His family is sorry to announce the death of Peter Vancook on April 1, 2021 at the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, Goderich. Peter is survived by his daughter Betty (Bruce) Thomasson, son Bert (Mary); sister Truus and grandchildren T.J. (Elyse), Amy, Katie, David (Catherine), Mark (Shannon) and Andrew. Also 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his loving wife Carolina (2014), brother Berend and grandson Joseph.
Peter was a longtime executive at Ellis Don construction company and two- term president of the London Construction Association. As well, he was a long-standing member of the Presbyterian Church of Canada and the Royal London Military Institute.
A private family graveside service was held followed by interment at Maitland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation or Knox Presbyterian Church Goderich are appreciated.
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Mark McLennan
Prayers arising for Bert, Mary and family.
Blessings,
Mark and Susan McLennan
Jim and Jackie Miller
Betty:
Thank you for letting us know that Peter has gone to be with his dear Caroline.
Your parents welcomed us to Oakridge Presbyterian Church in London in 1989 by suggesting coffee after service. This was the beginning of decades of friendship for all of us including camping together years ago when they were going to visit Bert and Mary at Summerside, PEI.
Peter loved London and returned alone to stay connected to his friends at OPC. He always invited us for lunch at Hillside Restaurant where he felt comfortable. We heard stories of the War a few times but always enjoyed time with him. He was a generous and kind Christian and we have missed his visits when age denied his driving license.
You have many wonderful memories of a family Peter loved and always spoke so fondly about. Cherish his kind memory and so will we..
Irene King
Dear Betty, Bert and families,
So sad when I read of Peter’s death in the newspaper today. Peter certainly was a character – definitely one of a kind! I recall many, many, conversations with him and your mum over the years at Oakridge Presbyterian Church and the lunches we would share. He never ran out of things to talk about, and always had an interesting fact to tell you. I am sure that you will all miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all,
With Blessings,
Irene King
Gary Pembleton
Fondly remember your dad from the times we chummed around together as kids. Prayers for your family.
Knox Presbyterian
We are very sad to hear of Peter’s passing. He was a very faithful member of Knox.
May the Lord give you peace at this time.
Sincerely
The Knox family
Colleen Maguire
I was so saddened to learn of Peter’s passing. He was a likable fellow, who had a twinkle in his eye and a delightful chuckle when he told you something funny. I enjoyed chatting with him after church and will never forget his stories of working in the Dutch Resistance during WWII, his capture by the Nazis and the day they dumped him off on the side of the road. I was fascinated with his stories and I told him he should write them down for the next generations of his family. I hope he did. I will miss seeing him sitting in his pew before the service. You have my deepest condolences. Colleen Maguire
Ken & Sylvia McGee
To Betty, Bruce and family.
Sorry to hear you have lost a loved one. Its hard to lose a parent but at least he did live to a wonderful age.
Im sure you have lots of great family memories to share.
Joanne Graf
Dear Betty and family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dad.
Paul and Joanne Graf
Val (Park) and Mike Bendig
Betty and family: we were so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Sincere condolences from the Bendig family.
Ron Sowerby
Betty,Heather and I are sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. Sincerest condolences to you,Bruce and all your Family.
Connie Tasker
Betty so sorry to hear of Peters passing. I didn’t get to know him well because of covid but what I did see of him he was a wonderful, kind friendly man. May your happy memories get you through this tough time. Sympathies are extended to the rest of your family. Take comfort in the fact he is soaring with the angels and reuniting with those who went before him.
Joanne & Winnie Walters
Our condolences on the loss of your father, Peter. We enjoyed seeing him at church & chatting with him at coffee time afterwards. He always had a smile. Carolina was so pleasant too. May many happy memories of both your parents give you comfort now.
Thoughts & prayers,
Joanne & Winnie
Amy Fay
Betty and family
So sorry to read about the passing of your dad …cherish your memories of your sweet dad …my condolences to you
Barb & Bill MacKenzie
Sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Linda Street
I am so sorry to read about Peter’s passing.
I always admired him and how much he loved to walk. I would often see him with his little cart …off to get something.
It was nice when he would drop by work on one of his outings.
I liked to listen to his stories. It didn’t matter to me that I had heard them before. I was glad he wanted to talk about something … the ‘old farmer’ or the ‘old lady’ in Holland, his coming over to Canada and starting at Ellis Don.
He always seemed to have a smile on his face.
It was honour to have known him.