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Peter James Davis

April 2, 2015

After a long battle with cancer, Peter James Davis of Arva is reunited with his wife Ellen (née Mills) of 50 years on Thursday, April 2, 2015, in his 81st year. Loving father of Edward and his wife June, Diane and her husband Paul Miller, and daughter-in-law Rita (Brian). Predeceased by his son Hugh and grandson Roy. Devoted grandfather of PJ (Julie), Jetanne (Adam), Rick (Stephanie), Beth, Randelle and Jay. Proud great-grandfather of Simone, Naomi and James. Dear brother of Norma (late Arnold), Bob (Sylvia), Marie (Bill), the late Floyd (Verna) and the late Ray (late Dorothy). Visitation will be held on Monday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Interment at Vinings Cemetery. Pete, an entrepreneur, was also passionately involved in the Standardbred horse industry for many years. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the WallTyme Stables Horsemen Fundraiser (c/o Dave Wall – 10374 Gold Creek Drive, R.R. #4, Komoka, Ontario N0L 1R0) or the Roy Davis Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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Sorry for your loss. Our thought are with you.

~ Syd & Jeanne Greenberg

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~ Heather and Tony Mastromattei

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~ Clinton Raceway

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~ From your friends and Family at Chemline Plastics

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~ Lynda Bere and Randy Gellender

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~ Bob and Linda McCutcheon

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~ Markley and Jim Bond

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~ Ron Davis

Dear Edward & Diane My condolence to your family at this difficult time. I remember your Mom & Dad so well, as they were good friends with my parents, Herb & Jean McCaw. My older sister Linda & I use to babysit the three of you when you were younger. I have a picture of you three kids that I would like to give you. You are welcome to call any time. (519-951-7500). Our thoughts are with you. Karen McCaw Linda McCaw/Donnelly Goderich, Ont.

~ Karen McCaw

Pete was a good friend, a good horseman and a mentor. We have many cherished memories of times spent with Pete and Ellen. Miss you both. Rich and Pooch

~ Rich and Pooch Griffiths

Ed, Diane and families, So sorry to hear for the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Diane (Martens) Elston & Charles Pickel

~ Diane Elston

Diane and family, sorry to hear about your dad. He was lucky to have such a caring daughter! Condolences to all your family. Love, Rita & Don

~ Rita Hogan & Don Smallwood

Diane and Paul - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

~ Jamie and Sue McKishnie

It was always a pleasure for me to talk with Pete and his family everytime they came into the tack shop at either Western Fair or Sarnia when I was working there. Edward and Diane, your Dad will be truly missed by everyone in the local horse community. I am so glad I had the chance to get to know the Davis Family. Take care. Burt Newman Calgary

~ Burt Newman

Our condolences to the Davis families , Pete was a great guy , thinking of you at this difficult time

~ Bob and Lorette Mawson

Our condolences to the Davies family Pete and Ellen where great friends to have .

~ Karen and Ted McFadden

To Edward Diane June and Rita and Family My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Pete was an amazing man with all my great memories of the Little Brown Jug and visiting him at the farm with his love of horses.But most of he was a DAD and Grandpa . Sincerely Jen and Kory Lyons

~ Jen Lyons

Pete will be missed dearly. So sorry we cannot be there during this difficult time, but know that our thoughts are always with you.

~ Terry Kerr

To Edward, Diane, Rita and families our heartfelt condolences. Pete was so lucky to have your loving care. Sincerely, Markley Anne and Jim.

~ Markley Bond

I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Pete. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time Sissy

~ Leanne Chapman

So sorry to learn of your loss. My sympathy to the entire family. Sincerely Brenda Roberts

~ Brenda Roberts

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