PETERS, Herbert John (Herbie)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father and brother, Herbert John
Peters (66) of Sydney on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.
Herb was the son of Bob and Genevieve (Heron) Peters of Sydney River.
Like his father, Herb had a great interest in hockey, and a love the Leafs. He dreamed of the day
they would repeat their success of 1967. Herbie’s enthusiasm for operating heavy machinery
came from John Burns of MacRae Ave. This lead to a lifelong career and a passion for heavy
equipment operation. Over his fifty years of experience Herb worked with various private
contractors, the Department of Transportation in Sydney River, and with his cousins at Peters
Construction on Mira Road in Sydney. Herbie was an avid reader; old westerns were his
favorite. A true Cape Bretoner, Herbie enjoyed a spirited political debate, and always believed
that « Red is right »! Above all else, Dad loved his family and friends. He liked nothing more than
to be able to brighten the day of others with a kind word, a joke, or offering a bit of help.
Always kind and thoughtful Herbie continues to help others by being an organ and tissue donor.
Herbie is survived by his children, Tiffany (Paul MacNeil) and Bobby (Kristy Spawn) Peters. He is
also survived by his sisters, Earlene(Grant) McGarrigle, Marguerite(Dale) Shelden, Shirley
(Wayne) Aucoin, Roberta Coyne; and brothers, Donnie and John as well as 13 nieces and
nephews.
Herbie was predeceased by his parents, Bob and Genevieve.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 30th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at S.W. Chant Funeral Home,
564 Alexandra St., Sydney.
A celebration of Herbie’s life will be held on Monday, October 1st at 11 a.m. in the funeral
home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant to officiate. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, because of his love for animals, donations may be made in memory of Herbie
Peters to the Cape Breton SPCA.
Messages and memorials may be directed to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.ca.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Herbert ‘Herbie John Peters March 16 1952 September 26 2018 (age 66)..
Décès pour la Ville: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia
