Peter was born on December 18, 1928 in Yorkshire, England. He was educated at Giggleswick School and then, having served in the 14th/20th Hussars in the British Army, took Articles as a Chartered Accountant. After a successful career in the City of London and managing various independent companies, he and his family moved to the United States in the early 1980s, firstly to Warrenton, VA and then settled in Naples, FL in 1987.
Peter was a well respected member of the Naples Area Board of Realtors, where he served as a Director and Treasurer, and also on various committees, including Professional Standards, as an ethics advisor and authority. He was a Broker Associate up to his death, working with his son, Simon, latterly and successfully with John R. Wood Properties.
Fiercely protective of his family, he is survived by his beloved wife Sherrie; his children, Julian, Louise, Melissa, Simon and Alexandra; and his grandchildren, Freddie, Toby, Maddy, Lance, Will, Emma and Claire.
Also, as a lifelong animal lover, with a much cared-for line of dogs and cats, he leaves his equally adored dog, Lacie, and cat, Trouble.
A keen and accomplished golfer, he was formerly a Captain of Wentworth Golf Club, a member of Royal St George's Golf Club and a member of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A). He was also a member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), and the East India Club in St. James's.
He was a passionate yachtsman and served as Field Master of Ashland Basset Hounds in Warrenton, VA.
Peter will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a true Gentleman.
A memorial service, followed by a Reception, will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 500 Park Shore Drive, Naples, FL 34103.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to one of the following organizations:
-Shepherd Center of Atlanta, GA (One of the nation's top ranked rehabilitation hospitals for spinal cord and brain injuries), where his daughter Alexandra was treated - (www.shepherd.org)
-Humane Society Naples - (www.hsnaples.org)
-Avow Hospice - (www.avowcares.org)
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