Peter Cochrane

COCHRANE, Peter Edward Peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at the age of 75. Peter was a well-known, multi-talented, extremely caring person whose life touched so many in this city and elsewhere. Teacher, broadcaster, actor/director, and "foodie" - either fabulously cooking it, teaching it, broadcasting about it, or writing and reviewing it - Peter nourished, cared for, challenged and was a mentor to so many friends and acquaintances. Peter's talent was to bring together people from all walks of life, of all ages and from every conceivable background; and his gatherings will be remembered for their wonderful conversations, camaraderie and incredible cuisine. He will be sorely missed by his family, all his friends and by many, many others, including his students and faculty at Algonquin College, and his colleagues at the Ottawa Little Theatre, CBC and CJOH. Predeceased by his loving partner, Rene Marchand. Peter is survived by his daughters, Eliza (Rob Passingham) of Courtenay, BC and Kate (Paul Brink) of Toronto, his grandchildren, Callum and Aidan Passingham, and Helena and Felix Brink; and his younger brother, John, sister-in-law, Barbara, his nieces Dale and Susan and their families in Johannesburg, South Africa. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Monday August 6 from 9 a.m. until service time in the Chapel at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bruce House in Ottawa.