We met while working as contractors at BNR/Nortel. He had just left the Westin hotel as a valet and he started working for Bobby Neil as I moved to a different BNR location. He always seemed to be one step behind me. If I' moved to a different department then he would move into my previous role. That continued until about 1995/96 when I became full time in a completely different department.
We still hung out a lot together!!! He was a great friend and was always up for a good time!!
I apologize for taking so long to write this but I was completely shocked and didn't know what to say!!!
My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends...I miss him dearly!!!
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My deepest condolences to Peter’s family. He had such a beautiful soul. I will never forget our amazing conversations about family, work, and everyday life. He truly was one of a kind. He will be deeply missed. Rest in peace my friend.
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I am beyond sorry and upset to hear of Peter's passing. Peter was always such a wonderful friend. I will miss his laugh, his love for life and adventure! There are people in life that just energize the room they walk into and Pete was one of them. Condolences to Peter's parents and his son, who he loved more than anything. Thank you for sharing Peter with the rest of us. Janine and Brian
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I extend my deepest sympathies to Peter's family. Peter was a regular at Friday lunches in my Nortel days. Shared many good stories and times with him
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An old friend through hockey and Nortel. Sad to hear , I have some fond and fun memories with Peter.
Rest easy “Mason” , Hodgy
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My deepest condolences to Peter's family. I met Peter when I started as a contractor for Northern in 1990. One of the first stories he told me was of going to court to fight a ticket, representing himself, which amazed me. He lost the case but the judge commended him for his work on his case. I came to learn that he too grew up in a small town and in similar households and that was one of the anchors of our friendship, we just understood each other.
Peter would light up any room he walked into. He'd have you and the rest of the room laughing within minutes of entering. Walking into East Side's in Bells Corners with Pete and Richard was like walking into Cheers with Norm. Peter!, the room would ring out. That's because Peter made a point to get to know everyone there and he was always quick to lend a helping hand when his friends needed one.
After he moved on to other work, I was continuously asked, How's Peter doing, by so many different people. If you were lucky enough to know Pete, you loved him. You couldn't help but love the guy.
Shane MacGowan from The Pogues wrote:
So come fill up your glasses
with brandy or wine,
Whatever it's costs, I will pay,
So be easy and free,
when your drinking with me,
I'm a man you don't meet everyday.
Pete was truly a man you don't meet everyday. His loss is immeasurable to us. My deepest sympathies are with his family, his love Diane, his son Matthew, and all who knew Peter. Rest in peace, my brother.
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I am saddened to hear of Pete's passing - an upstanding human being
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My condolences to the family I’ve known Pete for a long time through work and hockey
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Our deepest condolences on your loss
Peter was a great guy
RIP Peter
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2025, The Royal Oak - Hunt Club at Uplands, Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
My condolences to Peter's family. I first met Peter, and no less than a week later he was in love with my best friend Diane. We would often get together and have good times. He will be greatly missed.
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My sincerest condolences to Peter's family and loved ones. Pete was a kind and generous soul, a great friend, and incredibly proud father. He was always willing and eager to lend a hand, be a shoulder to cry on, or there to make you laugh. Pete was always talking about his son, how much he loved him and how proud he was of his hard work and blossoming career.Pete was truly a beautiful soul who will be dearly missed by many. Rest in peace, Pete.
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My deepest condolences to Peter’s family and loved ones.
Pete was truly one of the most kind and genuine people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. He had an incredible gift for bringing people together, his energy could light up any room. He spent all his time making others feel good.
Pete, I’ll always miss your skating demos, your ability to put a funny twist on every story, and your unwavering commitment to fun. The slow days at the Office would not have been the same without your company and the busy ones would not have been possible without our “shared brain.” You were the life of the party and you will be deeply missed. Rest easy.
With deepest sympathies,
Margaux
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My deepest condolences to all of Pete's family members.. He was a happy soul and always cared about everyone around him, genuinely. I rarely came across anyone like him here. He'll be missed. Rest in Peace. May Lord bless his soul.
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Our deepest condolences to Pete's family. Charlene and I will miss your friendship and ever helping hand. Your kind heart will definitely be missed.
Charlene and Gianni
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Deepest condolences to the family.
I will miss our shop chats buddy. You were by far my favorite person at the "Office". Love you, catch you on the "reset".
Working on getting that Bentley.
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Condolences to the family; so sorry for your loss.
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My condolences to Peter's family. I first met Peter when we work together , a gentleman , a hard worker and polite to try to speak french with me. Called me few times to ask about me . I am sad he went to soon ,a very good friend.
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