It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Osamu Kurita on Sunday, February 5th, 2023 in Dundas, Ontario.
Forever 21, Peter was in his 93rd year and is survived by his big brother, Roy Shoichi, who once sewed their earnings from a summer job into Peter’s shirt and instructed him not to take off the shirt, even to bathe, until he got home. Or so the story goes, and it may have been the other way around depending on who is telling the tale; and it was Roy’s shirt.
Peter was a wise and generous Uncle to his nieces (Jeannine Hack, Sharon Lee, Debbie Sakaguchi, Patti Kurita and Janice Kurita) and nephews (Keith Sakaguchi, Bob Sakaguchi, Richard Nagai, Warren Oda and Kelvin Oda), grand nieces and nephews and great grand nieces and nephews, and was a loved grandfather to Danielle and Paul Nicholls, a great-grandfather and a great-great-grandfather.
Peter is predeceased by his spouse, Marian McCowan (1987), his parents, Matsuji (1974) and Hatsu (1976) Kurita, his sisters, Akiko Irene (1945), Yoshi Margaret (2008), Kathleen Aiko (1997), and Lily Fumiko (2000).
Peter was a teacher and Principal in the York Region District School Board and retired in 1985. He was a frequent flyer and visited 98 countries, including Antarctica. He created, celebrated and shared his memories of travel with everyone and anyone.
The family would like to extend its thanks to the staff of Amica Dundas Seniors Residence for their dedicated and generous service, and to the staff of the Juravinski Hospital – Ward 3E for their medical support and acumen. As per Peter’s wishes, cremation has already occurred.
Families and friends are welcome to share memories and stories at a Celebration of Life for Peter at the Turner Family Funeral Home (53 Main Street, DUNDAS) on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 (2:00 – 4:00 pm).
Barbara left this world on Saturday, February 4th at the age of 92 in the loving hands of the staff at Margaret’s Place Hospice as the result of kidney failure. Leaving behind decades of memories for all who knew her, Barbara was a shining light of kindness, decorum to a fault and elegance. Born in Bognor Regis, Sussex, England the youngest of five girls, Mum spent her early years working for her father’s many different businesses. Once married to Robert (Bob), Mum and Dad immigrated to Canada and never looked back. Their mutual love of dancing had them keep a social calendar busier than their teenage children’s! Her return to work life consisted of a job at Eaton’s and eventually working as a physiotherapy aide. Known for her many talents, Barbara took joy from and excelled at cooking the most elaborate and delicious dinners, baking the most wonderful desserts, sewing the best fitting and beautiful clothing, and visual arts and crafts too various to mention. Mum was known for giving anything a try and then doing it exceptionally well. An animal lover, Mum never met a dog or cat she didn’t like. Her years after Bob passed were restructured with volunteering for the sewing committee at Westfield Heritage Village where she recreated period costumes from 1755 through to 1925. She was the organizer of period costume fashion shows in which she participated for years. Missing her every day will be her children William Bates (Janice) and Diane Dodds, her four grandkids Amanda (Andrew), Colin, Nicola and Lauren, her loving niece Jill Kleinsteuber (Maurice) and nephew Michael Beavis. Known to many, she will be missed by all. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, February 12th from 12:00 p.m. until the time of Barbara’s Service at 1:00 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. In accordance with Mum’s wishes, cremation has already taken place. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Westfield Heritage Village, Margaret’s Place Hospice or a charity close to your heart.
Passed away in Hamilton on January 29, 2023 in his 73rd year. Loving father to Robert Amos (Melanie) and Genevieve Gauvreau; caring grandfather to Cameron, Marisa, Luc, Elodie and Rowan and dearly remembered by Stacey. Al was known for his calmness, love of the outdoors, and ability to always find a back road. After a career of working heavy construction and building some of Ontario’s most notable buildings, he retired up north by the lake for his final decades. Al was a long-time coach of girls’ softball, and rarely missed a game of his offspring’s junior hockey. Al would always find the furthest parking spot at any destination, just to enjoy the walk and ensure a little more peace. We’re sure there’s a far spot waiting for you on your next adventure. Cremation has taken place, donations can be made, in memory, to Labrador Retriever Adoption Services.
