Obituary of Robert PETERS

PETERS, Robert (Bob) Palmerston PETERS, Robert (Bob) Palmerston - Surrounded by his loving family, and after a long illness, the family announces with great sorrow, the passing of Bob Peters in his 73rd year at the Norfolk General Hospital in Simcoe on July 6, 2009. Bob will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Virginia (Cissy) Peters. Bob will always be remembered and missed by his children, Lisa (Rob) Forbes of Miami, Florida, Mike (Mary) Peters of Cleveland, Ohio, and Chris (Lynn) Peters of Brantford. Bob's memory will be forever treasured by his five granddaughters, Jordan Peters, Sarah and Laura Peters, Jessica and Susannah Forbes. Bob is also survived by his brothers, Bill Palmerston and Terry (Maryann) Wallace, his sister-in-law, Kay (Toby) Brigham, and brother-in-law, Mike (Martha) Klein. Bob will be missed by his nieces and nephews, as well as his many friends. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Irene and William Palmerston, his adoptive father, Carl Peters, and his beloved son, Brooke (1997) and his sister-in-law, Celine Palmerston (2004). Bob attended the University of Miami and is the former proprietor of the Tastee Treat, Sleepeez Waterbeds and the Norfolk Health Spa in Simcoe. He also enjoyed a long, successful sales career at Royal LePage D.A. Brown Realty where he was well known for his sense of humour and easy, down-to-earth way of relating to people. He was an active sportsman, enjoying hockey, golf, boating, swimming, fishing, and hunting. Bob spent many enjoyable hours in his garden, and had a great appreciation of the outdoors. He embraced life and lived it to the fullest. The family wishes to thank the staff at Norfolk General Hospital, ICU, for their kindness and care. Friends will be received for visitation on Friday, July 10, 2009 from 2-4PM and from 7-9PM at Thompson Waters Funeral Home, 102-1st Ave., Port Dover, Ontario, (519) 583-1530. A private graveside interment at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date . Donations to Alzheimer Society H/N or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca