PETER JAMES ROBERTSON

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PETER JAMES ROBERTSON February 24, 1923 - October 27, 2008 Peacefully, on Monday, October 27, 2008, the angels took Peter James Robertson, our father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother to heaven. He starts his new life with his beloved wife Margaret who has been waiting for his arrival since 1996. He also joins his mother and father Margaret and Peter: sisters: Margaret, Theresa and Kay; brother Alec; grandchild Jacqueline and daughter-in-law Colleen. Peter was born on February 24, 1923, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He attended school at St. Ignatius and St. Paul's. His athletic interests included hockey, basketball and boxing. He spent his leisure time singing along with Dean Martin and his second love was the racetrack. He met Margaret, the love of his life before he enlisted in the navy. He served in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve from 1942 until 1945. Peter and Margaret were married in 1945 and spent 51 years together before God came to her in White Rock, B.C and called her to his side. He leaves a legacy of 79 family members to cherish his memory including six daughters: Theresa (Bob), Linda, Margaret, Mary (Ted), Ann (Lenny), Evelyn (Craig); 10 sons: Jim, Peter, John (Linette), Frank (Andi), Joe, Gerry, Tony (Claudette), Harry (Debbie), Larry, Ken (Krista); 43 grandchildren: Carrie-Anne, Coreena, Brandon, Montanna, Georgia, Neil, Justine, Tammy, Todd, Troy, John, Don, Robbie, Ricki, Victoria, Vincent, Dominic, Sean, Dawn, Justin, Jessica, Madison, Jeremy, Jade, Ryan, Brendon, Kyle, Lily, Tara, Breana, Jordon, Stefanie, Tiffanie, Melanie, Kennedy, Ryshard, Chelsey, Ashley, Leo, Reid, Sadie, Kayla and Tristin; 20 great grandchildren: Kai, Casey, Nathan, Joshua, Owen, Bryson, Dillan, Tristin, Kyle, Taylor, Tim, Brandon-Lee, Jacob, Josh, Mila, Ella-Colleen, Alyssa, Ryan, Kody, and Danielle. Peter also leaves numerous nephews and nieces as well as his sister Mary-Jo Hague and his brother John (Betty) to continue his legacy. We never lose the ones we love For memories keep them near, Time dims the loss and lets the love, Shine bright and sweet and clear. Dad, you are finally at peace in your new paradise. Once again you can hold mom's hand, smell grandma's homemade cooking and listen to your favourite saying, They're at the PostThey're off! The family would like to thank the staff at Deer Lodge for their compassion, patience and support. Should friends so desire memorial donations may be made to Deer Lodge Centre Foundation, 2109 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 0L5 or to a charity of one's choice. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, November 3 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Ignatius Church, corner of Stafford and Corydon. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald St. 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 30, 2008