CALDWELL, Peter
Posted: August 22nd, 2025
PETER CALDWELL August 20, 1946 ~ August 17, 2025 AKA-Lipper, Pete, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Petey-Pie, Papa Smurf, Uncle Fuzzy, Grumples, Grout Man, Karaoke King. Hello world, this is Peter!
Hello Peter, this is world! I’m off to my great reward but before I go sports fans, I have a few things to say:
From my early beginnings in eastern Canada to my big move out west, I have had many wonderful adventures! The greatest of all began on Feb 1, 1969 when I married Susan Giguère, my strong, patient, and loving wife of 56 years. My greatest pride and joy has been raising our four children Stephanie, Myles, Alicia and Megan with whom I have shared so much laughter. I am deeply thankful for having a friendship with each of my son-in-laws Dan (Stephanie), Scott (Alicia) and Brent (Megan) and the good fortune of playing an important role in my ELEVEN grandchildren’s lives. Allow me to introduce them in their birth order: Brittany Caldwell, Ben McDonald, Wyatt McDonald, Ryan Mooney, Evannlee Rennie, Nathan Mooney, Wesley Cummins, Olivia Mooney, Isla Cummins, Ella Mooney and Molly Mooney.
My children have asked that I share some of my words of wisdom with all you sports fans out there. Here are a few of my tried and true:
-If you are going to be in the parade, you may as well lead it!
-The only thing you can do wrong is to do nothing at all!
-If we were all the same, it would be a pretty boring world!
-Leave a little for the next guy!
-Your most valuable possession is your time because you never know how much of it you have.
And on that note, I’ve lived a good life, 78 years, 11 months and 17 days to be exact, and my work here is done.
Beam me up Scotty!
A note of gratitude from the family :
Thank you to Dr. Strank, Dr. Shukkoor, Dr. Haner, Homecare RN Dyan, the staff at St. Mike’s Palliative Care Center: RNs Renee, Lorina, Josh, Raphael, Mandy and Eileen, and Dad’s care team Brenda, Sheena, Ilja, Joanne, Chrissandra, Crystal, Sherry and Louis. Our apologies if we have missed a name, please know that your care for our Dad is appreciated beyond words.
In keeping with Dad’s wishes, there will be no formal service. In time, our family will gather for a trip back east to lay Dad to rest in his childhood playground, Port Severn, Ontario. In lieu of flowers or donations, please help keep Dad’s legacy alive by appreciating the beauty of spring’s arrival, anticipating the season’s first robin, and spreading joy through practicing generosity and random acts of kindness.
To share condolences, please visit www.evergreenfh.ca
it was with great sadness that I learned of Peter’s passing. Our paths would cross frequently as we relentlessly searched for odd and unusual things in our quest for another great deal. I learned a lot from Peter and admired his pleasant, easy-going attitude to life. He always made time to chat and seemed to know everyone. He was so proud of his family and kept me informed of Stephanie (whom I worked with), Dan and “the boys” adventures. I will treasure the life advice Peter passed on to me in his friendly and caring manner. Somehow he always had a way of injecting something humorous into every conversation we had. Just his presence made this world a much better place. Peter’s passing will leave a space in the lives of so many people. Eventually this space will become full again with the fond memories; his welcoming smile, his stories and how his eyes lit up when talking of his family. Please know that Peter and his family are in my thoughts and prayers