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Submitted by masterfunerald… on Sat, 06/12/2021 - 08:34:AM

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Peter Traves Heppleston, known as “Pete” to his siblings and “Hollywood Hepp” to his submarine buddies, was born on May 26, 1954 in Brockville, Ontario. On June 4, 2021, at the age of 67, God took Peter back to Himself while he was doing one of the things he loved best – riding his motorcycle.

 

Peter attended Brockville Collegiate Institute, and then worked as a brakeman for CNR, before beginning his career with the Canadian Navy in March 1976. He proudly wore his submariner’s “dolphins” for the rest of his life, and even after retirement from his military career in 1996,he continued to actively serve in the Submariners Association of Canada (Central Branch), including in the role of President for 4 years. After his military service, he worked as a defence contractor, and eventually joined the public service in the Department of National Defence for about 11 years until his retirement in 2018.

 

If you ask anyone who knew Peter, the first thing they would say about him is that his sense of humour was larger than life. Indeed, Peter had a true gift for making people laugh. He equally enjoyed spending quality time with those close to him, discussing things of the heart.  He had a lifelong passion for motorcycle riding, and also enjoyed travelling, RV camping, and listening to 70s rock and roll and blues.

 

Peter was a faithful husband and devoted father and “Poppa”. He never felt he was too old to get down on his hands and knees, make goofy cartoon voices, and fire pillow torpedoes on stuffed animals posing as pirates. He was a natural life teacher. He transmitted his great sense of fun and his faith in Jesus to his daughter and grandson.

 

Peter will be dearly missed by so many. Most especially, he will be missed by his wife Nancy; daughter Marianne Botting (Michael); grandson Elias; brother John (April); three sisters Jacqueline VanSchaik (Tony), Rea Jansen (Terryl), and Adrienne Simkins (Larry); father-in-law Bill Savidant; two sisters-in-law Cindy Forbes (Peter) and Michele Arsenault; and many nieces and nephews, for many of whom “Uncle Pete” was their favourite uncle.

He is predeceased by his parents, Traves and Ruth; his sister Margaret (RJ); mother-in-law Noreen Savidant; and his brother-in-law Marc Arsenault.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in memory of Peter be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or to Wounded Warriors Canada.

 

I [Jesus] will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.

(John 14:18-19)

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Nola and Michael Kadwell

Such a lovely man.

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Bert Houde

I called him my brother, he will be missed. Heaven is a bette place now. Ride on Peter, ride on...

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Karl Hui

Very sorry for your loss Marianne, my deepest condolences to you and your family in this time.

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Debbie Deans

Peter was a wonderful person. We always enjoyed seeing Peter when he and Nancy came to Nova Scotia.

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Jennifer Abel

Praying especially for Marianne & Nancy, Mike & Elias through this difficult time. God be with each of you.

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Jim Clemens

Absent from the body - present with the Lord>

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Ricky Towill

Dear Nancy sorry to hear about the passing of your husband

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Jack and Frances Dunford

Our hearts and prayers go out to you.

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Dale Abel

We were saddened by the news of your father's passing, Marianne and Nancy. May you know the love of many people at this time and the comfort of your Saviour. Dale and Harvey

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Alan and Cheryl Parrett

We never met you but we know you through the beautiful daughter that you nurtured for our Father. We look forward to a time when we will meet you in the Heavenly Kingdom.

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