Obituary of R. Peter, CD, MMM

VanIderstine, R. Peter, 70, beloved husband, father, stepfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2018, after a brief illness. Originally from Belfast, PE, he was the son of the late Fred and Nellie (Hollingsworth) VanIderstine. Peter was a proud soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces and retired to Prince Edward Island after almost 50 years of service. He married his sweetheart, Anita (Coffin) on September 16, 2017, who was by his side as he passed. He was a devoted father to Laura Noe (Derek), Mandy Hynes, Kurt VanIderstine (Kelly), and loving stepfather to Doug Coffin (Wendy), Mike Coffin (Karen), and Vicky Blacquiere. An affectionate grandfather, Peter loved to spend time with Kim (Shawn), Nicholaus, Ashleigh, Logan, Letitia, Mallareigh, Catie, Jade, Masan, Maddy, Caleb, Brady, Kalen, Aleah, Ellie, and Karlee. He was looking forward to the addition of two new grandchildren by the end of the year. Peter is survived by three brothers; Tom (Nancy), Kent (Theresa), and John McTavish (Marie), and two sisters; Debbie Lowes and Darlene Ketch (Mark). Predeceased by older brother, Warren. He was a dear uncle to many numerous nieces and nephews. A private ceremony will take place for family in celebration of life. Special thanks from the family are sent forth to Dr. Chawla at Unit 3 of the QEH and nurses and staff, as well as Dr. Baker, nurses and staff at Provincial Palliative Care Centre. Our family is so grateful for the excellent care given in his final days. To honor Peter’s commitment to the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, donations offered in his name are asked to be made directly or in care at Hillsboro Funeral Home. I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever - psalm 23. Completion of funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hillsboro Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to hillsborofuneral@eastlink.ca, or by clicking on the link below.