Obituary of Peter Oliver Sr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a dear husband, a caring father and a devoted, loving grandfather.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, Peter James Oliver of Gull Island, age 82 years. Predeceased by parents: Arthur and Rebecca Oliver; sisters: Sarah (Fred) Johnson, Gertrude (Phillip) McCann, Marie Oliver, and Mike (Ann) Johnson; niece: Leona Johnson; nephew: Freddie Johnson; great-niece: Kenna McCann. Leaving to mourn and forever loved and missed by his wife and earthly angel of 52 years, Maureen; two sons: Peter (Pauline) and Todd (Glenda); four grandchildren whom he loved, adored and cherished with all his heart: Ian, Jade (Brianna), Dawn (Blair), and Morgan (Matthew); sister: Ann Johnson; sisters-in-law: Stella (Gus) Burton and Lois (Steve) Coish; brothers-in-law: Harry (Alice) Constantine and Boyd (Debbie) Constantine; special nephew: Rob (Collette) Oliver; special niece: Dianne (Wayne) Hoskins; special great-nieces: Erica Oliver and Andrea (Trevor) Bacon; also a large circle of other nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends at Noel's Funeral Home, Main Highway, Western Bay on Thursday, August 29 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment to be held at a later date in Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Cemetery, Northern Bay.  In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to Daffodil Place, 70 Ropewalk Lane, St. John's, NL, A1E 5T2 or to a charity of one’s choice.  Please visit noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

“Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.”