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Peter Joseph Sleegers

April 5, 2014

Passed away suddenly at his condo in Florida on April 5, 2014 in his 77th year. First son of Henry (2001) and Gerda (2004), Peter is survived by his loving long-time partner Susan Pratt (sons Murray (Lori) and Rodney, grandchildren Cassandra, Austin and Bryson Pratt), brothers and sisters Tony (2012) and Mary, Bill and Irma, John and Dorothy, Annette, Harry and Anna Marie, Joke (1947), Joe (Inez 1993) and Lori, Gerry, Al, Louis and Joanne, Jackie and Mike, as well as his many nieces, nephews and cousins both in Canada and in Holland. Peter was involved in two enterprises that continue to evolve today; founder of a SLEEGERS Group of Companies (1963), and co-founder of the EDPRO Group of Companies (1997). Peter enjoyed his winter months in Florida at his condo on Marco Island, and his summers at his farm in London, ON or at his beloved Wingfoot Island on Lake Temagami. Peter will be missed by his family, his friends, and his close business associates.

Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Sunday, April 13th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PETER’S CATHEDRAL BASILICA, 196 Dufferin Avenue (corner of Richmond), London, on Monday, April 14th at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery, London.  Those who wish to donate are asked to consider the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario >http://swo.makeawish.ca 

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Steve and I were saddened to hear of Pete's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We always enjoyed sharing the elevator rides with you on the way to the parties.

~ Mary and Steve Sayre

Beste neven en nichten! Wij hebben van Annette het droeve nieuws doorgekregen! Wij condoleren jullie van harte en wensen jullie samen heel veel sterkte om dit verlies te verwerken en te dragen! Ria en Martien Kusters, Lierop

~ Martien Kusters en familie

gecondoleerd met het verlies van de fam Sleegers. Harrie en Tonnie Kusters Groenstraat 22 5715BD Lierop Nederland

~ Harrie en Tonnie Kusters van den Hurk.Lierop

My thoughts and prayers go to you and your families at this difficult time. May your memories of your time together bring you comfort. Linda, Dave & Drew Thompson

~ Linda Heddle Thompson

Veel sterkte met het verlies van jullie vader, opa en broer. Moge de herinneringen jullie helpen dit verlies te dragen.

~ Wil en Thea Nelissen, Milheeze

May you find peace and joy in the memories, Peter was an amazing man with a heart full of kindness. Our thoughts and condolences go out to you and the family as you travel along this journey Sue. May god bless you.

~ Wayne Hartman

Beste neven en nichten, wij condoleren jullie van harte met het verlies van Piet en wensen jullie veel veel sterkte toe om dit verlies te dragen.

~ Leo en Wilhelmien Kusters Reijnders

Susan, neven en nichten Sleegers-- Pratt ,en verdere Fam, wij wensen jullie allen veel sterkte met het verlies van Piet , Jan & Riek

~ Jan & Riek Holskens

Dear Sue and family: My heart goes out to you on this sad occasion. I am so glad to have met Pete. Marty and I enjoyed your visit to Calgary a number of years ago. May all the happy memories sustain you in the coming days. Karen

~ Karen Van Lierop

Beste familie, Gecondoleerd met het verlies van Piet. Verschrikkelijk om dit bericht ineens te horen. Heel veel sterkte gewenst 'Sterven doet veel pijn en verdriet, maar mooie herinneringen sterven niet.' Marinus en Addie Verheggen, De Rips

~ Marinus en Addie Verheggen

We were sad to hear of Uncle Pete's passing. Our thoughts are with Sue and the rest of the family during this tough time. He will be missed dearly.

~ Paul and Shelann Sleegers

Dear Susan, I am saddened to learn about the passing of your beloved Peter. You and Peter were very hospitable to me and my friends on visits to Wingfoot Island in Lake Temagami. He will be missed on the lake in the Temagami community. All the best to you and your family, John Matchett. Collingwood, ON

~ John B. G. Matchett

So sorry to here about Pete.He was a big part of our lives and a dear freind of my dad (George Talbot).We had a lot of fun with him.May God Bless Him Always.Sincerely Ronnie Talbot.

~ Ronald Talbot

(Donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario )

~ Don and Colleen Edwards

(Donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario )

~ Sandy Kirkwood-Pearce

(Donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario )

~ Bert and Gina Sheppard

(Donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario )

~ Douglas Fiegehen

(Donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario )

~ John & Lois Walker

(Donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario )

~ harry sleegers

(Donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario )

~ Ron and Katie Bedard

Please except or sincerely condolences to the sleeger-pratt family's.

