh Peter..We Miss You.. Our Love to Your Very Strong and Awesome Family,
Yvette, Jeff & Andrew XXX OOO
Harland and Theresa Harvey
October 24, 2008
Dear Yvette, Peter and Andrew - We just found out today of Peter's passing and like everyone else are greatly saddened. We really regretted losing you from the neighbourhood after Peter retired. Peter was always a pleasure to see and 'jaw' with because of his never failing sunny-ness and humour. Theresa certainly missed her bus ride conversations with him when they managed to hit the same bus. We will always remember Peter and think of you and your sons and grandchildren missing a grand fellow.
Ann Miller
August 15, 2008
We were so shocked and sorry to hear of Peter's death last week from Joanne Delamere. Our thoughts are with you,Yvette and the boys. We have such fond memories of Pete with the boys playing on Heinish in Halifax. Take care of yourselves.
Ann and Duncan
Evelyn Brown
August 12, 2008
Being distant relatives, we were shocked to hear from Steve of Peter's passing at such a young age. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you on your loss of a wonderful man. In reading the entries, we were struck by the wonderful qualities he had. I know his parents and grandparents would have been proud of him and his accomplishments. We hope that our prayers will strengthen you to carry on as Peter would have wanted. We have not seen him for a long time but have fond memories of him as a little boy.
Irene Horsley, Shirley Bates, and Evelyn Brown
Carolyn & Ernie (AJ) Boudreau
August 12, 2008
Yvette, Jeff and Andrew, our prayers are with you.
Susan Murray
August 11, 2008
Dear Yvette and boys I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Meredith Westlake just informed me today. I remember Peter as such a kind man. May the many happy memories you have of him help you though this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Sue
Doris George
August 11, 2008
The Ballard Family,
I was both shocked and saddened to hear of Peter's untimely passing. I met Peter some years ago after Coast Guard merged with DFO and I had the honor and privilege of working with him. Peter was a great human being with a wonderful smile and a fantastic personality. I will keep fonds memories of Peter of the time we spent working together. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
A Coast Guard colleague.
Gary Garnett
August 9, 2008
Dear Yvette & family,
Alhtough it has been several years since we have been in contact our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Peter was a kind and gentle man who will be sincerely missed by all who knew him.
Regards Gary & Jill Garnett
John Keenliside
August 9, 2008
Dear Yvette and family
This is very very sad news. to lose Peter just as you were enjoying retirement is devastating. My thoughts are with you and your family. I'll always remember the good times as young officers together in Halifax.
Yours aye, John
Earle Corn
August 9, 2008
To the Ballard: Have had the honor and previledge to known Peter when I was NATO Staff when he commanded Iroquois and then when he was Vice CMDT at Fleet School. He was one hell of nice fellow and we spent many hours in conversation over the time. I hope for joy in your time of sadness as you think of all of the wonderful memories with time shared.
Joan and Roger Marsden
August 8, 2008
Dear Yvette, Jeff and Andrew - We just arrived home this afternoon and wanted to send a note expressing our deepest sympathies on the loss of Peter. We can only try to imagine what you must be going through. He was a wonderful, warm person - so easy to be around. We will truly miss him.
Terry & Linda Donohue
August 8, 2008
Yvette: Please accept our sincere condolences for this tragic turn of events. We will cherish the memory of you and Pete and Rick and Linda and I and the evening we spent in Toronto. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family as you celebrate the life of Peter. Best personal regards, Terry & Linda Donohue
Gloria Bemben
August 8, 2008
Dear Ballard Family...Yvette, Jeff, Andrew, Russ and Anne, Rick, Steve and Mark,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on your family's loss. Pete was a wonderful husband, father, uncle, brother and friend.
Our prayers are with you.
Rick, Gloria, Lisa and Vic, and Rick
Maura Poirier
August 8, 2008
Yvette, Jeff and Andrew. My sincerest sympathies for your loss of Peter. I had only known him for a short time, but found him to have a gentle nature and a quick wit. I feel so blessed to have spent the day with Marian and Peter last summer. He was a gentle man. He certainly will be missed by all who knew him. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as words cannot express comfort at this time. Love, Maura
Adam Robb
August 7, 2008
Andrew -
Mo passed along the sad news today... I didn't know your dad but having recently lost my father in law I understand how difficult it is. Share some happy stories tomorrow at the memorial, for yourself and everybody who attends.
Chris Abbott
August 7, 2008
Yvette, Jeff and Andrew,
My deepest sympathies to you for your loss, I can only imagine what you're going through. Peter was a warm and kindly person, and will be dearly missed.
Danyelle Bourret
August 7, 2008
Jeff,
I just heard the news. I am so terribly sorry for you and your family. Losing a parent is like losing a part of yourself. My deepest sympathy.
