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Lucy Mekler posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Dear Jacqui and children, I was given Peter's phone number 35 years ago when my son and I were in crisis. My thoughts then, and still, is that Peter is a gifted listener who can make people feel safer. I have said so often that Peter has enough faith for all of us. He exuded an aura of calm that included all within his range. His smile was genuine and lit up a room. He was sincere and loving. I feel blessed to have known him. My condolences to you all for your great loss.
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Tom Little posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Our paths crossed a number of times over many years while working in the field of services for people with disabilities. Peter was inevitably gracious, open to new ideas and thoughtful in his comments. You never doubted his commitment, or where his loyalties lay. I am sure he was immensely proud of the changes that have occurred over the years of his involvement, although he would be modest about his contribution. The rest of us are not so encumbered. Thanks, Peter, for making the world a better place.
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Aldred Neufeldt posted a condolence
Monday, January 13, 2014
Dear Jacqui - it seems but a few short years ago that I first met Peter - and, a little later, yourself. That real time, as we know it, tells us tells us that was more than 40 is hard to believe. I deeply regret his loss to you and your family, and to all others who knew and valued him - myself included. Peter played an important and influential role in shaping how many of us thought about and related to people disadvantaged by disability of whatever kind. He wore his capacity to identify with and advocate on behalf of others with a kind of sincerity and personal conviction that was a model for us all. I valued his incisive insight on the human frailties of those around, his sense of humour when we reflected on them, and his ability to formulate responses that built people up in a positive way consistent with his spiritual sensibilities. I wish you a sense of God's presence as you mourn his loss. Aldred Neufeldt
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Betty Daley posted a condolence
Monday, January 13, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Peter's gentle spitit and wise council will be missed by so many. This world was a better place for having Peter in it and he has left a legacy for those who are left behind.
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Betty Daley posted a condolence
Monday, January 13, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Peter's gentle spitit and wise council will be missed by so many. This world was a better place for having Peter in it and he has left a legacy for those who are left behind.
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Jessie & Sam Albanese posted a condolence
Monday, January 13, 2014
Dear Jacquie and Family - please accept our deepest condolences at the tremendous loss of your beloved husband and father. Peter was a truly gentle man - one who quietly led others by his marvelous example. His life was a living example of Gospel values walked, and not just talked. He will be sadly missed and yet I believe his legacy will live on in the lives of those of us inspired by him. May God give each of you strength and courage in the process of grieving your loss and may you know His love always. Sam and Jessie Albanese.
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Alan McWhorter posted a condolence
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Peter believed in people, and over the years a lot of the people that Peter had faith in put their faith in him. We both met Peter in the 1970's through his work with the Canadian Association for Community Living, and we both have cherished his friendship over the decades. He touched our lives, as he did so many others before and since. For all those he touched he made life richer and more generous in spirit. No finer example of a human being would we hope to find in this world.
Alan and Doris McWhorter
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Jinetta Inch posted a condolence
Sunday, January 12, 2014
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What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose. For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us - Helen Keller Sympathy and Love, Jon, Jinetta, Sandy, Steph, and Lisa
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Rick & Cathy Graham lit a candle
Sunday, January 12, 2014
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Peter was a lovely man in every sense, a friend who touched our lives in a very special way. His smile and his memory will stay with us always.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
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Dan Buggie posted a condolence
Sunday, January 12, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family for Peter's passing. Peter had a divine gift of not getting rattled, while navigating the labyrinth of bureaucratic bungling offered as "benevolence", though often resulting in harm. Oftentimes impervious to personal malice directed against him, his soul carried an anchor that moved beyond the veil to the Rock that kept him safe. He inspired me to not quit in despair, but keep pursing justice that concretely visits the broken, rather then commodifies their crisis. "The root of a tree, is fertilized by it's fallen leaves." Peter may be gone, but the branches that remain are stronger because of him.
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Ron Pocklington posted a condolence
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Dear Jacquie, please accept our condolences for your profound loss. Ron & Alyson Pocklington
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Lynda & Ron Goodridge posted a condolence
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Many years ago Peter touched our lives in his kind and gentle way. Our sympathies and thoughts are with you Jacqui and with your family.
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Judith Butler posted a condolence
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Peter was such a humble, kind and decent man. All who had the privilege of knowing Peter, could not help but love him. My heart goes out to Jacquie and family. Judith Butler
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Jacques Pelletier posted a condolence
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Peter was a Good man. He lived his convictions and his words. He was always there for people around him. His quiet leadership and strong spirituality made the lives of those he touched better lives. I was privileged to have known and work with him. To Jacquie and his family, I offer my sincere condolences. Jacques Pelletier
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Susannah Joyce posted a condolence
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Although I had heard of Peter for many years it is only in the last 5 that I started to know him, through mutual causes and work around several areas of supporting people. His quiet conviction, his intelligence and the deep inclusion of his spiritual self in all he said and did, quietly and authentically, inspired me and touched me deeply. When I think of Peter's Gifts, of which he had many, the qualities that come to mind most prominently are his wisdom, his humility and his kindness. I hope we will honour him beyond the next few weeks by recalling what we most valued in Peter and try to keep those traits alive as we continue the work he cared about so deeply.
