August 21, 1935 – November 16, 2007

Peter James Glazier passed away at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on November 16, 2007.

He was loving husband of Anne (née Eccles) and father of Jacquie Tschekalin (Mike) of Port Sydney and Andrea Glazier of Bracebridge. He was the proud grandfather of Michael Tschekalin.

Peter was born in Toronto on August 21, 1935. His parents were Leonard and Edith (née Ledingham) Glazier. He was involved in Scouts Canada both as a youngster and an adult. He enjoyed many summers spent in Sundridge on family vacations, attending Camp Endobanah at Norland and working on the farm in Palgrave. He attended school in Toronto and was later employed by the post office.

Peter married Anne at St. Clement’s Anglican Church, North Toronto on June 27, 1958. They would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this coming year. Having cottaged at Springdale Park for several years with their young family, Peter and Anne decided to move to Bracebridge in 1968. They had enjoyed many of the activities that a small town offered, including swimming, snowmobiling, fall fairs, winter carnivals, parades, easy access to campgrounds and, later, coffee with “the boys.” They also felt that Bracebridge was a great place to raise a family and appreciated the fact that you knew just about everyone that you met.

Peter was employed at the newly opened Alcan Foils plant as purchasing agent. Upon early retirement (due to health reasons), he then enjoyed working as manager of the new seniors apartment building at 100 Oakwood Heights.

As well as being a member of Muskoka Masonic Lodge and a longtime Shriner with the Muskoka Shrine Club, Peter made many other friends in the community. He was chairman of the Bracebridge Centennial Committee in 1975 and often recalled that he and Al Taylor were the first ones to use the new swimming pool. It was a short swim, though, as the pool had just been filled and was very cold.

He was an original member of the committee that planned the new sportsplex, theatre and high school until a leg amputation in December 2005 curtailed some of his activities. Although in a wheelchair, Peter was able to take part in the official opening of the new recreation centre.

Peter had endured several operations and hospital stays over the past two years. He never complained about his disability and looked forward to each new day, especially when grandson Michael was around.

Thanks to the help of friends and family, he was able to continue many social and family functions. He also enjoyed just getting out for a drive. After being a driver for 54 years, Peter said it was a pleasure to be a passenger for a change.

A Masonic service followed by visitation took place at Reynolds Funeral Home Turner Chapel on November 22. A memorial service was held at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Bracebridge on Friday, November 23, 2007 with Rev. Barbara Graham officiating. Interment of the cremated remains was held at St. Thomas columbarium the same day.