Obituary for Glenn Peters
In honour of my Glenn
The world lost a wonderful, sweet, gentle, kind, and caring man on January 28, 2022. Robert Glenn Peters, in his 85th year, born May 14, 1937. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Rita Marie, and by a blended family that included daughters Debbie (Mike), Glenna and Rita's son, Adrian (Jessica) and Rita's daughter, Christa (Wayne). Grampa Glenn will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Bradley (Tabitha), Anthony (Frances), Sandra (Steve), Ben, Ashley, James (Alyssa), Doug, Ronan, Wil, Graeme, Madilyn, Roger and Finegan. Poppa Glenn will also be missed by his great grandchildren Sierra, Dakota, Drake, Sheldon, and Jasmine. Glenn is survived by brothers Ken and Terry (Diane) as well as many other caring family members. Predeceased by daughter, Nancy (2016), son-in-law Butch (2020) and sisters in law (Grace, 2016; Gloria, 2021).
At 11 years of age, Glenn believed he was put on this earth to help people, and he started working as a farm hand at that age and for many years after. When he was 19, he enrolled in the Honours program at the Toronto Institute of Mechanics graduating with high honours with Diesel and Auto tickets. He attended night school for 2 years at Beal Secondary School in London to obtain his welding ticket. For a time, he worked as a welder in Sudbury and Woodstock. After 6 years at Henderson's, Glenn went to Fanshawe College in London to earn his Gas Fitters ticket and Master Plumber and HVAC certifications. For 40 years he had his own business in Ingersoll in plumbing and heating, Peters, and Yorke, in partnership with Bob Yorke, before he retired. It was a challenge for Glenn to completely retire and he could be seen doing special jobs for select clients because 'he liked to keep his hand in' and 'he needed the challenge'. Glenn was a very bright and talented person and a lifelong learner. He excelled in his vocations and told Rita he could fix anything except 'the break of dawn or a broken heart' and he was true to his word. His word was his bond.
Glenn had a zest for life. He loved nature and photography, fishing and flying kites, singing and Ingersoll Trinity United church (both congregation and the building), dancing and travelling, playing all kinds of card games and art, letter writing and visiting, tinkering and problem solving and, eventually, he loved cooking for Rita. He was a Renaissance man.
Glenn was past president of the Oxford Fish and Game Association, Past Master of St John 68 Masonic Lodge, past member of Ingwodd Developments and past member of Electric Service League of Ontario.
Glenn showed courage and determination in dealing with his rounds of cancer and had great faith in the medical world and in Rita being at his side the entire time. He always had a big smile ready for those helping him through some difficult situations. He knew he had angels watching over him and one very special angel in particular. He was the heart of Rita's world and, although he will be missed, Glenn will live forever in the memories of those who loved him and the countless others whose lives he touched in his special way.
Family and friends will be received on Friday February 25, 2022 at the McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home 246 Thames Street South, Ingersoll from 1:30-4:30 and 6:00-8:00. Proof of full vaccination will be required. Guests are required to RSVP for the visitation under Glenn’s service details at www.mcbeathdynes.ca. Masks and social distancing also required.
A private memorial service will be held at Trinity United Church, Ingersoll. Proof of full vaccination will be required.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Kids Kicking Cancer Canada or Trinity United church, Ingersoll would be appreciated. A palm tree was planted in memorial at Loulu Palms Farm Plantation on the North Shore in Oahu, Hawai'i.
The world lost a wonderful, sweet, gentle, kind, and caring man on January 28, 2022. Robert Glenn Peters, in his 85th year, born May 14, 1937. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Rita Marie, and by a blended family that included daughters Debbie (Mike), Glenna and Rita's son, Adrian (Jessica) and Rita's daughter, Christa (Wayne). Grampa Glenn will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Bradley (Tabitha), Anthony (Frances), Sandra (Steve), Ben, Ashley, James (Alyssa), Doug, Ronan, Wil, Graeme, Madilyn, Roger and Finegan. Poppa Glenn will also be missed by his great grandchildren Sierra, Dakota, Drake, Sheldon, and Jasmine. Glenn is survived by brothers Ken and Terry (Diane) as well as many other caring family members. Predeceased by daughter, Nancy (2016), son-in-law Butch (2020) and sisters in law (Grace, 2016; Gloria, 2021).
At 11 years of age, Glenn believed he was put on this earth to help people, and he started working as a farm hand at that age and for many years after. When he was 19, he enrolled in the Honours program at the Toronto Institute of Mechanics graduating with high honours with Diesel and Auto tickets. He attended night school for 2 years at Beal Secondary School in London to obtain his welding ticket. For a time, he worked as a welder in Sudbury and Woodstock. After 6 years at Henderson's, Glenn went to Fanshawe College in London to earn his Gas Fitters ticket and Master Plumber and HVAC certifications. For 40 years he had his own business in Ingersoll in plumbing and heating, Peters, and Yorke, in partnership with Bob Yorke, before he retired. It was a challenge for Glenn to completely retire and he could be seen doing special jobs for select clients because 'he liked to keep his hand in' and 'he needed the challenge'. Glenn was a very bright and talented person and a lifelong learner. He excelled in his vocations and told Rita he could fix anything except 'the break of dawn or a broken heart' and he was true to his word. His word was his bond.
Glenn had a zest for life. He loved nature and photography, fishing and flying kites, singing and Ingersoll Trinity United church (both congregation and the building), dancing and travelling, playing all kinds of card games and art, letter writing and visiting, tinkering and problem solving and, eventually, he loved cooking for Rita. He was a Renaissance man.
Glenn was past president of the Oxford Fish and Game Association, Past Master of St John 68 Masonic Lodge, past member of Ingwodd Developments and past member of Electric Service League of Ontario.
Glenn showed courage and determination in dealing with his rounds of cancer and had great faith in the medical world and in Rita being at his side the entire time. He always had a big smile ready for those helping him through some difficult situations. He knew he had angels watching over him and one very special angel in particular. He was the heart of Rita's world and, although he will be missed, Glenn will live forever in the memories of those who loved him and the countless others whose lives he touched in his special way.
Family and friends will be received on Friday February 25, 2022 at the McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home 246 Thames Street South, Ingersoll from 1:30-4:30 and 6:00-8:00. Proof of full vaccination will be required. Guests are required to RSVP for the visitation under Glenn’s service details at www.mcbeathdynes.ca. Masks and social distancing also required.
A private memorial service will be held at Trinity United Church, Ingersoll. Proof of full vaccination will be required.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Kids Kicking Cancer Canada or Trinity United church, Ingersoll would be appreciated. A palm tree was planted in memorial at Loulu Palms Farm Plantation on the North Shore in Oahu, Hawai'i.