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PETER JOHN LACEY

Date of Passing: May 10, 2016

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PETER JOHN LACEY Peter John Lacey of St. Vital died at home on May 10, 2016, at 68, after battling cancer and diabetes. Well-known among railway enthusiasts, he was a director, a volunteer, a supporter, and a contributor to the Winnipeg Railway Museum, as well as a member of Transport 3000 and other transportation-oriented organizations. Pete was born in Holbeach, Lincs., England, in 1947, coming to Saskatchewan in 1957. He lived in Sturgis, Lintlaw, Weyburn, and Regina, achieving a B.A in Math from the University of Saskatchewan (Regina Campus). He worked as a computer systems analyst for Univac Computers in Regina and Winnipeg. Later he also worked for the Red River Community College, and as a freelance online editor and writer. He wrote a regular column for The Lance as a community correspondent for St. Vital. Pete published two history books (a third was in the works) about small Manitoba railways, and a technical railway catalogue. Among his hobbies, Pete's activities included hiking, canoeing, and camping. He was very interested in wildlife and conservation. Predeceased by his parents, Dorothy (Wilcox) and Cyril Lacey, Pete is survived by his brothers Steve (Dawn) in Yellowknife, and Nige (Collette) in Calgary, and their children and grandchildren. Family and friends will miss his dry wit and larger than life personality. A memorial event will be announced in the near future. If you wish, please make donations in his name to the Winnipeg Railway Museum.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2016

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

  • I saw this far too late, and Peter died far too early. I knew him because he wrote many wonderful pieces about the lore and disorder of software programming for ‘Software Maintenance News’ when I was editor, and we found we shared an interest in railways. I wish we would see his book on 3000 years of railways. May he find the rainbow at the last buffer! - Posted by: Nicholas Zvegintzov (Editor and friend) on: Feb 27, 2017

  • Peter was the Western Vice_President of Transport Action Canada (formerly Transport 2000) and was a contributor to the Western newsletter of the Association. Peter was an engaged member of our Board, was our anchor man in Winnipeg, and hosted meetings on TAC's behalf in recent years. Peter's passing eleaves a gap in our national web, and he will be sorely missed. We wish to thank him posthumously for all his work and express our condolences to his family and friends. - Posted by: Harry Gow (Association colleague) on: May 24, 2016

  • Peter was one of those friends you want forever.We met in high school, played badminton along with other friends - Pat and Richard. We kept in touch over the years and I always enjoyed hearing from him and about him and the Lacey clan. You have enriched life. Thank you, Peter. Farewell, With love, Darlene - Posted by: Darlene Dudar (We were friends since high school.) on: May 22, 2016

  • Peter for me was the face of the Winnipeg Railway Museum, and person to go to for advice. He will be missed by many. His volunteering and commitment to the Winnipeg Railway Museum and interest in all things railway were legendary. Rest in Peace Peter. - Posted by: Barbara Lange (Frienc) on: May 17, 2016

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