Peter Capstick
Born In: Florence, Canada
Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: January 27th, 2011
We the family of Peter Joseph Capstick, 57, of Sydney Mines, formerly of Florence, regret to announce the passing of a loving husband, father, brother and friend on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Florence, he was the son of the late Evert and Margaret (Jobes) Capstick.
He was a member of St. Pius X parish.
Peter worked for Devco for 24 years. He received the Medal of Bravery for the Westray Mine disaster.
He was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan and a member of the Colliery Hockey League for years.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Lorna (Harrietha); two daughters, Elisha (Kenneth) MacLean, Stephanie, both of Sydney Mines; seven sisters, Carol Capstick, North Sydney, Judy (Robert) Carter, North Sydney, Maureen (Raymond) Nichol, both of Sydney Mines, Kathy Capstick, Mary (Butch) Fowler, both of Ontario, Sheila Capstick, Lisa (David) Jessome, both of Sydney Mines; one brother Thomas Evert (Elaine) Capstick, Florence; four grandchildren, Mitchel, Quintin, Paiton and Madison.
Peter was predeceased by his son, Peter Thomas, sister, Mary Lou and brother, John Gregory.
There will be a private family viewing only. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. at St. Pius X Church with Father Thomas John officiating.
Donations may be made to the Heart & Stoke Foundation or a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.fillmoreandwhitman.com.
Miss me a little - but not too long
and not with your heads bowed low
remember the love that we all shared
miss me - but let me go.
