At the close of a lovely summer we sadly announce Peter's sudden passing in Dryden, Ontario on Friday October 17, 2025 at the age of 85. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife
Peg of 56 years, sons Kerry (Shannon) and Jonathan (Seth), granddaughters Amber, Heather, Megan and Erin. Peter was predeceased by son Jeffrey and daughter Elizabeth.
Peter grew up in the Swansea area of Toronto with wonderful friends and lots of adventures. He graduated from the University of Toronto Dental School and Faculty of Applied Science and School of Engineering where he studied Material Science. In 1970, he began teaching Dental Materials at the University of Manitoba Dental School, where his passion for teaching was matched in equal measure by his penchant for research. Peter was a member of the Canadian delegation of the International Standards Organization Dental Materials and a reviewer for the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association.
Peter enjoyed working with young people including all levels of Scouts Canada and the Klondike Derby for 30 years in Manitoba and 9 years in Ontario. His love of the outdoors included hiking and camping and canoe trips in Algonquin Park, Ontario and cottaging on Eagle Lake.
We would like to thank Dryden Hospital for their care and Machin Paramedics, Dryden Paramedics for their quick response.
A memorial service will be held at St Paul's Anglican Church, Fort Garry, Winnipeg on Tuesday October 28th at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to St.Boniface Cardiac Care or Children's Hospital.
