At Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, Peter Drake, at the age of 83 years, beloved husband for 55 years of Cathy Drake. Loving father of Tom and Krista Drake, Mike Drake and Bryin Munroe, Teri and Joshua Stainton. Cherished grandfather of Connor Drake, Nicholas Drake and Isobel Stainton. Dear brother of Stephen and Phyllis Drake, Douglas (deceased) and Diane Drake, Danae and Bill Meldrum. Dear brother-in-law of Peggy and Lorne McConnery, Susan and Wade Levy.
Peter was a gentleman whose endless will to live (and dash of stubbornness) carried him through the last few years in his battle against his various health issues. The things he cherished most in life were his family/friends, fishing, his pipe and Lake Temagami. He was at his happiest when he could do all four at once. He will be missed and respected by all who knew him. The family would like to give a special thanks to his doctor, Dr. Carter Thorne, medical specialists and staff who gave him the longest and best quality of life possible.
Private family memorial service will be held at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S., Bolton.
Private interment Morningside Cemetery, Palgrave.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Southlake Foundation in care of Dr. Carter Thorne, Rheumatologist – southlake.ca/foundation
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Ron Hodgson
We are so sad to hear of Peter’s passing. He was a dear friend to me dating back to our first days at Queen’s University in 1958. Later my wife Jocelyne and I shared many happy days with Peter and Kathy in Temagami, taking skiing holidays in the Eastern Townships and keeping in touch over the years with shared friends.
Peter was a true gentleman and will be missed immensely by all his friends and associates. We especially grieve for Kathy and their family.
He will not be forgotten.
Nicole Brooker
We are so sorry for your loss. Peter will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love Rick and Nicole Brooker
Frank and Adriana Gambino
Tom, we are saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Our condolences.
Cheryl Robb
My sincere condolences to the Drake family Mr. Drake always had a big smile for anyone he saw! Prayers and hugs to the family.
Caroline Wright
To Teri and the whole family
May you take solace in all the years of love and laughter you have shared. Our deepest sympathies.
Big hugs xoxo
Fred & Pat Kolb
Cathy, Tom, Krista and the entire Drake family.
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Peter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you a this difficult time.
May your memories be cherished forever.
RIP Peter.
Richard and Jennifer Novak
Dear Teri, Josh, and Isobel:
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Love, Richard and Jennifer Novak
Kathy and Ross
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Peter. He was a neighbour and a long time friend. We enjoyed many good times playing bridge in the Cedar Mills bridge club. Peter was active in the Bolton Probus Club. We will miss his smile and calm nature. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cathy, Tom, Mike and their family.
Kathy and Ross Farrelly
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Peter. He was a neighbour and a long time friend. We enjoyed many good times playing bridge in the Cedar Mills bridge club. Peter was active in the Bolton Probus Club. We will miss his smile and calm nature. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cathy, Tom, Mike and their family.
Wayne A. Morgan
My condolences and prayers to you and your family during this time.
Julie Haugh Guzzo and Frank Guzzo
We thoroughly enjoyed Peter and Cathy as caring neighbours and delightful bridge partners for over twenty years. We send our sincere condolences to the whole family.
This special gentleman will be missed.
Bill mowat
Peter was a great friend of Sharon and me for 45 years. We spent many days and evenings at the bridge table together with Cathy and Peter in the Cedar Mills bridge club and lived as neighbours in Cedar Mills for many years. He was a fun guy who was a delight to be with. I will miss him very much. Condolences to Cathy and the family
Don & Claudette Dalgleish
Saddened to hear of Peter”s passing. We enjoyed “Caledon Canadiens” hockey games, Cedar Mills Bridge and other social gatherings. Our thoughts are with Cathy and the Drake family during this difficult time..
Andrea Munro-White
I’m so sorry to hear of your dads passing Teri. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time…
Our condolences,
The Munro-White Family xoxo
Jodie Yerxa
Tom, Krista & family,
We were so sorry to hear this sad news, such a huge loss for your family. Only having met Peter a few times, what I will never forget is his big, warm smile (the same beaming smile I have always seen reflected on his kids’ faces). Love & hugs to you all.
Jodie & Tim
Kevin and Brent
Michael, Bryin and the entire Drake Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Michael and Bryin always speak of the amazing times they had with their dad and with you all at the lake. We know he is deep in their hearts and yours forever.
Love and hugs,
Kevin McNaney and Brent O’Connor
Vancouver, BC
Cindy
Teri and family,
I am sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to you and your family.
Cindy. B
Graham Craig
Tom , we are so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. We remember him coming over to your house with your Mom in THE black PT Cruiser, with pipe in hand and a quick joke and laugh with us. He had a loving family and great life memories, and at the cottage with family members. Our sympathies to you, your mother, Krista, Connor, Nicholas and wider family relatives.
Your neighbour,
Graham, Alison, Erica & Cameron
Don and Bernadette Robb
Our first involvement with Peter came in 2005 as we moved into Legacy Pines . And as a true gentleman he guided our condo corporation with his professional expertise .Always enjoyed a pint to discuss a variety of topics and after a puff on his pipe always had a solution to our problems . Condolences to Cathy and the Drake family
Joan Larocque
Dear Phyllis & Steve,
Please accept our sincere condolances on the death of your brother. No matter the age, it is so very difficult to lose a sibling.
“God gave us memory that we might have roses in December”
Sincerely,
Richard & Joan Larocque
Steve Jones
Peter, you were a great man and a wise one too – I always thought you should have been a teacher! Will miss you always
Steve Jones