In Loving Memory of Peter Kenneth McCormick
Surrounded by family, as Johnny Cash played, (Retired CPO2) Peter Kenneth McCormick of Irondale, comfortably passed away at Highland Wood on Friday, June 23, 2017 in his 72nd year.
Peter was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on March 19, 1946 to Ken and Ann McCormick. He was the adored older brother of Susan, Sheila, Debbie, Jeanette and Alison. He was their protector and hero. When he was 17 he joined the Navy and proudly served his country for nearly 30 years. He was a Prairie kid sailing the Seven Seas. At 45 he suffered a sudden and debilitating illness. Despite losing most of his memories and abilities, he never lost his sense of humour and always wanted to make people laugh. He found enjoyment in his family, his books, country music, The Far Side comics and assassinating dandelions.
His became a difficult life. But he had the unending love and support of his dedicated wife Donna who cared for him daily for 25 years. He walked his only child Jennifer down the aisle to see her marry a good man and have a beautiful family. He held both grandbabies, Avery and Justin, and watched them grow and played games with them right up until the end. To them he was the best Grampa in the world! He had a best friend in Graham Shaw, who was there daily during his first illness in Victoria, BC.
He was admired and respected by those he sailed with and was chosen to play King Neptune in the Navy’s traditional Crossing the Line ceremony. Pete was described by his nephew Jono as “a great man that all of his family were proud of and respected. A character of rarity in these modern times!” And remembered by his niece Terry, as always kicking ass at Trivial Pursuit.
Despite poor health that impacted his quality of life by most standards, he was still called “a lucky man” because he had the love and time of his family who saw him daily.
He was respected. He was admired. He was loved. He will always be loved.
And by those standards, his was a good life!
With one final salute,
Donna, Jennifer, Brian, “Angel Girl” Avery and one last kiss from Justin.
Peter’s family would like to thank Dr. Conway and the staff at Acute Care and Highland Wood that cared for him, as well as the private PSW’s who helped care for him daily. For everyone who showed Peter kindness and compassion and who helped us in any way this past year, we thank you.
It was Peter’s wish for cremation and Private Family Arrangements.
Memorial Donations to The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets/Edmonton Branch, In care of The Navy League of Canada, Suite 201, 1505 Laperriere Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 7T1would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged through the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., P.O. Box 427, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0. www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Peter McCormick.source
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