Deceased 27 April 2013 at Kingston, Ontario
DESJARDINS, Peter - 1920 – 2013 WWII Veteran – L/Col. (Ret.) Passed away
peacefully on Saturday, April 27 at KGH at the age of 93. Predeceased by his
beloved wife of 52 years, Winifred (Winnie). Dear father of Geri Kugelmass
(Michael) and Mary Desjardins. Proud grandfather of Sara (Tim), Monica (Oren)
and Leah. He will be remembered by nieces, nephews, longtime close friends Olive
and Charlie and dear friends Jo and Fran. Peter served with the Canadian
Grenadier Guards during WWII. After the war, he made the military his career for
30 years, followed by a shorter career with NATO. His travels through work and
after retirement allowed for many friendships to be made in Canada and abroad.
Peter's woodworking skills have left his family with some memorable furniture
pieces. Many thanks to the kind and caring staff at The Waterford Retirement
Residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH'S ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH (392 Palace Road) on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to KGH or the charity of your choice. 12398935