Born in April 1943, in Moergestel, The Netherlands, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021 in London. At the age of nine, Peter and his family immigrated to Canada by sea, docking in Halifax and travelling to the farmlands of southwestern Ontario. There he eventually met and married Hanna (Hanney) Loyens. With a strong work ethic and can-do attitude, Peter became a licenced tool and die maker and eventually a farm owner in Middlesex County. He and Hanney raised four daughters and ran a successful agri-business. Peter volunteered generously with the Marketing Boards of both the Ontario Egg Producers and the Ontario Pork Producers, and in the community as an active member (President) of the Bryanston-Birr Optimist Club. He was a devoted family man, a dependable neighbour, and never hesitated to help when he could. Survived by his loving wife Hanney and their daughters: Dianne of Gresham, Oregon, Carol Marson of London, Christine Loop (Rob Egan) of Thorndale and Teresa Vance (Todd) of Ilderton, as well as eight grandchildren: Aidan and Grace O’Neil, Jennifer Kok (Lucas), Jessica Marson (Ibrahim Choudhry), Nelson and Wesley Loop, Kate and Carlee Vance, great-grandchild Levi Kok; and siblings Johanna Gemus (Roger), Helen Tibben, Mary Hendriksen, Joseph (Janet) and Bill Loyens (Ingrid), Pat Dinning (Jim), Doris Loyens. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Wilhelmina DenOtter, brother John DenOtter (Toni) and brothers-in-law Nicolaas Broeders, Adrianus Broeders, Hank Tibben and Ben Hendriksen. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Rachelle and Adrienne for their exceptional and compassionate care; they enriched Peter’s final years. Sincere thanks also to Dr. Karen Lo and the caring staff at McGarrell Place.
A Funeral Mass and celebration of Peter’s life will be held at a later date when family and friends can gather and share their love and memories. Cremation has taken place. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Lucan at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519-227-4211).
In lieu of flowers, donations to Bryanston-Birr Optimist Club or the Palliative Care Program at McGarrell Place, London or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Sara-Lynn Masse
Teresa, Todd, Kate and Carlee,
Thinking of you and sending you my condolences during this difficult time.
Dan Hendriksen
Aunt Hanney, Dianne, Carol, Christine, & Teresa, Sorry about Uncle Pete’s passing, he was always a very, very hard working role model. He always had a smile on his face and always shared his great sense of humor! Losing your Dad is extremely difficult, however, know that he will show himself throughout your lives in special ways and remember to embrace those moments and memories. XO
Dan Hendriksen & Family
Nellie and Tony Verwaayen
Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Frank & Janet Vandenberg
To the DenOtter family, our heartfelt condolences to all of you at this difficult time. We have fond memories of meeting Peter and Hanney at John & Toni’s many years ago. Sincerely, Frank & Janet Vandenberg
Helen Duynisveld Christie
Hanny and family
My condolences on the passing of Peter. Your family offered me my first experiences of a paying job, whether it was looking after the girls ,painting or haying. I couldn’t have had better teachers and neighbors. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Helen
Brenda Edmonds
Hannah we are very sorry to hear of your husbands passing.
Edythe McPherson
Hanney and Family,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Peter. He was a very special person and will be missed by many. Sending prayers to you and your family. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.
Blessings,
Edythe McPherson
Bev Dayman
Teresa,Todd and girls
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. So sorry to hear about your father and grandfather.
We are all thinking of you at this difficult time.
Shawn, Bev Dayman and Girls
Pat Goertz
Dear Hanney and family,
Peter put up a long hard fight to be with all of you, but I’m sure his body was tired from the struggles he faced on a daily basis. We wish you strength in the days ahead and all the good memories of his time with you will sustain you in the years to come. Our deepest condolences……
Pat & Ben Goertz
Mary Ann Duynisveld & Peter McMullen
Our sincerest condolences on your loss ! You are in our prayers!
Joyce Sovereign
Teresa,Todd and your daughters ,also to your Mom and sisters and all your fathers family .Was sorry to read of his death .May god comfort all your family in the days and months ahead ..Sending my sincere sympathy❤️🙏🏻
Grace Rollings
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Haney and family. We are sorry for your loss of Peter. His long struggle is over, May he Rest In Peace.
Our sincere condolences to all of you. Remember the good times you shared together.
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Dick Wuytenburg
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at you time of loss. Dick and Teri Wuytenburg
Jean Hickson
Teresa, Todd and girls please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. Thinking of you💕
Marjorie Barton
I am sorry to hear of your loss he has now left a long struggle behind him and has gone to a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you-he was a great neighbour for several years.
Marjorie Barton and Earl Siegrist
Peter DenOtter
Teresa, Todd and girls. Sending my sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. Thinking of you.
David Smith
Teresa , Todd .Kate , Carlee
We are sending condolences to you and your family .I am sorry for your loos .
May the loving memories of your father/ grandfather help you through this difficult time.
Dave , Denise & Eric
Dale and Linda Froats
Christine and Teresa, May many memories of times shared with your father warm your hearts always. Our sympathy to your families.
Michele & Peter Ivanouski
Condolences on the loss of Peter. He was an Optimist who lived the creed and “gave every living creature he met a smile”. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Michele & Peter Ivanouski
Mary Ellen Williamson
Peter was a wonderful customer of Thorndale Farm Supplies when I worked there until April 2006. We always looked forward to his visits and to hear how his family was doing and what the girls were up to.
So sorry to read of his passing but he is now in a better place after all those years. His biggest supporters were his wife Hannah and his kids. RIP Peter.
Mary Ellen Williamson
Marian Smibert
To the Den Otter family: Mom and I were sorry to hear of Peter’s passing although he has certainly faced extraordinary challenges in the past several years. We certainly remember him as a very good neighbour. I have good memories of baby sitting the girls when I was younger. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle through this difficult time in your life. Sincerely Ivah and Marian Smibert
Yvonne Elliott
Our deepest sympathy, Hanney.
I used to buy weiner pigs from Henry and then John. Their pigs were healthy and fast growing. When John was working away, Henry helped load. I had great respect for both of them.
John & Yvonne Elliott
Eric Kuindersma
My condolences go out to the family, thinking of you all at this time.
Anne Giesen and Family
Our deepest sympathies go to you and your family during this very difficult time.
Alex Bosley
Sorry to hear of Peters passing our thoughts & prayers are with all of the DenOtter family at this time Alex & Shirley Bosley
Joe & Marilyn Dewan
My sincere condolence to Hanna & family and which from all the pictures posted what a beautiful family I know Peter was very proud of . I know how sick he was and for many years when he was at home John Martins use to tell me about how he was doing and in the last 2 or 3 years Helen and I would talk at St Michaels church on a Sunday morning about Peter . May God Rest His Soul Amen. Joe & Marilyn Dewan.
Annemarie Holdsworth
Our sincere condolences to you and your family, Hanney. I’m sure you and the girls have lots of wonderful memories of a very good father and husband. We are looking forward to the day when we can get together and celebrate Peter’s life and meet with family members.
Hans and Marie Ewald
Dear Haney and family Our most sincere sympathy to you all at this time .Sending prayers and love .Marie and Hans
Peter & Wilma Bastiaansen
Our sincere condolences to Hanney and your entire family with the passing of Peter.
He did put up a good fight for a long time . Keep your happy memories close. May you all be
granted strength for the days ahead. Thinking of you all. Peter & Wilma Bastiaansen.
Nico and Louise Gillis
Looking at the slide show, we remember Peter from when we met him the first time at the Bryanston Birr optimist club. Always with a smile on his face. Always willing to help out. We worked together on Canada Day, me unsure, not really knowing what to do; as a new immigrant. Peter made some jokes showed us the ropes, and the way to the bowling alley.
Being both from Dutch origin, both from Brabant, we connected. We have nothing but fond memories of Peter. Full of live and love for his family and friends. He will be missed. Our condolences to Hanna and her family. We denken nog vaak aan onze beginjaren hier in Canada en zijn erg blij en dankbaar dat we Peter hebben mogen leren kennen. We hebben het regelmatig over hem, en zijn blij met de goede herinneringen die we aan hem hebben.
Gecondoleerd en sterkte.
Shirley Stewart
Condolences to Joe, Janet and the entire Denotter family so sorry for your loss. Treasure your memories.
Mike & Shirl
Jennifer VanderMolen
Our sincere condolences to Teresa, Todd, Kate and Carlee. Thinking of you all.
Jennifer, Dane, Madison and Jillian VanderMolen
Margaret Watt
Hanney and Family and the Denotter Family
My deepest Sympathy to you on the loss of Peter. We always enjoyed our visits when bowling Tues. nights (Medway League) at the Lucan Bowling Lanes. His name appeared on the trophies many times Thinking of you.
Margaret Watt
Diane Elston
Our deepest sympathy on your family’s loss of Peter. May God bless and comfort you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Marie Martens
Sharone E
I feel very privileged to have known Peter and Hanna. Peter will be missed,. His long journey has ended. Our loving thoughts are with Hanna and the girls.
Adrienne
January 8, 2021 at 5:45 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you all❤️
I will miss Peter dearly. I have a lot of wonderful memories over the passed 9 years that I will cherish❤️
Dave Marr
Our sincere condolences to Mrs. DenOtter and family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Cherish your memories. I remember him as so kind and helpful while growing up on the farm near you.
Sincerely Julie (Pattyn) and Dave Marr
Tom & Carol Baker
Our sincere condolences at Pete’s passing
Judy Bond
Teresa, Todd & girls, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. May he Rest in Peace
Harry & Judy Bond
George
Heartfelt condolences to Ms Hanna, Carol and sisters, and the entire DenOtter family.
Diane Elston
Deepest sympathy to the DenOtter family. Peter fought a long and brave battle.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane Martens Elston
Carolynn Hodgins
Teresa Todd Kate and Carlee
Our sincere condolence at the passing of your father and grandfather
Paul and Carolynn Hodgins
Pat Kelly
My sincere condolences to the Denotter family.
Corrie Siroen
Dearest Hanna &Girls Spouses,Grandchildren my deepest sympathy with the loss of your Husband,Dad, &Granddad,he was a. Man with a Big Heart,helping others in need was his policy.May Peter Rest In Peace..Well Done My Faithful Servant
Jennifer Walden
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Peter. I will remember the times with Peter in the Bryanston-Birr Optimist Club. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at the time
Joan Robson
Our thoughts are with you tonight.Treasure the good times and he will always be with you.
Joan and Ralph Needham
Joan & Bob Finkbeiner
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family God Bless.
Lori Francis and Sandy Wilson
Our deepest sympathy to the Denotter family, we are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Lori and Sandy (Bannister) and families
Nicole Pattyn Lefebvre
I am so sorry to hear that “Mr DenOtter” is gone. I have great memories of him from my childhood. He always seemed to be smiling even when he was hard at work. I know how much it hurts to lose a dad, and it is the fun memories that keep you going. Thinking about all of you today.