Mr. Frank Peterson

Mr. Frank Peterson

Mr. Frank Peterson passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, January 16, 2012.

He is survived by son Frank, daughter in law Lori, beloved grandchildren Matthew, Kylei (Evans) husband Matt and great granddaughter Leah; Brother Edward, sister –in- law Ruth and many nieces and nephews.

Frank was predeceased by his beloved wife Mary and by his family.

Frank was a local business man (Peterson lumber) from 1944 until he retired, producing quality wood products that remain in many homes and cottages in Kenora & Lake of the Woods area today.

He was an advocate for the First Nations, training and employing many throughout the years, he worked with MNR to facilitate forestry plans and introduce sustainable forestry. He was also involved in the community, and was a former Jaffrey Mellick town councillor. Frank was an accomplished pilot. Frank was a hard working, honest and generous man to his family and friends.

At Franks request there will be no service, private internment will take place at a later date.

The family would like to thank the staff of Lake of the Woods District Hospital and the management and staff of Birchwood Terrace for their excellent and compassionate care.

He will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts, rest with Mom.

If tears could build a stairway, and memories were a lane. I could walk right up to heaven, to bring you home again.

No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only god knows why. Our hearts still ache with sadness, and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

You and the angels around Gods happy throne. We would have held you closer if we had known.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation, 21 Sylvan Street West, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3W7.

Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com

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