Lydia Peter

Peter, Lydia (nee Henschel) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Peter’s hospital on Monday, December-23-13 at the age of 84. She will be missed by her husband Erwin of 64 years. Dearly loved mother of Erika Martlew (Robin), Karl (Marian) and Doris (Vern Klukas). Special grandmother to Amberlee Kosubovich (David), Devon, Jordan and Jamie Martlew and Jessica and Heather Peter. Cherished Oma to her great-grandchildren, Natalya and Alexander Kosubovich. She will also be missed by her brothers Bernie (Irene), Arn (Josephine, 1996), Eric (Ethna, 2011) and Hal (Doreen) Henschel and by her sister, Trudy Hunter (Tom, 2000) and many nieces and nephews. Lydia was a long- time member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran church in Hamilton. The family wish to thank Dr. Bev Hattersley and the nurses and other staff at St. Peter’s palliative care for the exceptional care given to Lydia over the last almost 5 years. As an expression of sympathy donations can be made in Lydia’s memory to St. Peter’s palliative care. Her family will receive friends at the Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Ave. E. on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 27th at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. On line tributes can be made at, www.cresmountfennellchapel.com