Florence "Flo" May Peterbaugh

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Florence “Flo” May Peterbaugh (nee Neal).

Flo was born on April 1, 1932 in Toronto to loving parents Franklin and Myrtle Neal (nee Riddiford). She grew up in Toronto. After leaving high school, she was a Candy Striper in one of our Toronto hospitals. Worked in a Fancy box making factory, and at age 91 still had a few of those boxes she made. She worked at Christie's Cookies plant for a period of time.

She married Peter Franklin Peterbaugh, and they went on to have three children, Carol Lynn , Kathryn May and Kirk Peter

Flo leaves behind Her Daughter Carol, husband Steve and Grandson Nicholas Challis.

Her Daughter Kathy, Grand daughter Lindsay, and Great Grandson Tyson Macfarlane.

Flo is predeceased by Father Orne Franklin Neal, Mother Myrtle Edith Neal, nee Riddiford

Brother (Teddy) Edward Franklin Neal (Ann) Brother Westley Henry Neal, ( Jeannette)

Brothers Melvin William Neal, Sister Marie Eleanor Walsh (Gord)

Sisters Freda Marjorie Molinaro (Robert) Sister Edith Murial Speedie (Jack )

Brother Oval Dolford Neal (Helen) Sister Violet Louise Ellement (James)

Son Kirk Peter Peterbaugh

After Flo's children were born she became a full time mother and house wife. Over those years, she also day cared a number of children in her home.

When her children were grown, she worked in a number of day cares over the years as a cook. Where she would eventually replace their dull boring day care meals with home cooked meals and baking that the kids truly enjoyed.

Flo loved to crochet doilies and knit. She loved to sew, and was the family seamstress for her sisters if anything needed altering or hemming. She loved to go treasure hunting at garage sales and Value Village,

Loved growing her vegetable gardening as well as flower gardening. Her passion was house plants. Her favorite being African violets. She had 50 plants of varying kinds at the time she gave up her apartment. Flo assisted with election enumerations and voting poles. Volunteered at her children's school to assist with childhood vaccinations.

Flo was the family baker for all family events, She always baked multiple desserts to ensure everyone's favorite deserts were made for every event.

Flo's house was the hub of the family. Friends and family knew that they could always drop in for a visit, for tea and some of Flo’s tasty baked goods.

Everyone always returned to her place after a large family birthday dinner out at a restaurant, to celebrate with tea, cake and gifts opening afterwards.

She will be deeply missed.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.giffenmackdanforth.com for the Peterbaugh family.