Turton, Peter Charles
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Turton, age 78, on September 2nd, 2024. He passed away peacefully at Owen Sound Hospital after a brief battle with Leukemia (AML) surrounded by his wife Sue and daughters Emily and Katie.
Peter was born on April 29th, 1946 in Southend-on-Sea, England. He immigrated to Canada in 1971 and shortly thereafter met the love of his life, Sue, through their mutual love of skiing. They were married in 1975 and together they shared 49 wonderful years together skiing, golfing and traveling the globe. Some of Peter’s favourite trips were India, Vietnam, Egypt, Morocco (but not the camel rides), China, and Japan. Their last adventure was a transatlantic cruise from Brazil to Portugal.
Family was everything to Peter. He was always there to support and encourage his daughters growing up. He spent countless hours working as an official at their swim meets or racing from the ski club to the pool so they could ski race in the morning and swim in the afternoon. There were no math problems he wouldn’t attempt to help solve, although he said calculus was not as he remembered. As they entered their own careers, he was a sounding board and provider of advice. Once his grandchildren were born, he took great delight in watching them grow up. He loved watching Emma’s swim meets online when he couldn’t get to a competition in person and was quite happy to head to the rink to watch Max and William play hockey or to the field to watch them play soccer. There were many family trips to Florida over the years, something the entire family looked forward to and enjoyed.
True to his English heritage, in 2012 Peter purchased a 1967 Morgan and joined the Georgian Bay British Car Club. Participating in GBBCC day trips and the annual Thornbury Canada Day parade were events he looked forward to throughout the spring, summer, and fall. His three grandchildren also enjoyed rides around Lora Bay with their Poppa and getting to honk the horn.
During the pandemic, Peter found a love for building models, and built a speed boat and sail boat, and most recently completed a WWII spitfire replica which he was too afraid to fly for fear of it crashing.
An engineer by trade, Peter spent the majority of his career working in the machine tool industry. Following his retirement, he continued as the Executive Director of the Canadian Machine Tool Distributors Association (CMTDA) for 13 years.
Those who knew him described him as a good man with a kind, gentle, and welcoming soul and as someone who was willing to help anyone who asked. He rarely had a bad word to say about anyone. Though he rarely showed his teeth when he smiled, his whole face lit up and he had a sparkle in his eye.
He is survived by his wife Sue, children Emily and Katie (Nik), grandchildren Emma, Maximus, and William and older brother Mike (Maggie).
Peter will be deeply missed by all those who knew him and loved him.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 12th at The Golf Club at Lora Bay from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Thursday, September 5, 2024
What lovely pictures of the family and the love shared. We will miss Peter.
Friday, September 6, 2024
Peter always greeted you warmly and had a beautiful smile.
Friday, September 6, 2024
Thinking of you Sue and Family. It was a pleasure to meet you and Peter, and engage in conversation and dinner or drinks.
The photos are wonderful of all of you, as a family, and will always be there, tucked in your mind, and all the things you did together, will never be forgotten.
Love to all of you.
Friday, September 6, 2024
Sue and family
We were shocked and so saddened to hear of Peter’s sudden passing. Peter was a lovely, gentle and very interesting man. I always enjoyed our chats over coffee at the ski club on Thursdays and Fridays. He will be so missed but never forgotten.
We send our deepest sympathies to all of you at this difficult time.
Gary and Judy Bannister
Friday, September 6, 2024
Sue & family
Thinking of all of you as you face these difficult days ahead. Peter was a gentleman and always so very kind. Your beautiful memories will always be there.
Betty Slade & family
Friday, September 6, 2024
Dear Sue and family,
My deepest condonences, Peter was such a great person, who I always enjoed skiing and chating with often at the Peaks.
Prentice Smith
Friday, September 6, 2024
Dear Sue
I’m deeply sorry to learn of the passing of your dear Peter.
Today and always, may loving memories bring you strength and peace. With a heavy heart, I send my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jo-Ann Rowe
Friday, September 6, 2024
Dear Sue and family,
Bill and I are so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. Just know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Luv Hope and Bill
Sunday, September 8, 2024
We are so saddened by the passing of your husband, father and grandfather, Peter. He was the most warm and loving person. Trieu and I often would say after a visit with the family “ Peter and Sue have created a life full of adventure, love and family. Their priorities are their children and grandchildren, and the way they have supported those they love is an amazing example for us all.”
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Sue and family, we are deeply saddened by the loss of Peter, so suddenly. Our heartfelt condolences to all of you. May he RIP.
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Sue, we were so very sorry to hear of Peter’s passing and send our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Pam Paquette and Bill King
Monday, September 9, 2024
We truly hit the Jack pot when we moved into Lora Bay in July 2009 and had you and Peter as our neighbours. We couldn’t have asked for a better couple as neighbours.
You and the family are in our continued thoughts and prayers.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Dear Sue and family, so sorry to hear about Peter’s passing. We both have fond memories of waving to both of you as Peter proudly drove his Morgan in the Canada Day Parade each year.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Barb and Bill Pearce
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Sue, Emily, Katie and families,
My most deepest sympathy’s to you all. What great memories you will cherish and remember of your husband, dad and grandfather. May he rest in peace
Janelle Shakell
Thursday, September 12, 2024
We have known Peter and his family for many years. I can only imagine the what the family is going through with his loss.
Peter was one of those special people and friend he will be missed by all of us. Our world is a little darker with his passing.
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Chris and Lynn Skillen
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Dear Sue and family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Peter will be missed greatly. He was such a great race crew member when I was chair of FIS timing. He was always with a great smile. We shall miss him greatly.
Dorothy and Gene Kinoshita
Monday, September 16, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Turton Family. I’m very sorry for your great loss. Words are never enough nor adequate. Thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort during this time of mourning. Many hugs to you, Emily. What a wonderful father and beautiful life. It is not easy to say farewell, but it is comforting to know his legacy will lead you and he will always be a part of you.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the whole family. Peter was a kind and gentle man.
600 Group Canada was lead by Peter for many years. Peter ran the company with aplomb. During difficult economic times Peter somehow managed to make sure no one was ever laid-off.
He was well respected in the Machine Tool industry.
It was a pleasure to work for him. He was a good man.