Peter Alfred Cain

of West Vancouver passed away peacefully November 21, 2010 at Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver at age 91. Predeceased by his wife Janet of 62 years in 2004. Sadly missed by his son Peter Cain, daughters Janice Bosley and Mary Cain. He is survived by his sister Sylvia O’Brian and brother Barney Cain.

He was born in Temiscaming, Quebec on December 24, 1918 and grew up in Timmins, Creighton and Sudbury. He attended St. Aloysius School, Sudbury High School and Queen’s University Sc’43 graduating in Mining Engineering. At Queen’s he was Intercollegiate Boxing Champion 1939 – 40 and President of the Engineering Society 1943. Upon graduation he served afloat with the RCNVR. He served as a member, Vice Chairman and then Chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of Manitoba receiving an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws in 1975.

His career in mining took him to Nababeep in South Africa and to Tsumeb in South West Africa until 1955. He moved to Lynn Lake, Manitoba to work with Sherritt Gordon Mines until 1975. He moved to Toronto until 1978 when he moved back to Africa with CIDA to work for Botswana Government as Mining Commissioner in Gaberone until 1987 when he retired to West Vancouver.

Special thanks to the Nurses, Care Aides and Staff of Lynn Valley Care Centre who cared for Peter. Your compassion and caring will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity would be appreciated. No Service by request.

Hollyburn Funeral Home Ph. 604-922-1221

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