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Lisa McNee Baker posted a condolence
Sunday, January 12, 2014
I learned a lot from Peter Dill as he was a patient, gifted and wise mentor. I remember him telling me when I purchased a van so that my kids could have separate seats that I was just giving them more “swinging” room. He was right. He also told me that families know best what a ‘good life’ would be for their children. Of course he was right on that front too. He taught me what a file was on a computer and how to gracefully apologize for being tardy. He taught me how to listen; really listen as people talked about their struggles and their hopes and dreams for the future. He taught me the true meaning of community. Peter was such a kind, compassionate and decent man. I extend my deepest condolences to his family at this time. Lisa McNee Baker
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Dan & Eva Proctor posted a condolence
Sunday, January 12, 2014
We live on a small street in Markham and Peter and Jacquie have been our neighbours, amongst a group a great neighbours, for 20 years. Peter and his family were in the group that invited us and our young family to Tilman Circle those many years ago. Peter was a great example of our experiences here. His friendship, willingness to always give you time so we could stop, listen to and speak to each other, share a laugh, catch up on what our families were doing, walk our dogs together; all of this was invaluable. Another neighbour pointed out that he was always there for others even while working or walking outside because he was often on his phone when I saw him, being available and helping others when they were in need. As members of the same church I not only got to see his spirituality there, but as he and his family only live three doors away, I had the great example of observing someone living and acting on that faith and conviction everyday. Another neighbour affirmed a fantastic observation to me today when she said that as we live on Tilman Circle we live with a great Circle of Friends. Although Peter may not be with us in person, his love, commitment to his family most importantly, and then others on this street and so many other places, will always be with us, indelibly placed in our hearts. Eva and I as well as our kids, Dave and Nicole, express our deepest condolences to Jacquie, Jamie (our first sitter for our kids), Mary Elizabeth and Stephen. The fire, passion and love in Peter will burn brightly for a long time and be an inspiration to us all.
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Dawn Roper & John Latour posted a condolence
Sunday, January 12, 2014
We extend our deepest sympathy to Peter’s family. We think today about Peter’s easy whoop of laughter as we considered how to teach the value of our daughter’s silent presence. After we met Peter we never struggled alone, and though the effort was often stressful we saw decency in most people, victory in inches, and we had a lot of fun. Peter shared much with our family, we will miss him deeply, and we are so very sorry for your loss.
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Laurence Hunt posted a condolence
Sunday, January 12, 2014
In a world where even the most important messages have to be telegraphed almost instantly in "sound bites," Peter took the time not only to listen, but really to pay attention to, everything that was said to him. Peter was rare to the point of uniqueness in his willingness to consider the importance of what all of us shared with him. Somewhere out there, where patience ends, Peter just kept going, never letting go and never dismissing anyone. An irreplaceable human being, to whom any of us could aspire to be "a little more like him," with the emphasis always on "a little." Some people leave behind a place that everyone knows instantly will never be filled by any other. Thank you, Peter, for your kind listening, and of course, "reflection." I am so fortunate to have known you.
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Peter Clutterbuck posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Peter is right there more than forty years ago now when I think of the three or four people who most influenced my own life path in pursuit of social justice. And Peter's influence was most special in that it was not about how to fight on the issues but how critical it is to connect personally with the people for whom the struggle is waged. The most humble, authentic warrior for a better world for all that I have been privileged to call my colleague and friend. Deepest sympathies to Jacqui and family in this sad time.
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Jim and Patricia OBrien-Dunn posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Dear Jackie and Family. We are in Florida and Rachel told us the sad news of your husband's passing. May we offer our sympathies to you at the time. Jim Dunn and Patricia O'Brien-Dunn
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Pamela Roth posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Peter was gift to those who knew him. He was a pole star to all of us in the Social Justice Ministry. He introduced us to the concept of Ubuntu and we were empowered by the idea. His Christianity was lived on a daily basis; his commitment to the most vulnerable in our society was a passion. We send our sympathies to Jackie, and Jamey, Mary Elizabeth and Stephen. He loved you all so much. He was so proud of all of you. You brought him so much joy. Thank you for sharing him with us. You will be in our prayers. Pam Roth for the Social Justice Ministry.
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Diane Richler posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Peter's spirituality and morality were an inspiration and a source of strength for those who were lucky enough to benefit from his guidance and friendship. Jacquie and his children brought his capacity for love and caring to to a new level. My thoughts are with you all.
