Obituary for Peter Prankie
PRANKIE, Peter Leonard -Passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9th at the age of 92. Leonard was able to see his children Mark (Michelle), AnaMarie and Scott (Marianne) and Grandchildren Steven, William and Zachary for one last time. He knew each and everyone of us and gave smiles and called out our names. We are grateful he was not alone when he passed, with his son Scott by his side. Len was predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary, sisters Ann and Nellie and brother John. He is survived by his nieces Donna, Anita” Chicken”(George), nephews Jerry and Edward and several great nieces and nephews.
Born in Estevan, Saskatchewan to Lithuanian parents Peter and Mary, they endured hardship, devastation and war. They eventually moved to Hamilton, Ontario where Dad took on several jobs (dry cleaning, restaurant, bakery) to help support the family. At the age of 19, Dad earned his pilots license and was taught by a 2nd world war veteran named Colin Campbell and flew a Tripacer 3-seater plane and back then did “breakfast runs”. Eventually, he began working in a garage and went to trade school for welding and motor mechanics. This was his trade for most of his life and had a passion for fixing vehicles where friends and neighbours would come to our home in Caledonia for servicing. Dad also welded together some of the most amazing BBQ’s for pig roasts and wood burning stoves. A love of sports, Nascar and hockey – his team the Boston Bruins till the end.
Cremation has taken place. SERENITY BURIAL & CREMATION SERVICES INC. 361 Main St. Port Dover (226) 290-9093 have been entrusted with the arrangements. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. For those wishing to make a donation we have selected Norview Lodge, 44 Rob Blake Way, Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 0E3. Cheques payable to Norfolk County – in notes Norview Program Department which Dad loved so much and was shown by the beautiful flowers and plants he grew for everyone to enjoy at the nursing home.
We would like to thank everyone that visited our dad throughout the years’ at Norview Lodge in Simcoe and special thanks to those who took extra care of our father when he needed it. Your support meant so much to Len and we will never forget the care and compassion right up to his last day. Online condolences can be left at www.serenityburialandcremation.com
Born in Estevan, Saskatchewan to Lithuanian parents Peter and Mary, they endured hardship, devastation and war. They eventually moved to Hamilton, Ontario where Dad took on several jobs (dry cleaning, restaurant, bakery) to help support the family. At the age of 19, Dad earned his pilots license and was taught by a 2nd world war veteran named Colin Campbell and flew a Tripacer 3-seater plane and back then did “breakfast runs”. Eventually, he began working in a garage and went to trade school for welding and motor mechanics. This was his trade for most of his life and had a passion for fixing vehicles where friends and neighbours would come to our home in Caledonia for servicing. Dad also welded together some of the most amazing BBQ’s for pig roasts and wood burning stoves. A love of sports, Nascar and hockey – his team the Boston Bruins till the end.
Cremation has taken place. SERENITY BURIAL & CREMATION SERVICES INC. 361 Main St. Port Dover (226) 290-9093 have been entrusted with the arrangements. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. For those wishing to make a donation we have selected Norview Lodge, 44 Rob Blake Way, Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 0E3. Cheques payable to Norfolk County – in notes Norview Program Department which Dad loved so much and was shown by the beautiful flowers and plants he grew for everyone to enjoy at the nursing home.
We would like to thank everyone that visited our dad throughout the years’ at Norview Lodge in Simcoe and special thanks to those who took extra care of our father when he needed it. Your support meant so much to Len and we will never forget the care and compassion right up to his last day. Online condolences can be left at www.serenityburialandcremation.com