PETER RICHARD MOSSEY

March 9, 1928 ~ June 14, 2021

Mr. Peter Richard Mossey passed away peacefully at the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Monday, June 14, 2021, at the age of 93 years. He leaves to cherish his memory: four children, Dan (Iryna) of Calgary, Wendy (Bob) of West Kelowna, Patty (Rick) of Medicine Hat and Dave (Nancy) of Kelowna. He is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Along with his mother and father, Peter was predeceased by his eldest son, Michael in 1958. Born in Victoria, Peter was raised and received his education in Vancouver. This is also where he developed his love of boating, fishing and especially swimming in the ocean. He married Dorothy Ayling on March 22, 1951. In 1955, Peter started with the Powell River News before moving on to the Medicine Hat News in 1963. He retired as the Editor in 1993, moving to Surrey, B.C. to enjoy his retirement. While in Medicine Hat, Peter was always an active member of the community. He was involved with many sports groups including the Senior Hockey League, Medicine Hat Oldtimers Hockey and the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club. Peter participated in numerous fundraisers over the years, but he was most proud of his achievement in being the founder of the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund. Peter enjoyed time spent gardening, golfing, bowling and playing cards but especially enjoyed travelling. He experienced much of the world including Cuba, New Zealand, Portugal, Denmark, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Thailand along with annual trips to Vegas and Havasu. His memory will live on within the hearts of all those whose lives he touched. At Pete’s request, no formal service will be held. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Peter’s name can be made directly to the Marjery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or to the charity of one’s choice. Honoured to serve the family is

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