Peter Sawatzky
1929-2018
Peter Sawatzky, 89 years of age
of Amherst, formerly of River Hebert, passed away peacefully on
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Gables Lodge, Amherst. Born in
Chihuahua, Mexico, he was a son of the late Peter & Susan
(Voth) Sawatzky.
Peter worked as an Air Craft Electrician for the RCAF for 30
years, retiring as a Warrant Officer in 1979. He worked at Aerovox in
Amherst,then as a projectionist in at the Truro Drive In. He worked
for the Corps of Commissioners as security at the Springhill
Penitentiary. He enjoyed watching sports on tv, especially the Toronto
Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Peter liked playing snooker and
darts and loved to play cards with his family.
Peter will be sadly missed by his daughters, Lisa (Carl)
Quinn, Southampton, Elizabeth “Beth” Sawatzky, Toronto,
Vanessa Sawatzky, River Hebert; grandchildren Steven Quinn of
Southampton,and Marina Gilbert (Joseph) of Springhill; great grandson,
Ryan; several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Lucy in
2013, sisters, Sarah, Tina, Susie, Ann, Helen, Margaret, Mary, Dora,
brother John.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of
Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church
St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). The family will receive visitors on
Friday, November 23, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will be
held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 11 a.m.
Burial will take place in the River Hebert (Latta) Cemetery in the
spring.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to
Alzheimer Society or to Gables Lodge.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff of Gables
Lodge for taking such good care of Peter over the last three
years.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting Peter’s online memorial at www.furlongjones.ca or through
the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
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Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia