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Granville ‘Peter’ Nicholas

June 15, 2012 By Egan Funeral Home 41 Condolences

Granville

Peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, on Friday, June 15, 2012, Peter Nicholas, in his 69th year, beloved husband of Lillian Pierce. Loving step-father of Jim Pierce and his wife Rose, Bruce McCarley and his wife Corinne, Theresa and her husband Frank Brown, Carol and her husband Jack Cherry, Catherine Pierce, Hali and her husband Harry Daykin. Fondly remembered by 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Peter is survived by his father Ron, brother Bob and predeceased by his mother Margaret.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) on Tuesday morning, June 19 from 10 o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock. Followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Headwaters Health Care Foundation, 100 Rolling Hills Drive, Orangeville L9W 4X9 or Canadian Cancer Society, 202 – 2227 South Millway, Mississauga L5L 3R6. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com

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  1. Bob Nicholas

    June 15, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    GOD SPEED PETE
    Gone but you will never be forgotten.
    Your loving father & brother

    RON & BOB

  2. Lionel & Kay Gidney

    June 16, 2012 at 9:44 am

    We offer our sincere condolences to Pete’s family, and all his loved ones, near & far. We will always remember Pete’s cheerfullness and happy laugh.

    Lionel & Kay Gidney

  3. Bruce, Corinne & Jesse McCarley

    June 16, 2012 at 10:47 am

    Pete,

    One last ride up the great hill to the sky
    As you look upon us from up so high
    You would not want us to mourn but remember he who forewarns
    IF YOU MESS WITH THE BULL YOU’LL GET THE HORNS!

    (for all who remember)

  4. Jen

    June 16, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    You will be missed, Pete…always remember your kindness and you were always smiling and laughing… May you rest peacefully now… Love and God bless.. Love Jennifer

  5. Frank, Theresa, Shawn & Cole

    June 16, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    You had such an infectious laugh and we’ll always remember the “big hill” in Port Dover.

    You will always be remembered!

  6. Jack&Carol Cherry and family

    June 16, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    May you rest peacefully Pete ,
    We will always remember your smile and your laughter that you graced us with .
    God Bless You.
    Until we meet again ,all our love

    Jack, Carol & family

    Our condolences to Mom, Ron & Bob(Pete’s Father & Brother)

  7. Tammy

    June 17, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Sorry for your loss, Lillian oxox

  8. Rod & Monica Milne

    June 17, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    Our heartfelt condolences. We will always keep the fond memory of Pete’s smile and laughter with us. Thinking of you all. Rod & Monica Milne

  9. Hali

    June 17, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Pete you will always be in our hearts in thoughts may you rest in peace you no longer suffer here on earth but you will live on in all of hearts

    Love Harry , Hali and Jason

  10. Brittany Pierce

    June 17, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    I love you soo much grandpa harley you always made me laugh when we talked about going down to “Jamaica Mon” and going on the banana boat xoxox i kno you will still always be here in my heart <3 i love you and you will be missed for sure !!

    love Brittany xoxoxoxo

  11. Jim Wilson

    June 17, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    You brought love, joy, friendship and laughter
    To my wonderful sister, Lillian Bay Pierce and loving family,
    In her heart and loving memories
    You will always continue to do so Pete
    May you rest with God in Peace
    And shine your love down upon her
    Forever and Forever
    Amen

  12. Wayne,Julie and Amanda Dobson

    June 18, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    Ron & Bob
    Our Family extends sincere condolences.
    Your in our thoughts and prayers.

  13. Jim, Rose, Jaclyn, Christine & Danielle

    June 18, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Rest in Peace Pete, You will be missed!

  14. Cathy Pierce

    June 19, 2012 at 10:21 am

    My heart is torn and my eyes filled with tears.
    Your laughter and love is so special , for you
    gave me not only a stepdad,m, but So many wonderful
    memories, for many many years.

    Thanks Pete, I love you
    Buddy and will never let you leave heart.
    Save me a spot.

    Cathy

  15. Lilliian

    June 22, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    Pete you will be sadly missed always and forever you were the dreatest man such a caring and loveable manand always had a nice smile for me and others l will always have you in my heart l miss you so much but you are my angel all the way until we meet again may you R.I.P

    Your Loving Wife Lillian Better Known to you Pete as (Hilti)

  16. Cathy PIerce

    June 25, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    Still thinking of you “GRANDPA HARLEY” Pete…You have left many many memories and im Proud to say you were MY stepdad 🙂

  17. Lillian

    June 25, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    Pete, you are in my heart every hour every minute of the day – miss you very much. I just keep asking myself why. You are such a great man. I will carry you to the end of my days. Love you so much xoxoxox

    Your Loving wife Lil

  18. Lillian

    June 27, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    Pete there is not a day goes by that l think about you l will always love and miss you everyday you will be in my heart forever and l can feel you around me all the the time and it makes me very happy one day we will be together again great thoughts l have as you were a great man

    Your Forever Loving wife pete l love you and miss you very very much (hugs)xoxoxox Lil ( Better known to you as (Hilti ) Thats our secret

  19. Lillian

    June 27, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    l Talk to you Dad and Bob everyday you have a great Dad and a great Brother l think we all need that great support to keep us going and we sure miss you you were the best to us gone but never will be forgotton God Speed

  20. Lillian

    June 29, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    l would like to Thank everyone for their condolence for Pete

  21. Lillian

    June 29, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    2 Weeks today fote (my angel in heaven lit a candle said a prayer and said a few words and some tears he did not suffer and is now in a great place in heave he will missed very much and will always be in my heart forever

    loving spouse Lillian

  22. Lillian

    July 1, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Peace be with you Pete on Canada Day l lit the candle for you and watched the video just love it l watch it over and over may you R.I.P you will be in my heart forever
    love you Lil

