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Peter Cowper Obituary
Dec 19, 1941 - October 5, 2013
Passed away at 71 years old in his home in Beaurepaire, QC on a beautiful fall day where the light was just right, the leaves were turning, and the garden was alive.
Peter will be remembered and celebrated by Dale, Janet, Gren and Heather, and his sister Brenda,
along with his grand-children, Noah, Vivianne, Leo, Kaya and Marley, and good friend, Joanne.
Peter was a beach talker who loved life, and loved to reach out to everyone and anyone.
His circle of friends is huge, and diverse.
He shared his values in his way with others. Family first. Work hard. Trust in God, and believe.
Be strong in your convictions. Be kind. Be generous. Be thrifty.
His is missed, but we are blessed to have known a unique soul like no other, who has returned to join his mom, dad and God in Heaven.
His spirit was everywhere on Saturday morning in the sunshine, and he will remain in our hearts forever, and, that's good!
A visitation will be held Saturday, October 12th, at 3:00pm at Collins Clarke Funeral Home in Pointe Claire, followed by a memorial service at 4:00pm in their chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please consider support of Peter's favourite cause, the Royal Victoria Hospital.
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. - Dr. Seuss.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
24 Entries
Shlomo Silverstein-Rappoport
May 3, 2014
Boo hoo hoo! My tears will not stop, as I just was told by my friend that Peter had died. I cannot believe he has gone from this earth, but I know that God has him in His arms right now, and will comfort us all because Peter was such a man of devotion and spirituality and love for the world around him. I will be going to sing the psalms and hymns that best exemplify his life amongst us. He taught me so much about myself and life, my life is his life in so many ways.
john t
October 31, 2013
to live on in hearts we leave behind is not to die
william konig
October 23, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
October 14, 2013
Extending our deepest sympathies Janet to you and your family.... hugs to Vivianne and Leo... Cindy and your Le Petit Family
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Dan & Olga Waksman
October 13, 2013
Dear Gren & Family,
I was sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please accept our condolences and sympathy. While this is a painful time, God blessed you with the gift of a fine father who touched the lives of so many.
May God bless you and keep you in his care.
Getty Ndlovu
October 12, 2013
I will always miss you Peter.
October 12, 2013
Dale & family,
Our thoughts are with you.
Christine Bright
October 12, 2013
Dear Brenda and family
We did not know your brother Peter, and it seems we were not blessed by his seemingly wonderful persona and grace. I can imagine what you are facing without his presence, his light, and love of life. You will be blessed with wonderful and touching memories. Be strong and share these with those you love.
October 12, 2013
To All the Cowper Family,
So sad to hear of Peter's sudden passing. Time goes by and we never think we won't be in someone's company again. Peter and Derek met as young boys on the beach around the age of five, and that was the beginning of a life long friendship. Many, many fond memories of Peter. Ocean Park will not be the same without him. He will be missed.
Beth & Derek Bright, Ottawa Ontario
October 11, 2013
To Gren and family,
I'm sorry to hear about Peter's passing. I have so many fond memories of Peter that I will always remember. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Jim DaSilva
Breslau, ON
Claude Albert
October 11, 2013
Peter Cowper was a lovable man and will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you all during these difficult times.
Dorothy & Fred Stacey
October 10, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ernest Morrison
October 10, 2013
To all Peter's family,
Our condolences on your loss of a very special person.We remember Peter as a wonderful, fun person.We spent our first few New year's eves as a couple at Peter's Mother's home in Beaconsfield. They were always great parties with music, songs and a roaring fireplace. Later we used to see him in his favourite vacation spot (and ours) in Ocean Park, Maine.These are wonderful memories for both of us and we extend our sincere sympathy.
Ernest & Barbara Morrison
Peterborough, ON
Karen Kormos
October 10, 2013
Brenda,
I am sorry for your loss.
October 10, 2013
Dear Brenda, Bruce and all the family. I am so sorry to read about this very sad news. With Brenda being a good, close friend, I do have many memories of fun times with Brenda and Peter in Beaconsfield. I am so sorry I am unable to attend on Saturday, but my thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. Deep condolences and sympathy, Candy (Bonbon)
Alastair Alves
October 9, 2013
Goodbye old friend.
Luda Lewis
October 9, 2013
The family of Peter Cowper, Remembering your dad and your grandfather with great fondness, sending sincerest condolences to you all and praying that God will keep you strong while you think of him as being another member in that beautiful choir in the sky. They are so lucky to have him. Sincerely,Luda
Libby Laurie-Monaco
October 9, 2013
My sincere condolences to all of you. Peter was a wonderful man, and will be missed by all who knew him.
"We cannot control the movement of time nor can we control the destiny of those we love.
We can take comfort in knowing that those who have lived in our hearts are never really gone.
For as long as we keep them with us, in our hearts and in our thoughts, they will be with us always, for love which is timeless, never ceases to exist."
The peace of Christ be with you.
Gerry & Mary Hannan
October 9, 2013
Dear Dale-Gren-Heather-Janet-Brenda
Mary and I offer our sympathies for your great loss.
I worked with Peter for over 40 years and always found him to be fair and very compassionate. I will miss him
Gerry Hannan
Debbie Dale
October 9, 2013
I was very sorry to hear about Peter and will put the whole Cowper & Cowper Inc family in my prayers.
Winn Lambert-Meek
October 9, 2013
To each of you I extend my deepest sympathy, Peter was a very special friend! Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
October 9, 2013
Dear Heather, I am so sorry about your loss. I was always happy to talk (maybe I should say listen) to your father when I came by. He was interesting and fun. Please accept my condolences for you and your family.
Pam Carson
Bev Hagarty-Mitchell
October 9, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all of Peter's family and many friends. He'll be nissed but not forgotten.
Susan Weaver
October 9, 2013
Dear Janet, Brenda and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your lose.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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