He was a beloved husband and devoted father of two. A sports fan he never missed an opportunity to see his children compete in their respective sports. His pride in his daughter’s recent Special Olympics triumphs was apparent to everyone around him. He had also continued to support the Sackville Jr B Blazers long after his son had finished playing for them.
He will be remembered for his generosity and his cheerful demeanor. A culinary connoisseur he loved to meet his close friends for lunches. His family takes solace in the fact that over the past year he has celebrated his 70th birthday, gone on a road trip with “the boys”, enjoyed the world cup, poker nights, family dinners and was certainly enjoying his new apartment living with card nights and coffee mornings. His family and friends are happy to have had the chance to enjoy his last annual “Christmas Eve shindig”.
While working towards obtaining his Masters Foreign-Going he was employed by Shell Oil, Austasia Lines and The Bedford Institute of Oceanography. He retired as a Senior Marine Surveyor for Transport Canada/Marine Safety Canada. As an entrepreneur he and his partners had owned Kings Palace Restaurant in Lower Sackville. In earlier years he was a nationally ranked racquetball player and had remained a devoted member of the West Point Racquet Club.
He is survived by: his wife of 36 years Dianna; two children Erin of Halifax, Michael (Susan) of Halifax, brothers Jeffery (Mary) of Singapore, David (Kim) of Toronto, Michael of Vancouver, his sister Helen (William) of Toronto/Beijing, his god daughter Kelsie of Truro, his “# 2 son” Brad Murray of Bedford, many nieces and nephews and his grand puppy Lou.
He is predeceased by his Father Lim Eng Wah and mother Leong Poh Chye of Singapore.
Visitations will be Wednesday January 5th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Cruikshank’s funeral home 2666 Windsor Street in Halifax. The funeral will take place Thursday January 6th at 2pm at Cruikshank’s funeral home 2666 Windsor Street in Halifax.
There will be a reception to follow at the Sky Lounge at 2717 Gladstone Street in Halifax. The Family would really like to see as many as possible attend and share fond memories of Peter. A private family internment will take place Friday morning.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Heart and Stroke foundation, Halifax Special Olympics or a charity of your choice.
To view or place an online message of condolence please visit www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com
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