Wood-Gaines, Peter
June 24th, 2021
1931 – 2021
Peacefully passed away, at University Hospital on Thursday, June 24, 2021, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Joyce, for 67 years. Loving father to Andrew (Ann Marie) Wood-Gaines, the late (2011) Julia (Adrian) Smith, Nicholas Wood-Gaines (Susie Parliament), Sally (John) Charlton, Robert (Lorraine) Wood-Gaines and Adam (Eve) Wood-Gaines. Adored grandfather to his grandchildren: Justin, Nathan and Daniel; Chelsi, Ryan, Brandon and Samantha; Angela, Christian and Sean; Samantha and Patrick; and Donovan. Brother to Joyce (John) Bawcutt. Predeceased by his sister, Beryl Knott; brother, Dennis (Audrey) Wood-Gaines; and brother-in-law, Pete (Lin) Major. Peter will be deeply missed by relatives in Canada, the United States, Australia, and England.
By the mid-1950s, Peter began a journey of love and friendship with his wife, Joyce, sharing their passion for music, cycling, and tennis. After two years in Kent, Peter and Joyce moved to the outskirts of Bucknell, Oxfordshire, where Peter cultivated an interest in agricultural sciences. With three children under the age of six, they embarked upon a journey across the ocean by ship to begin a new life in Canada where they had three more children. Over many years of building his expertise in veterinary medicines, Peter established a successful business serving farming communities across Ontario.
Peter lived life to the fullest bringing so much joy to family and friends with his dynamic personality, a wonderful sense of humour, artistic talent, and a gift for playing music. He enjoyed singing and playing the piano and clarinet with tunes ranging from classical to ragtime and jazz. His adventurous spirit inspired family and friends to explore and travel the world, connect with nature, and pursue their dreams.
The family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family welcomes friends to participate in the ceremony via livestream.
To register for the livestream please click here: Registration page for the livestream of the Celebration of Life for Peter Wood-Gaines on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Wood-Gaines Peter June 24th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario
I only spent a short time with Peter but certainly enjoyed his Wood-Gaines charm. Sympathies to the family, but there’s consolation in what certainly sounds like a full life. I’m sure you’ll miss him.
Andy, what a full and wonderful life your dad enjoyed, sympathies to you and your family. Heather and Robin.