November 4, 1941 – October 16, 2023
Charles (Charlie) Peters died peacefully at Matthews House Hospice in Alliston, after living with cancer for about three years. He was predeceased by his parents Clarke and Reta Peters, an infant sister Marjorie Ellen Adeline Peters, and a niece Sheryl Lee Cheshire. He will be greatly missed by his brothers Murray (Lee) and Lorne (Joyce), his nieces and nephews Steven Cheshire (Sheryl), Suzanne French (Ryan), Scott Peters (Tania), Michelle Rotchell (Trevor), and Clarke Peters (Alison) and his 15 grand nieces and nephews. Charlie farmed with his brother Murray on the family farm near Nashville, Ontario. After over 30 years of being tied down to the 24/7 riggers of dairy farming, he decided to test the waters of urban living. Here he expanded his interests in skiing, model airplane and helicopter flying, and even tasted the thrill of wind sailing and soaring. For many years, Charlie boarded at a house in Etobicoke where early in his stay, the co-owners of the house were blessed with twin girls. These girls, Caterina and Angelina Vespio, brought Charlie a great deal of pleasure over the past twenty plus years. He will be greatly missed by the two of them and their parents.
The family wishes to thank the very kind and caring staff and volunteers at Matthews House Hospice in Alliston for making Charlie’s final days as comfortable and pain free as possible.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Monday morning, October 23 from 10 o’clock until the time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock. Following a reception at the funeral home, interment Glendale Memorial Gardens, Etobicoke.
Anyone who wishes to memorialize Charlie, please make a donation to Matthews House Hospice, (www.matthews.house) or the Canadian Cancer Society, (www.cancer.ca) or the charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Jenny and Alan Ingram
I was sad to hear of Charlie’s passing.
I agree that he was a private person and always rather shy and unassuming. He often reminded me of the phrase “Still waters run deep” . It is hard to say the three names Charlie Murray and Lorne as only two. Rest in peace Charlie. Clarke Reta Catherine Florence Vera Helen will welcome you home
Jenny
fred julian
Murray, Lorne & families, so sorry to hear of Charles passing. please accept out condolences. David , Fred Julian & Famales
Edna n Roy Wright
Just got notice, of Charlie’s passing, this afternoon. Sending our Condolences to all the Peters family,
From Roy & Edna Wright.
Gladys Fieldhouse
Sincere condolences Murray, Lee and family and Lorne, Joyce and family.
Lynn and Lawrence
We are so sorry about the passing of Charlie. We always enjoyed visiting with him and his family. We remember his sharp wit and friendly down home conversations. May his soul rest in peace.
Lynn and Lawrence
Margaret Sant
Murray and Lee and family
Sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. May he rest in peace.
Margaret Sant
Paul & Betty Johnston
Our deepest sympathies to Murray & Lee and Lorne & Joyce and families.
Ken and Juanita Kersey
Ken and I send our most sincerest condolences in your loss of Charlie. We always enjoyed his presence and conversations over the many years. He truly was a happy soul. He will never be forgotten. Rest in peace our friend
Andrea Krieger Gormick
Sincere sympathy to the Murray families on the passing of Charlie.
John King
Our condolences to the Peters’ Families.
John and Wanda King
Harold and Norma Barker
Harold and Norma (Torrance) Barker send our condolences. Harold, at 12 years, remembers searching for Marjorie, and then serving as a pallbearer. Charlie was born shortly after. Norma recalls Charlie’s first days at our one-room school,Smithfield Public School, We. Senior girls were so charmed by his shy smile. Our families left North Etobicoke and moved to Nashville and Coltrane. Charlie was a hard-working farmer. He will be missed.
Muriel Cox
Our sincere sympathies Murray, Lorne and families. It was nice to hear that Charlie enjoyed many experiences after farming.
Sorry that Louise and I were unable to attend this morning .
Muriel and Louise Carberry
Louise Carberry
We were neighbours to the Peters’ family for many years and am sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. It seems his life took him to new places and adventures after leaving the farm. He was a gentle soul. My condolences to the family.
Shirley ( Brownlee ) Zobolotny
My condolences to Murray and Lorne and their families .
It was nice to hear of Charlie’s adventures after farming .
He had a beautiful smile .
John & Darlene Kersey
Murray, Lee and family. John and I extend our very deepest sympathy to all the family. Charlie was a very special man. Loved getting his Christmas cards yearly and the wee notes he would send along. He is at peace now but will be so missed. Sending love and prayers, at this time.
John & Darlene
John and Mary storey
Murray & Lee, Lorne & Joyce, sad to hear of Charlie’s passing. Fond memories of youthful days and connections to Central United Church. Sorry to have missed the service on Monday. Thinking of you at this time. We need to reconnect.
Maureen (nee Storey) & Gary Kostin
Our thoughts are with all the Peters’ family at this sad time. Many happy memories come to mind during our teenage years at Central United Church.
Angela Schwarz
My deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of Charlie. We went to the same church and Youth group many years ago
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Angela Schwarz (Storey)
Don and Gail Dalziel
Murray, Lorne and families,
Our sincere condolences to you on Charlie’s passing. We have many good memories of him in the Young People’s group.
May he rest in peace.
Don and Gail Dalziel
Shirley and Ken Johnston
Murray, Lorne and families
Just learning of Charlie’s passing.
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Peters’ family.
I have many special memories of Charlie at Central United Church.
Also I am forever grateful to Charlie because he introduced me to my husband, Ken, of over 57 years.
I know that your memories together of good times will be a comfort to you at this time.
Shirley[Livingston] and Ken Johnston