Peter White

At age 7, he and his family moved to Hong Kong, where he was educated at the Diocesan Boys’ School, partially sponsored by the Anglican Diocese in Hong Kong.

He attended St. Andrews Church, where he joined the choir, eventually becoming Head Chorister. He was also active as a Cub Scout and became a Boy Scout.

His education was severely curtailed when Japan declared war on Britain in December 1941. Peter, his father and mother were interned for a couple of years and when the tide turned against the Japanese, they handed over the camp to the International Red Cross for the final year and a half when Japan surrendered.

Peter served as an apprentice electrician at the Taikoo Dockyards for 2 years, when he decided there were greater opportunities in England, only to find that he would be unable to complete his apprenticeship, due to the Union rules in England at the time, which stated that apprenticeships must cease at the age of 21. He then found employment at Joseph Lucas, Birmingham, in the Gas Turbine Division as a mechanical Inspector.

It wasn’t long when he set his eyes on a cute blond, working at the same plant, but in the typing pool. After a whirlwind courtship, Pam and Peter were married in her home town of Peterchurch, Hereford. Shortly after, they decided to immigrate to Canada, landing in Toronto in March 1956. He was employed at deHavilland Aircraft, Downsview, as a Radio Radar Installer and several years later joined Litton Systems, Rexdale as a Quality Technician. Peter worked hard to buy their first house in Richmond Hill, later moving to Aurora, where Pam gave birth to a beautiful girl and two years later a lovely boy. The family eventually moved to Brampton, where Frances and Tom graduated, moving on to university, where they both graduated from York University.

Peter was proud as punch when Frances married Steve and bore him two beautiful boys, Kyle (Brooke) and Connor (Rachel).

Tom met his partner Cathy and they presented us with a beautiful grandson, Lucas and special grandson Dylan.

After nearly 30 years service with Litton Systems, Peter took and early retirement and soon after, Pam retired also. They attended St. Jude’s Anglican Church regularly and took an active part in the church; Peter as an usher, and Pam took care of the ordering of flowers for the altar.

Peter was always the quiet, shy type, until you got to know him. He loved his once and only love and best friend Pam, who supported him through thick and thin. He was inclined to be impulsive at times, but Pam was always there to hold back the reigns.

Peter enjoyed his retirement and was able to spend more time with his family whom he loved dearly. He also liked to keep in touch with his former colleagues, enjoying their luncheon meetings each month.

He was also an active mall walker and clocked thousands of kilometers walking around the City Centre.

He loved to travel, travelling to places like Hawaii, Australia, Hong Kong and Cuba and especially looked forward to their annual vacations to Daytona, Florida.

We all know that Peter is now at rest with the Lord, and Peter’s wish is that he be remembered by all.

His love for Pam, his family and God, was always a priority with him.

Peter spent 8 years at Mountainview Retirement Residence in the Independent Terrace as well as the Residence until his passing. Peter made special friends both in the independent side and the assisted residences. The family would like to thank the Mountainview staff for the exceptional care provided especially in Peter’s last two weeks. Forever grateful to Dr. Nadia Alam our trusted Doctor for her care.