GILL: Peacefully, surrounded by love, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, Peter Stanley Gill of Grand Bend, age 69. Long-time partner and companion of Francesca G. (Scrofano) Lama. Fondly remembered by his niece Elizabeth Fitzgerald, many cousins and their families and Frances’ children Josie Lama and Peter, Francesco Lama and Louise, Gabriel Lama, Michael Lama and grandchildren Victoria, Lucas, Ariana and Emma. He will be missed by his lifelong friend Kyle Harrison and many good friends he made through the years. Predeceased by his parents Stanley (1984) and Esther (Parkes) (1994) Gill, sister Janis (2010) and John Fitzgerald (2013). A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with Visitation on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. followed by the Graveside Interment Service for Family and Friends at the Grand Bend Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Jim Innes Officiant. Peter owned and operated the Barefoot Pedlar Variety Store on Main Street in Grand Bend for many years and served his community with the Grand Bend Fire Department for over 25 years. During his spare time he enjoyed woodworking and even crafted his own boat. Peter loved hockey, from playing to watching his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Ian Scott
I was so sad to just get the obit from my sister, that Pete has passed away. I would have liked to’ve been able to be at his wake. Pete and I weren’t really close friends, we didn’t go to each other’s homes for suppers or such, but he lived just up Warwick from our cottage and we’d see each other a few times a year. I first met Pete in the 70’s and he was one of the perennial Grand Benders with whom I shared a nodding, yet comfortable acquaintance.
I last saw Pete last summer when we met at the Big Kahuna and I bought him a beer and we chatted about how the Bend wasn’t what it used to be. We’d also talked about his boat and I’m glad I was able to express my admiration for his workmanship in the building of it, truly first class.
As we closed the cottage this fall, I walked past his place keeping an eye out, but wasn’t able to see him nor talk to him and now I never will, and that saddens me. We shared a love for Dodge Challengers and after 33 years, I finally got the opportunity to show him mine completed.
There’ll be a quiet moment next year when I walk (God willing) past Pete’s house and realize that my old friend won’t be there. You’re never truly dead until you’re forgotten and Pete will live on in our minds forever. Rock on Pete.
Ian Scott
Wayne Jeffrey
Condolences Fran and family . RIP Peter you will be missed
Patti (Glenn) and Gord Thorne
We were so saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. He was the constant in our visits to Grand Bend and will be sorely missed at our “Cousin’s Lunches”. Sincere condolences to Frances and her family.
Jo-Anne Stevenson
So deeply sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. It has been years since I last saw him but never forgot what a great guy he was.
Wonderful smile! RIP Pete.
Jo-Anne Stevenson (Deary)
Richard Jennison
Peter , Grand Bend’s Main Street ambassador , RIP , lots of great memories.
Rich
Jim & Suzy Turnbull
Our condolences go out to Frances and Family on Peter’s passing. Peter was a staple of the Grand Bend community , growing up and residing here thru his life time. And as a fellow member of the Grand Bend Mariners hockey team , we have many memories.
Karn Durdin
To Peter’s family, I so very sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. He will be greatly missed by many.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton