HEBERT, Martyn Peter (Pete) - of Port Colborne passed away at home on Sunday August 24, 2008 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 86 years. Loving husband of Shirley (Freeman) of 65 years this past June. Dear father of Martha Gruhl (Bill) and Peter, grandfather of Sheri Ferri (Adam) and Laura Danis (Jason), great grandfather of Cole Ferri, Mackenzie and Hunter Danis. Also survived by his loving canine companion Tammy, dear brother-in- law of Patricia Hebert and Thora Freeman. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Martyn and Olive (Beam) Hebert, his brothers Doug and Fred and his sister Peggy. Pete joined the family firm of Beam Building Supplies in 1941 until enlisting in the RCAF in 1942 where he served in England, France, Germany, Belgium and Holland. On returning in 1945 he rejoined the company as manager and introduced Ready Mix Concrete in 1954. He was a member of the Port Colborne Lions Club in 1948 and became involved with the Minor Hockey League and the Carnival for many years. He was a member of Central United Church where he taught Sunday school in his younger years. In his later years he served on the Board of Stewards. Pete was a member and chairman of the Port Colborne Board of Education and a chairman of the Niagara Regional Board of Education. After retiring from Beam Building he was requested to become a director of Hawthorne Lodge which is now known as the Port Colborne-Wainfleet Association of Community Living. He was also asked to become an interim director for the House of Reflections in Welland. Pete was an avid curler. The Hebert family will receive visitors at the PORT COLBORNE CHAPEL of the DAVIDSON FUNERAL HOMES on Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Central United Church on Wednesday August 27, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Steven Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Port Colborne Animal Shelter or the Ontario SPCA would be greatly appreciated. Online guest register and condolences available at www.davidsonfuneralhomes.com 11213817
Le 25 août 2008 (The Tribune, Welland, ON)
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