Peter Tobias
1929-2017
With heavy hearts, the family of Peter Tobias, husband of
Linda (Henderson) Tobias, announce his passing on Thursday, May 18,
2017 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born June 7, 1929 in Saint
John, he was a son of the late Solomon “Saliba” and Jean
“Nishmi” (Khoury) Tobias.
In addition to his loving wife of 50 years, Linda, Peter is
survived by his daughters: Elizabeth Nice (Kirk) and Jennifer Tobias;
grandchildren, Charlotte and Kathryn; sisters-in-law, Laura Tobias and
Dorothy Henderson; brother-in-law, Brian Henderson; and many nieces
and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his
mother-in-law, Dorothy Henderson; sisters, Victoria and Jeanette;
brothers: Frederick, David, Louis, Jamiel, and Francis; and
brother-in-law, Garth Henderson.
Peter spent nearly two-thirds of his life at Ben’s
Clothing and Shoes, on his beloved Prince Edward Street. Anyone who
walked through the door was met with a big smile and a sincere
“Hello, how are you?” Service and quality were his
trademark, and no matter your walk of life, everyone was treated the
same. He cherished generations of family customers, not always great
with a name, but never forgetting a face. There were many tales told
leaning over the counter of Ben’s. Occasionally, people
would just drop into the store for a visit, but somehow leave with a
bright yellow Ben’s bag with something they didn’t
even know they needed! He spent 57 wonderful years at Ben’s,
and enjoyed going to work every day.
Peter was an avid outdoorsman, a lover of nature, and spent
many happy years salmon fishing on the Miramichi (the last 20 years
often with his son-in-law, Kirk). He was a long-time member of Ducks
Unlimited, Beaver Lake Fishing Club, Atlantic Salmon Federation,
Riverside Country Club, Canadian Lebanon Association, and Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Parish.
Peter’s wife and “girls” were the loves
of his life. He worked hard to provide a wonderful life for them, and
has left a legacy of a life well-lived.
Special thanks to Dr. Patrick Maloney, Dr. Oriano Andreani,
and Dr. Michael Barry for their care of Peter.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on
Monday, May 22, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm and Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 2
to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 31 Gondola Point Road, Rothesay, on
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 11 am. Interment will take place in St.
Joseph’s Cemetery. Remembrances to the Saint John Regional
Hospital Foundation, NB Lung Association, The FoG, Cathedral Building
Fund, or a charity of the donor’s choice would be
appreciated by the family. Please place online condolences and
remembrances at www.brenansfh.com.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Peter Tobias – 1929-2017.source

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