Peter Ballan Sr.

Pete was born on November 5, 1925 in Fort Frances, Ontario to George and Lena Ballan. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the age of 18 serving during WWII in the North Atlantic on Convey Duty. After the war he returned to Fort Frances working as a switchman at the Falls Railroad and later with MD&W. He loved to be outdoors, hunting and fishing. He went on many trips, exploring Canada from coast to coast as well to the Artic. He met a lot of nice people working in the outdoors and made a lot of good friends. Pete was well known for his great sense of humour.

He was united in marriage to Sophie Wihnan on February 26, 1949 and they recently celebrated 67 years together.

He leaves behind his wife Sophie; children Toni Anderson of Eagan, MN, Dorlene Parsons (Don) of Lakefield, ON; grandchildren Sherri, Shane (Stephanie), Kelly, Brett and Sean (Julie); great grandchildren Isabelle, Paige, Brooklyn, Nora and Steven; sister Eileen (Richard) Tremblay of Port Albernie, BC; brother David of Billings, Montana as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his cat Lucy.

Pete was predeceased by his son Peter William Ballan on November 23, 2007; parents George and Lena as well as 5 brothers and 1 sister; son-law Charlie.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Green Funeral Home.

The honourary pallbearers will be Brad Bingham, Lee Bingham, Travis Chabot, Gerry Lambert and Jean Camirand.

If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to the LaVerendrye General Hospital, Salvation Army or Friends of Animals.

Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com