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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
FORD, Peter Alan Lea - Forever an officer and a gentleman, Peter was highly regarded for his steadfast belief in what was right and fair, for his commitment to his country, community and his family, and for his kind and patient nature.
He was proud to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Navy, especially as Base Chief in Esquimalt. Peter was the model for the "Welcome Home" statue in Victoria's Inner Harbour and his manner of welcoming never waivered. He later worked in support of the MLA's in the Legislative Assembly of BC when the Chamber was sitting.
In his retirement he enjoyed live music and dancing and was an enthusiastic golfer at the Gorge Vale Golf Club. An exceptional host, many friends enjoyed his delicious baking while visiting in the beautiful gardens he helped create.
Peter shared life joyfully with his wife Anne-Marie and is deeply missed in his sudden passing by the Broadley, Ford, and Nicoll families. He was predeceased by his wife Karen Ford.
We have lost a fine, honorable, kind and loving man who we will remember always.
As he wished, Peter will formally be committed to the sea at a later date.
Please join us in a reception to celebrate Peter's life at the Gorge Vale Golf Club, 1005 Craigflower Rd, Victoria BC on Sunday, September 21, I - 4 pm. No flowers please but do bring a small card or email your favorite memory to HonouringPeterFord@gmail.com (The Victoria Times Colonist 29 Aug 2025)
Ships served in: CFRS CORNWALLIS - Posted to CORNWALLIS 22 Jul 1977 CFFS HALIFAX - Posted to CFFS HALIFAX 06 Oct 1977 HMCS TERRA NOVA - Posted to TERRA NOVA 28 Feb 1978 CFFS HALIFAX - Posted to CFFS(H) 10 Mar 1982 HMCS GATINEAU - Posted to GATINEAU 02 May 1983 CFFS HALIFAX - Posted to CFFS(H) 16 Sep 1985 HMCS QU'APPELLE - Posted to QU'APPELLE 20 Mar 1987 SHIP REPAIR UNIT PACIFIC - Posted to SRU(P) 20 Jul 1989 NAVAL ENGINEERING UNIT PACIFIC - Posted to NEU(P) 03 Jul 1990 HMCS KOOTENAY - Posted to KOOTENAY 31 Aug 1991 CFB ESQUIMALT - Posted to ESQUIMALT 04 Aug 1994 FLEET MAINTENANCE GROUP PACIFIC - Posted to FMG(P) 25 Jun 1995 FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY CAPE BRETON - Posted to FMF CAPE BRETON 22 Apr 1996 HMCS VANCOUVER - Posted to VANCOUVER 01 Jul 1998 SEA TRAINING PACIFIC - Posted to SEA TRAINING 16 Jul 2001 CFFS ESQUIMALT - Posted to CFFS(E) 15 Dec 2003 CFB ESQUIMALT - Posted to ESQUIMALT 30 May 2007 MARPAC HQ - Posted to MARPAC HQ 30 Jul 2010
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