  23. Elaine and Jim Ewing

    July 2, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    We are so sorry to hear about Pete’s passing. Always remember the good times and hold them close. Elaine and Jim

  24. Lillian Pierce

    July 15, 2012 at 8:15 am

    Pete today you are l month deceased you will always be in my heart gone but never will be forgotten l love you so much till we meet again your loving wife Lillian May you R.I.P

  25. Lillian

    July 18, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    Re-Pete There is not one day that goes by that l don’t think about you Pete with a good morning and a goodnight and a kiss . love and miss you so much you are now an angel in heaven May you R.I.P. gone but will never ever be forgotton love you so much and miss you you are wih me where ever l go that is what ‘s keeping me going Loving wife Lil

  26. Lillian

    July 24, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    Pete always rhinking about you you will always be in my heart forever and will always be with me whever l go till we meet again

    love from Lillian May You R.I.P

  27. Lillian

    August 24, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    Pete l really miss you so lonely without you but l do know you didn’t suffer and you are now in good hands you are my angel in heaven and l will always love you and you are always in my heart gone but never will be forgotten eill we meet again May you R,I,P love you Lillian

  28. Cathy Pierce

    September 9, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    Thinking of Pete today and just shared His Memories with my girlfriend Nancy 🙂 Miss you Dad 🙂

  29. lillian

    September 15, 2012 at 11:34 am

    In memory of Pete who passed away 3 months today 15th of sept sadly missed gone but noever forgotten will always be in my Heart May you rest in peace Pete only your spirit keeps me going

    youe Loving Wife Lil xoxoxo

  30. Lillian Pierce

    October 20, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    In Memory of My beloved Husband Peter who will be missed froever and will always be in my heart and wherever l go l love you Pete until we meet again

    Gone But Never will be forgottoen

    Your Loving Wife Lil

  31. Lillian Pierce

    November 19, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    My Dearest Pete here we are 5 months since you left me but you are sadley missed a lot gone but never will be forgotten you will always be in my heart l feel your presence around meeveryminute of everyday day and our pictures also it brings me joy to know you are with me love and miss you always until we meet again may you R.I.P

    Your Loving Wife LIl ( better know as Hilti) xoxox

  32. Lillian Pierce

    March 13, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    My Beloved Pete there is not a day goes by l don’t think about you you are still with me in spirit that’s what keeps me going l miss you very much Pete but l will have to let go soon so that you can R.i.P until we meet again you will always be in my heart

  33. Lillian pierce

    October 20, 2013 at 12:17 am

    In Memory of my dearest beloved Husband Peter. You are always in my heart. Gone but never will be forgotten. You have been gone 1 year and a half and there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you. I love and miss you so much. No one will ever know. You are my angel up above for ever and ever. Until we meet again

    Yours forever your loving wife Lil

  34. Lillian

    April 21, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    My condolence to my husband peter now that is Dad passed away suddenly April/12/2014. Will now be an angel with his son both were loved very much and will always be in my heart Gone but never will be forgotten May they both R.I.P. LiL

  35. Lillian

    May 4, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    In Memory of Peter you are gone but never will be forgotten you will always be in my Heart your Dad has joined you now on April 12th 2014 you are both in my Heart your Dad was a wonderful man and lived a great life in his 94th year. May You and Your Dad Ronald until we meet again nay you Peter & Your Dad Ronald R.I.P.

  36. Lillian

    August 16, 2014 at 12:24 am

    Thinking of you today also the day your Dad joined you now Pete you are with your Mom and Dad what a great man your Dad was and had to wonderful Son Bob was a great caring person looked after his Dad until the end and a wonderful job at that Pete you and your dad are gone and there is not one day I that goes by that I don’t think of you both and miss you very much may you both R.i.P until we meet again you will always be I. My Heart miss you so much.

    Your Forever Love LiL

  37. Lillian Pierce

    August 16, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Peter and his Dad Ron Nicholas gone but never forgotten will always be in my Heart. My Special. Angels in Heaven.

    Lil. Until we wet again R.i.P.

  38. Lillian Piece

    November 19, 2015 at 12:05 am

    Pete there is not a day goes by I don’t thing of you and your dad I miss you ever day. The great memories I have keep me going You are in my heart 24/7 everyday you were the best R.i.p. Until we meet again Lil

  39. Lillian

    February 6, 2016 at 2:33 am

    Feb 6/Th. 2016

    To my angel Pete in Heaven over 3 years and not a day goes by I don’t think about you even though I gave my family which I am thankful for it is not the same here without you I will never get over you as you were and meant everything to me you are in my heart 24/ and it is very Lonely without you but God took you so you didn’t gave to suffer you are and always be my guardian angel around me and that keeps me going and your now with your Dad whom I loved dearly we gas our laughs and when he sang it was beautiful he was a great man and he also will be in my heart I miss the chats we had on the phone. I do try to keep in touch with Bob when I can I am sure he misses his sad and Pete as well but we have to go on like Bob says and keep only the great memories may you both R.i.p. Until we meet again. Your Loving and forever Lil amen

  40. Lillian. pierce

    February 8, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    To my Angel Peter in Heaven you will be gone 5 Years this year June 15th 2017 Pete I will never get over you you were special to me and will always be in my hear gone but never will be forgotten you are with me every day no matter where I go you are standing over me my angel you make me strong I am happy here but that is what you always wanted me to Ben until we meet again my

    Lillian

  41. Lillian

    March 28, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    Pete you are gone 9 years now and I still miss you not a day goes by that I don’t think of you I know you are watching over me my angel in heaven with your dad I miss you both You were the bestn there will never be another like you But one day we will meet again you will always be in my heart

    Love from Lil
    Better known as hiltim
    Yes they were the good days

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