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Diane Richler posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Peter's spirituality and morality were an inspiration and a source of strength for those who were lucky enough to benefit from his guidance and friendship. Jacquie and his children brought his capacity for love and caring to to a new level. My thoughts are with you all.
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Diane Richler posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Peter's spirituality and morality were an inspiration and a source of strength for those who were lucky enough to benefit from his guidance and friendship. Jacquie and his children brought his capacity for love and caring to to a new level. My thoughts are with you all.
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Sue Talmey posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Peter was an inspiration to so many. A kind and patient man who cared about others so much more than he worried about himself. Peter made a profound impact on the lives of so many people. Thank you for being a caring friend and mentor.
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The Bruno Family posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
The Bruno Family made a donation to THE L'ARCHE DAYBREAK FOUNDATION
Wishing all of you peace and comfort as you enter this new chapter of your lives. Peter's legacy will live on in all the lives he touched but most especially within the love you know he had for his family. We pray that the many years of happy memories will sustain you during difficult times. We are here if you need us! With love.
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St.Julia Billiart Council Members, Peter, Franca, Lissandra, Ann, Vanessa, and Mary Ann posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
St.Julia Billiart Council Members, Peter, Franca, Lissandra, Ann, Vanessa, and Mary Ann made a donation to THE L'ARCHE DAYBREAK FOUNDATION
Jacquie, May the lord give you the strength to carry on, and the peace of mind to recognize the gift that is his Kingdom. We are thinking of you during your difficult time.
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Jon, Jinetta, Sandy, Steph, Kristen and Lisa posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Jon, Jinetta, Sandy, Steph, Kristen and Lisa made a donation to THE L'ARCHE DAYBREAK FOUNDATION
What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose. For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us - Helen Keller Sympathy and Love, Jon, Jinetta, Sandy, Steph, Kristen and Lisa
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St Julia Billiart Catholic School Staff posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
St Julia Billiart Catholic School Staff made a donation to THE L'ARCHE DAYBREAK FOUNDATION
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
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Scott Lawson posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Scott Lawson made a donation to THE L'ARCHE DAYBREAK FOUNDATION
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Marcia Rioux posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Marcia Rioux made a donation to THE L'ARCHE DAYBREAK FOUNDATION
Peter made an important and deep contribution to the world of intellectual disability and inspired those, like me, who met him on his journey. My deepest condolences to the family and thank you all for sharing Peter so generously with the community.
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Community Living Ontario posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Community Living Ontario made a donation to THE L'ARCHE DAYBREAK FOUNDATION
Peter was a great friend of Community Living. His compassion and leadership will truly be missed.
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Board of Directors, DAFRS posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Board of Directors, DAFRS made a donation to THE L'ARCHE DAYBREAK FOUNDATION
Jacqui & Family, Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Peter. DAFRS was privileged to have him as their leader for the past five years and through that time, we all came to appreciate his quiet conviction to families raising sons & daughters with a disability. His commitment to families, staff and the agency was unwavering and we thank you for sharing him with us for those years. We will all miss him greatly. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Regards, Members of the Board of Directors,DAFRS
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Alan Schnurr posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Alan Schnurr made a donation to THE L'ARCHE DAYBREAK FOUNDATION
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Lucinda Hage posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Lucinda Hage made a donation to THE L'ARCHE DAYBREAK FOUNDATION
I knew Peter through his involvement with Ubuntu and Durham Family Respite and admired his dedication to making our communities stronger and more inclusive. His gentle manner, thoughtful smile and commitment will stay with me. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to your family. Peter's departure diminishes us all, but none more than you. Sincerely, Lucinda Hage
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Cathy Bloomfield posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Cathy Bloomfield made a donation to THE L'ARCHE DAYBREAK FOUNDATION
Peter's genuine and persistent kindness, love and dedication will always continue to inspire me. My sincere condolences to Peter's beloved and family.
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Sandra Borda & John St James posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Sandra Borda & John St James made a donation to THE L'ARCHE DAYBREAK FOUNDATION
In memory of a wonderful, loving man. We hope this small gift will help support the work he devoted his life to. With much love. S&J
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Mike, Sue and Michelle Walsh posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Mike, Sue and Michelle Walsh made a donation to THE L'ARCHE DAYBREAK FOUNDATION
Please know that you are in our prayers. Peter was a very special man and we were blessed to know him.
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Denyse Newton posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Denyse Newton made a donation to DURHAM ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY RESPITE SERVICES
As a member of the Board of Directors of DAFRS, I had the pleasure of working with and knowing Peter over the past six years. His commitment to families and those who could not advocate for themselves was at the heart of all he did and we were most fortunate to have him leading our way. We will miss him greatly. May you find peace in the many wonderful memories you hold dear.
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