In loving memory of Peter Yorke, who passed away peacefully on April 2nd, 2012. Peter was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on March 22nd, 1936. He will be greatly missed by his wife Sheilah, daughters Melinda and Jenny, brother in law Bill, nephews Matthew and Michael Bressmer, and great niece and nephew Mia and Matthew Bressmer. He was predeceased by both of his parents and his sister Ann. Peter led an incredible life. He was born in Brazil and spent his early years attending the international schools in Rio and Bahia. When he was old enough, he journeyed to Liverpool, England to attend boarding school. Not long after that he chose to set off and see the world and moved to Northern Ontario. He ran a fur trading post for the Hudson’s Bay Company, and also worked as a scaler for Kimberly Clark. He then joined the RCAF where he was a fighter pilot. After his pilot training in Winnipeg he was based at CFB Comox. He initially flew the CF100, and was a part of the first group of Canadians to be trained to fly the CF101 “The Voodoo”. After he left the air force he worked in the markets and financial industries, owned a business, and ended his working career at the Dockyard in Esquimalt. Peter also served for 23 years as a school trustee with the Greater Victoria School Board, serving as chairman for several years.
Funeral service will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, Quadra at Rockland, on Saturday, April 14th 2012 at 2:00 pm. Donations in Peter’s memory, may be sent to the Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia, Victoria branch, c/o Recreation Integration Victoria, 4135 Lambrick Way, Victoria, BC V8N 5R3. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Pat and Bob Cusack
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Sonia Polson My note just disappeared so if you receive it twice, my apologies.
Dear Sheilah, Melinda and Jenny,
Just wanted you to know that I’m thinking of you all at this difficult time. Peter was a special man…..the words, “a life well-lived,” come to mind instantly when I think of your husband/dad.
May memories warm your hearts always.
My deepest condolences,
Sonia
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Shauna (Cavaye) Van Dongen Sheilah, Melinda, and Jenny,
I was so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. Your husband and father was so willing to give his time for the betterment of Victoria’s community. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Shauna
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Jeanne and Dick Cavaye Dear Sheilah, Melinda and Jenny,
We were so sorry to hear about Peter. We’re also very sorry that we cannot make it to the memorial on Saturday. Dick has a CT Scan at 2:30, which he’s been waiting for for three months.
All the best to you all,
Jeanne and Dick Cavaye
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Peter & Helen Malcolm Dear Sheilah & family
We are saddened to read of Peter’s death in this morning’s paper.
We worked & played together in the early 70’s with our young families. Peter was the epitomy of a ‘straight shooter’. We are out-of-town and will miss connecting with old friends and acquaintances at the funeral on April 14. Our deepest condolences.
Peter & Helen Malcolm
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John N. Smith Having had the honour of working with Peter on the Greater Victoria School Board, I appreciated the intelligence and skill that he utilized in his role as Trustee and Chairman.
Peter’s charm and quick wit will forever be remembered. Sheila and family, my thoughts are with you in this difficult time. He was a mentor to me, and I enjoyed the friendship and comaraderie during our time on the Board together.
To – Sheilah, Melinda, Jenny and extended family
We were saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. What a colourful and exciting life he had. Our thoughts go out to you all at this difficult time. Warm wishes to you and your family!! Fondest Regards, Pat.