Dale Leslie Peters
1950-2018
Dale Leslie Peters, devoted husband to Lynn (Wigginton)
Peters passed away unexpectedly but peacefully after a brief illness
at Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, September 17,
2018. Dale is survived by his wife; his three sons,
Christopher (Maureen), Graeme (Kim) and Jared (Gillian); his two
grandchildren, Evelynn and Anna and his sister, Linda
(David). He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Lorna
Peters and his older brother, Brian.
He will be remembered for his work as a dedicated teacher at
city schools, in particular Lorne Middle School. After
retirement, he was an enthusiastic volunteer in the Elementary
Literacy program.
Dale was born in Indore, India, where his parents were
serving as United Church of Canada missionaries, before coming to
Canada when he was 10 years old. Dale returned to India
after university to travel and teach. He and his wife Lynn
taught for two years in a tiny coastal outport in Newfoundland called
Grey River. Throughout his life, Dale would fondly recall memories of
his time in Newfoundland.
Dale loved to sing. In his younger days he was a
founding member of the folk sensation Congenial Pentemaction
Sings. More recently, he was part of Before the Mast, a
local sea shanty ensemble, where he could share both his love of music
and storytelling. He was also involved with Men in Music and
the Saint John Men’s Chorus. He frequently could
be heard playing his guitar, and often regaled his family with
songs. He was an avid hiker, woodworker, kayaker (building
his own boats with his father and sons) and reader. He
enjoyed nothing more than sharing a book read aloud with
Lynn. Dale loved walking the beach at Saint’s Rest
with Lynn and their dog Nellie.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and
gratitude to the doctors, nurses and therapists of the Saint John
Regional Hospital.
At Dale’s request there will be no
visitation. A service celebrating his life will be held on
Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Portland United
Church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424).
For those who wish, remembrances can be made to the Saint
John Regional Hospital Foundation, Médecins Sans
Frontières or the charity of your choice.
www.BrenansFH.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Dale Leslie Peters 19502018..
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
