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Official Obituary of

Peter Rattray

September 20, 2024

Peter Rattray Obituary



It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Peter John Rattray on Friday, September 20th, 2024 at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital.
Loving husband to Sandra (nee Burchill) for 41 years. Father to his devoted daughter Melissa Rattray. (Allen) Valerie Baird (Lenny) and Lesley Hurdis.    
Grandfather to Ashley Mcneely, Heather, George, and Teddy Baird (Rebecca). Great grandfather to Faith Showers, Xavier, Dominic, Lincoln, Benny, and Carter Baird.
 
Loving uncle to Craig (Jen) and Lori Wilson, (Ken) Jenna and Brityn Rattray, and Kate Telecki.(Comi)                                                                                                                                                   
 
Loving brother to Roger (Shelley) and Gloria Wilson (Stirling).  He will be missed by nieces and nephews and numerous family members in England.
Predeceased by his parents Howard and May Rattray.   

Pete was born in London, England after his parents met during the war. They moved to Canada and he grew up on the Rattray family farm on Lake Park Road. Pete's life changed after his good friends Paul and Lorraine McDowell introduced him to the love of his life. The two quickly became inseparable.  He took over the family farm after losing his father far too soon in a tragic accident. Along with farming, he opened his own business Rattray's Plumbing, and serviced the area for 25 years until he retired. He was well known for his dependable, personable service and was very well-liked by everyone he met.    

He loved to have a good time, dancing and listening to music. His Big Bird always got them home after their nights out on the town (his thunderbird car). He won many bowling trophies but his biggest passion was for antique cars. He loved cruising around in his '65 Chev and socializing at the car clubs. 

He will be missed dearly by many. 

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 27th, 2024 at Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place. The family will receive condolences from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm in the chapel. The service will be livestreamed on Youtube under Barkerfh Peter Rattray. 

Memorial donations can made if desired to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital. The family would like to thank the staff at the Carleton Place Hospital for their care.

 

 

 

 

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Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation
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