Peter Hamilton Gruner (Will the Circle Be Unbroken)

My wife's brother Peter died on January 11, 2012 aged 78. Today, January 14th, was his funeral. At his funeral I had the honor of singing this song for him. Tonight, after the funeral, I recorded the song at home and added a random collection of photos from the family album and some of his grandchildren's art. Peter was loved by all who knew him.

Beloved husband of Gay McDougall; cherished father of Peter Cameron (Deb Dagenais), Miriam (Kevin Dias), Mark, Monica Bouchard (Christian) and the late David; treasured grandfather of Caileigh, Megan, Keaton, Leanne, Bethany, Erica, Tara, Sarah, Magdalene, Matthew, Aaron, Joseph and Evelyn; dear brother of the late Michael (Violet), the late Christopher (Ruth), Anthony (Wendy), Nicholas, Lela (Richard) and Jennifer (John). Also a special uncle, cousin, godfather, mentor and friend. Predeceased by his first wife Bernadette.
Born in Montreal in 1933, Peter graduated from Loyola High School, Loyola College, McGill University and Concordia University. Dedicated Oncologist and General Practitioner at St. Mary's Hospital and worked in Palliative Care at the Montreal General Hospital. Peter was a true renaissance man; in addition to a career in medicine, he pursued his interests in sailing, woodworking/turning, theology, art, music, languages, birding, camping, canoeing and cooking.
Peter was instrumental in setting up the West Island Palliative Care Residence and was a Pastoral Visitor at the Lakeshore General Hospital.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Edmund of Canterbury Church, 105 Beaconsfield Blvd., Beaconsfield, on Saturday, January 14 at 1 p.m.

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[scoheb]

I had the pleasure of being neighbors with Peter and Gay. Peter was a very sweet, kind and generous man. It was always so nice to chat with him.

You will be missed Peter.

Thank you for this video.

Scott, Deb, Matty, James and Lila

[lewdite]

@scoheb Thank you… I have forwarded your message to Gay.

[randomthoughtproject]

All the faces of Peter - most of them so happy. He was a person I always admired, he had a way of making you feel valued. He is sorely missed. Thanks John, for doing this tribute.

Melanie

[icusir]

Years have passed since we saw Peter and Gay, but time has not let us forget the love Peter had for friends. We know that he is in God's hands and he is looking down caring for his family and friends as he did all the years of his life.

Peter, you will be missed. Gay, know that you are in our hearts and prayers.

All of our love,

Veda and Rick

[66msp]

Sorry to hear that Peter is gone. I knew Peter since I was a kid when he worked with my Mom at Saint Mary's. I always thought he was a kindhearted soul, you will be missed Peter.

[meganmitchell92]

Rest in peace Peter, it's heartbreaking even for those who didn't know you personally..He'll be spending his days watching over his beloved family & loved ones from above <3

[MishkaGolovkin]

Rest In Peace Peter, look over your wonderful family and relatives.

[banjoman12100]

sorry for your loss lew i,am sure peters looking down and smiling beautiful

[ukhankman]

A beautiful song, a beautiful tribute, I'm sure Peter will thank you for it the next time you meet.

[raymondcrooke]

Very sorry to hear of Peter's passing, Lew. This video is a fitting tribute to him.