~ jerry tromp&family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,someone special as Peter Sleegers will never be forgotten,he will remain in our hearts forever,those we love do not go away,they walk besides us every day,unseen, unheard,but always near,still loved,still missed,and very dear.

~ Tony and Franciska van Lin-Kleuskens and family

Our thoughts and prayers are with Peter's family. I feel lucky to have known Peter and spend time with him as a friend and fellow Board Member at Naples Bay Yacht Stowage. He was truly a great person and will be missed greatly!

~ Craig Huntington

Pete was a remarkable man and lived life to the fullest. He was always ready with a smile and loved to laugh. He will be missed by all, especially his poker buddies on Marco island. Our hearts go out to Sue and the whole family. Peace Janet and Brian

~ Brian and Janet

Our deepest condolences and prayers to Sue and all of Pete's family. Peter was a wonderful person with a big heart, always smiling and loved his life. We will missed by many and in the community.

~ Sylvie and Jeff van Geel

Peter was a dear friend to us and we will miss him. We shared many good times with him and Sue here in Marco island. His wit and honesty was enjoyable and we all had many laughs together. May he rest in Peace.

~ Joan & Victor Rios

Pete was a dear friend and a good story teller. We especially enjoyed his stories of life at Wingfoot on Lake Temagami and how he out foxed the beavers. Pete was a very successful businessman and we admired him for that, also. We will miss him. Sue we have you and all of Pete's family in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Bert and Gina Sheppard

~ Gina and Bert Sheppard

Thinking of Peter brings a smile to my face. There are so many fond memories and experiences that made Peter really unique and loved. He truly was one of a kind and will be truly missed. My deepest condolences to Sue, brother Bill and all the family.

~ Sandy Kirkwood-Pearce

We are very saddened by the sudden death of Peter Sleegers. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word whenever our paths crossed here on Marco Island. We extend our deepest sympathy to Sue and the entire family. May his a Soul rest in peace.

~ Sharon & Bernie Van Etten

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. We send our love and deepest sympathy.

~ Gary and Sandy Austin

Sending my love to all of Peters family and friends at this difficult time. Please know that I am thinking of all of you now and always. My deepest condolences.

~ Jenn Sleegers

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sue and also with Peter's extended family. We are so sad to lose a good friend. May God's loving arms enfold all of you providing comfort in your loss. Paul and Judy Griffith

~ Paul and Judy Griffith

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. We send our deepest sympathy.

~ Jackie and Bill Dickson

We met Pete several times while visiting our parents, Joan and Victor Rios in Marco Island and enjoyed several Boat rides, Christmas and Thanksgiving celebrations with Pete and Sue, He was a dear friend of our parents and we like to express our sincere condolences to Sue and the Sleegers' family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

~ Victor Todd, Jeff and heather Rios

Dear Sue and family My deepest sympathy for your loss.May the loving memories of your loved one comfort you at this difficult time.

~ Terry Davies

Susan & familie Sleegers. Heel veel sterkte toegewenst met het plotselinge overlijden van "Piet" . We zullen nooit vergeten dat hij als surprise aanwezig was op onze trouwdag samen met Harry & Anna Marie en Annette. In onze gedachte zijn wij bij jullie.....

~ Martien & Frances Bennenbroek-Heesmans en familie. Holland

Susan en familie Sleegers. Gecondoleerd en heel veel sterkte met het plotselinge verlies van Piet. We bewaren mooie herinneringen aan de tijd die we samen doorgebracht hebben, hier in Millus en bij jullie in Canada en in Marco Island.

~ Toon & Ina Heesmans. Milheeze, Holland

Susan en Fam Sleegers. Gecondoleerd met het verlies van Piet. De herrinneringen blijven altijd bewaard. Sterkte voor de komende tijd ,het zal nooit wennen.

~ Henk en JO van den Eijnden somerenSHolland

Dear Sue, Murray, Lori and family, I am so sorry for your loss and send my love and condolences at this sad time.

~ Shona Hart

Dear Sue: I'm so sorry that Pete has passed...........he had a "Spirit for Living".......... What a wonderful person.....I'm lucky I had him as a friend for so many years........ All my love and my deepest sympathy.......Gail

~ Gail Fluskey

Susan en familie Sleegers gecondoleerd met dit verlies van Piet. heel veel strekte gewenst.

~ Emile en Maria van de Weijer Heesmans

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