Peter passed away after a lengthy illness on December 26, 2024, surrounded by friends and family.
He had an interesting and varied life, lived very much on this own terms. He practiced law in Victoria for approximately 20 years, taught English in Japan for several years and for the last years of his life worked as an English language editor and author in China. He was a man of great compassion. He never met a stranger, only friends. He had a lively intellect and a passion for the written word, which he loved to discuss with anyone who would listen.
He is survived by his sister Karen, several cousins in Canada and the United States and many, many friends in Victoria and China. He will be missed.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Anthony Lavelle
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Karen Beattie One of my most cherished memories of Leo was on the night that we (my husband Patrick) brought home our baby daughter Marie Doreen Sue Ping Yuen Beattie. It was a dark, rainy evening and who should be driving past our place, but Leo! We invited him into our place and we still have a photo of the two happy men with this darling little baby. Patrick will be sharing many, many special stories about his friendship with Leo in the years to come!
My condolences to Karen and the family.
Karen Beattie
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Pat Beattie I first crossed paths with Lee (Peter) in grade 3. Our paths crossed again in the UVic library. From there our friendship grew ! Peter “Leo” was an inspiring friend. The conversations never stopped….
Pat Beattie
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Bob & Margaret Thompson We’re sorry for your loss, Karen. Peter will be missed.
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Barbara Hallberg Knew him as Lee in elementary school. Always a smile and friend. Who knew then what you would accomplish. RIP.
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Andy Morris Farewell my friend. May your soul rest in peace free of the curse imposed by the implications of cancer.
Peter (aka Leo and Lee) was a good man. I think that’s the best thing to hope for when you’re gone, after all the words and writings and resumes are read, to just say someone was a good man.
My condolences to Karen and Leo’s many friends.
Andy Morris
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Diana Giesbrecht Peter, your life well lived and the heart & soul of our Victoria Monday Nights “set in a public-house” embossed in your book _Swans Sketches_. We’re honored to be your only couple-Sketch – “Diana & Edward”
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Patrick Skillings Blessings for Karen and the Nordlinger family.
We will all miss Peter’s lovely nature.
May he rest in peace.
Peter and I were in constant contact for a few years from the late nineties till approx. 2010. We assisted each other during that time with respect to our respective legal careers. I really enjoyed our friendship.