Davis,
Norman “Peter”
(Born in Ottawa January 8, 1948-Died October 29, 2021)
Survived by his wife and best friend Lynda (Nevins) of 54 years, Daughter Althea O’Toole (Tim). Predeceased by sons Lance and Wade and his dad Norman Davis. Survived by Grandchildren Lance’s Children: Ashley Davis, Brandon Davis, Althea’s Children Shelby Davis (Ryan), Sydney “Bird”) O’Toole, Teigan O’Toole, Wade’s Children Mya Davis and Elena Kowalewski, Wade’s Step Children Kianna Mahmoud, Marquise Davis & Alliyah Davis. Great Grandchildren: Jaxon Davis, Dalee Mae Davis, Dawson Davis and Declan Lance Myers. His Mother Mae Davis, sister Nancy Burgoin (Steve), brother Donald Davis (Deborah) and his nieces, nephews and cousins.
Born and raised in Ottawa and met the love of his life Lynda when they were just 7 and 9 years old. Peter, was a member of the Canadian Army Reserve Force “the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa” during the 1960’s and very proud of his military service. He graduated school as a Technical Illustrator and was recruited by Canadair Air Limited. He and Lynda lived in Montreal for a few years while they both worked there. When they returned they bought a 200 acre farm in Pakenham and ran a cow calf beef farm for 18 years while raising their children and running their 1st real estate company N.P. Davis Real Estate & Insurance Limited. They expanded and bought 2 Re/Max franchises and had offices in the Renfrew and Arnprior Malls. One of the perks of owning 2 Re/Max franchises was they got to fly in the Hot Air Balloon twice as much. They later merged with Re/Max in Ottawa and moved to Country Club Village in Ashton. Peter was very entrepreneurial and liked being his own boss so they brought a Sutton Group Franchise to Ottawa. They ran a very successful office of 52 agents in their Bells Corners office.
When they lost their oldest son Lance, Peter retired from real estate and they moved to Plevna where they managed a Lodge on a beautiful spring fed lake. Peter spent one of those winters in a trailer in the Arizona desert staying with a sick friend. The 3 year retreat in Plevna helped Peter’s broken heart. They moved from Plevna to Manotick and then bought a little farm in Middleville where he and their youngest son Wade started up a Handyman business in Almonte. The next move was the last one, they had a house built on acreage just outside of Perth and Peter took great pride in maintaining the property. When they lost Wade, Peter’s health took a turn for the worse and he had a hard time trying to recover from a second broken heart.
Over the many years Peter and Lynda loved to travel. From coast to coast in Canada to most of the states, to Mexico, through Central American and the Caribbean. They loved adventure including staying in a cabin in the jungle of Belize for 2 weeks and took a granddaughter with them. His favorite trips were when they travelled with their daughter Althea and her family, they swam with turtles, stingrays, rode horses up mountains and through jungles and slept on buses overnight travelling through Mexico. Life was not boring. Unfortunately the last 2 years were very hard for him. His many hospitalizations, months at a time, and the loss of his leg.
Peter had a real fun personality and great sense of humour. The staff at the Kingston and Perth Hospitals all said even when he was so ill he could make them laugh. His at home health care workers loved him and said how much they enjoyed coming to the house and they always left happy and laughing. Peter will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Peter’s Celebration of Life will be held outdoors at the family home (1039 Concession 8, Ramsay, RR#1, Carleton Place) on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 2pm to 5pm. A service will begin at 3pm and a reception will follow the service until 5pm.
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of
C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc.
(127 Church Street, Almonte, ON. (613) 256-3313)
Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
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Friday October 29th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Norman Peter Davis Friday October 29th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Almonte, Province: Ontario