Nancy(Nan) Bowlin
August 7, 2008
Yvette, Jeff,& Andrew,
So sorry & shocked to hear of Peter's death. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Nan, Tom Bowlin & family
Ronnie Rizzo
August 7, 2008
Yvette, Jeff & Andrew,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We will foever appreciate the memories of Peter, his cheerful humor and positive outlook on life.
Ronnie, Cecile, Alex & Monique
Tom Moore
August 7, 2008
Andrew & the Ballard family,
Christy-Ann and I are very sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts.
Tom
Bill Nash
August 7, 2008
To Peter’s Family:
I was greatly saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. I have known Peter for many years and have the greatest respect for him. He was a gentleman, very professional in all his undertakings and it has been a pleasure and honor to know him.
My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you all at this sad time.
Bill Nash DG Marine Safety, Transport Canada
Fiona Robertson
August 7, 2008
Dear Yvette and family,
It is with sadness that I read about your loss. I enjoyed working with Peter on the few occasions our paths crossed. He was missed when he retired, he will be missed now even more.
Lucie Regimbal
August 7, 2008
Dear Yvette, Jeff and Andrew
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Peter's passing.
I had the privilege of having Peter has my boss for a few years. He was a gentleman.
My thaughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Buckles
August 7, 2008
A good man lost - but not to be forgotten. We at Aircraft Services will be forever grateful for the support and effort Peter put into our working relationship. From helicopter hoists in Yarmouth to managing through difficult financial times he always maintained a positive and professional approach that helped us all to move forward. On a personal level, his good humour and wit were always appreciated. Our best wishes and condolences to the Ballard family for your untimely loss.
Yves and Carol Villemaire
August 7, 2008
Dear Yvette and family,
It was with great sadness that we heard about your sudden loss. We recently shared our common vision for the future. Peter has been a good friend and colleague. A genuine person, he remained straigthforward, self confident and helpful in all circumstances. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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Bob and Donna Marshall
August 7, 2008
Dear Yvette, Jeff and Andrew
We were totally shocked by the news of Peter's passing. He was a special person and we will always fondly remember our times with him.
Our deepest sympathies are with all of you at this very trying, difficult time in your lives. Even though we haven't seen Peter for a long time, he will always remain in our hearts as a very dear and special friend.
Bob and Donna Marshall
Ned, Marian ,Nick & Amy Tobin & Granny ( Adams)
August 6, 2008
Dearest Yvette, Jeff & Andrew, we are so saddened by the loss of our dear friend Peter.There are no words to express how deeply we will miss him.His keen sense of humour, his wonderful laugh, his very valued friendship.But, mostly his love and pride for each of you.Please know that our prayers are with you ,and that as you move through these difficult times your friends hold you in their hearts and grieve his passing along with you.We are so very, very sorry.We loved him so much and will remember him always.With much Love & deepest Sympathy
Donna Lillington
August 6, 2008
Dear Yvette,
What a shock to read this in the paper today. Such a great saddness for both you and the boys and to have happened so suddenly, Peter was such a kind and gentle man. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Andrew and Jeff. You have been on my mind constantly all day. God be with you.
Mary Jane MacLean-Davidson
August 6, 2008
Dear Yvette, Jeff and Andrew
I am so sorry to hear about Peter's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charles and Yvonne Gadula
August 6, 2008
Dear Yvette and family our sincere condolences and prayers during this difficult time. I spent many wonderful hours with Peter in Fleet headquarters and on the road for various Fleet Executive Board meetings. He was always a gentleman and always a leader. An individual who never lost his sense of humour, his sense of duty and his dedication to making seafarers lives better. Peter always gave the straight goods and he made a real difference to the Coast Guard. In particular he often talked with pride of his family and their accomplishments. It can honestly be said that Peter paid attention to the small stuff and passed his passion for the sea on to a large number of our serving officers and crews. God Bless and keep you all close in his hands.
Ian MacDonald
August 6, 2008
To the Ballard Family:
Please accept my sincere condolences for your sudden loss. I worked with Peter at Coast Guard and was impressed with his humour, professionalism and sense of fairness. His stories and viewpoint at coffee were always entertaining and eagerly anticipated. He was already missed and will be missed even more and my thoughts are with you.
Suzanne Vincelette
August 6, 2008
To Peter's Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband and father.
I had the pleasure of knowing him at the CCG. He was a very special man, always smiling, whom I called "M. Pierre" since he had become bilingual. He was a hard worker but always had time to stop and talk with his Friends and colleagues. A true Gentleman.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Here is a short poem:
Maybe Stars are not Stars...
But rather openings in the Sky
... Where the Love of our lost ones pours and
Illuminates us to let us know that they are happy!..
Bon courage.
Martyne Nixon
August 6, 2008
Dear Yvette, Jeff and Andrew,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Peter's passing. He was a wonderful husband, a wonderful father, a wonderful man. He will be missed by many. Please know that you are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Jean Murray
August 6, 2008
Yvette and family - my sincere condolences for your loss. I worked with Peter at the Canadian Coast Guard and it was a delight. He was so knowledgeable and professional and collegial and best of all, his sense of humour and personal warmth made people feel comfortable and happy, even when we were facing difficult issues. He was an inspiration, and I will miss him. My thoughts are with you.
Krista Tannahill
August 6, 2008
Dear Yvette, Jeff & Andrew
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Mr. Ballard as a kind and friendly man who was very well respected.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Sincerely
Krista Tannahill
Mike Hines
August 6, 2008
To the Ballard Family:
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Peter in the mid-90's in Ottawa. He was a good man, and I enjoyed the short time we worked together. I have seen Peter since, from time to time, when in Ottawa. He always had time for a quick chat, and a few stories. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Margaret Anne (MacLean) Bonham
August 6, 2008
Dear Yvetter and Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere sympathy
Lynn Dolan
August 6, 2008
Yvette and family,
I am shocked to hear of Peter's passing. It doesn't seem that long ago since I was at his retirement party or that we were at a meeting in St. John's having some good laughs.
Peter was a fine man and real gentleman. He will be missed by many.
Lyne Allaire
August 6, 2008
To the Ballard Family:
I was shocked and very sad to hear about Mr. Ballard' passing.
I had the pleasure of working with him at the CCG. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincere condoleances.
Nancy Hurlburt
August 6, 2008
I am so sorry to here about Peter. I worked with him in CCG and found him to be very committed and gentle. It was a pleasure meeting and working with him.
Ken Hill
August 6, 2008
To the Ballard Family,
Very sorry for your loss.
As my sons play with the tonka trucks Peter gave them before he moved from Talcy, I will alway remember him fondly.
Linda Moran
August 6, 2008
Dear Yvette, Jeff and Andrew,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I didn't get to know Peter, having only met him once, but you just know after that first meeting what a great guy he is and a loving partner.
Cherish all those wonderful memories Yvette, as they help you through those rough days ahead. Peter will always be with you, he is now your guardian angel watching over all of you.
Your in my prayers Yvette.
Love Lynn
Claire Longpré - CCG
August 6, 2008
Peter's Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies. I had the honor working for Peter and he was a real gentleman. I'm sure that he will be miss by all of us at CG.
Mariarosa Fliss
August 6, 2008
Dearest Yvette,
it is hearbreaking that you have lost so suddenly a wonderful husband and father to Jeff and Andrew. Please accept my condolences to your family.
Love,
Mariarosa Fliss
Capital Chordettes
Patrick Ryan
August 6, 2008
To the Ballard Family:
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for the loss of this truly fine gentleman.
I had the pleasure and honour of working with Peter at the CCG and was always fascinated with his stories of the sea.
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Keeley Smetham
August 6, 2008
Dear Yvette and family,
We are thinking of you all at this sad time.
We have some amazing memories of you both from McCrearys, and are pleased that we met Pete as he was a wonderful person.
We are all sadend by his passing, and our thoughts are with you all.
Love
Keeley, Gareth, Rhys & Owen Smetham
Estelle Dubé
August 6, 2008
Peter's family,
I was both shocked and saddened to hear of Peter's passing. Although I did not work closely with him our paths would cross many times a day and we would chat! Very friendly person that I have been missing seeing since his retirement. My sincere condolences to all his family!
Estelle Dubé (dfo)
Keith & Linda Tannahill
August 6, 2008
Yvette, Jeff and Andrew,
Our hearts are broken. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved Peter and shall , miss his charm, his wit, his smile, his humour... Oh how we shall miss our most wonderful and dear friend Peter.
Much love to you all, Keith & Linda
Anna Cuffari
August 6, 2008
To The Ballard Family:
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Peter's passing.
I had the privilege of working with Peter for a few years at CCG-DFO.
I wish to extend my deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May your memories keep him close to you always and bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Anna Cuffari
Phil & Susan Bryan
August 6, 2008
Dear Yvette, Jeff and Andrew - we are shocked and very saddened to hear of Peter's sudden passing. He was a very nice man and was the kind of guy who improved your day simply through the pleasure of sharing some of it with him. I very much enjoyed our little chats at the mailbox or in the driveway. We have missed you since you moved from Talcy; we shall miss Peter even more now. Our sincere condolences for your loss.
Joan, Don Bird
August 6, 2008
Our thought and prayers are with you at this time.
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