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November 11, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we mourn the loss of our Husband, Dad, and Opa. Peter Henry Obdam passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at the West Parry Sound Health Centre, on Saturday, November 11th, 2023. Age 86 years.
Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Jennifer, and Peter Jr. (Bianca). Dear Opa of Kyle (Jordan), Tori (Jackson), and the late Zachary; Devan (Mily), Deanna (Evan), Peter John Jr. “Johnny”, Nick, Emily, and Abigail. Loving Great Opa of Alyzabeth, Saydee, Skyler, Tyler, Ella, and Matthew. Survived by his sister Ria, and pre-deceased by his sister Jos. Fondly remembered by Mary’s family, his nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Peter was born in 1937 in Lisse Holland. He emigrated to Canada in 1959 where he met his loving wife Mary and got married in June of 1960. Peter was a very proud Canadian. He had passion for flowers which got him into the floral industry, so in 1975 Peter and his family moved to Parry Sound. They fell in love with the beautiful area and the Georgian Bay and decided to open Obdam’s Flowers which is still going strong today. Peter was a very generous and giving man who would do anything for his family, friends and even strangers. He had a real zest for life and loved to make others laugh. One of his favourite expressions was “If you ain’t Dutch, you ain’t much”. He was very well known as “Opa” not only to his loving family but also in the neighbourhood.
Peter’s family would like to thank Dr. Gibson and the nurses at the West Parry Sound Health Centre for their exceptional care and compassion.
A Graveside Service in Celebration of Peter’s Life will take place at Sylvan Acres Cemetery on Thursday, November 23rd, at 2:00 P.M.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Alzheimer Society Muskoka, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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My Goodness! So sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. What a wonderful character!
He sure brightened my day so many times. It was so good to see him from time to time, always on for a chat! Our sympathies to you all!
-W. Ed Ewing
So sorry to hear of Mr. Obdam’s passing. Sending lots of love to Jen and his family.
-Veronica Winser
2023
Death notice for the town of: Parry-Sound, Province: Ontario
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