Peter was a very good friend of mine. We were initially met as golfing companions. However, golf soon became very much the backdrop to our deep discussions on the truly important things in life and all manner of topics which were dear to mine and Peter’s heart. Peter was a kindred spirit and whilst, of course, I shall miss him terribly, I feel so blessed and inspired to have known him and had the good fortune to have spent precious times with him. I shall forever treasure these times and be so grateful for them.

Greg Cooper

I worked with Peter during my first job after graduating. He was always so warm and friendly and like a mentor to me. I will always remember his lovely warm smile.

It was a pleasure to have known you Peter, may you rest in peace.

Efuah Faler (née Borbin)

Safe onward journey my friend, thank you for your friendship, consistency, care, stoic fellowship and presence. You will be greatly missed and always remembered and valued. Thanks for going the extra mile in reaching out to others and giving your all!! Goodbye my friend until we meet again on the road travel well and fly high, Much Love Sue 🙏⭐

Susan Nove

Peter was always great fun and we have many happy memories of suppers and parties where he was the life and soul of the evening. He was a great character with lots of stories to tell. He will be greatly missed by his lovely family and we would like send our love and condolences to them at this difficult time.

Orla & Jonathan Dunn

Peter was always so warm and kind, funny and loyal. He always had time to chat with me whenever I bumped into him over recent years. The conversation was always about his beautiful children and how extremely proud he was and always will be of them. We often joked about their great nanny (me) and how that’s why Katie and Dominic turned out so well!! Haha. He would always be interested in how I was and he was so genuine with that. I always walked away from Peter smiling, and feeling so lucky to of worked for his family all those years ago.
I will remember him fondly and miss him and our catch ups.
So much love to Jackie and his beautiful family. Xx

Jenny Jenner

You always had a smile, and always positive. We wish we could have shared more of your experience and stories. It was a pleasure to have been in your company, for far too few times. Hope you’re having a drink and a laugh with dad in the 19th Peter.

Paul Bredin

We all feel so lucky to have known Peter, and his family. We have so many happy memories of such fun times as a family together, whilst we were neighbours. Always laughing, the absolute best company, and we miss those days, and we will miss Peter, but so grateful for his friendship. ❤️

Nikki & Alex Hambi

I knew Peter as a kind, good, reliable good humoured and a person that we will all miss.

My condolences go to his family who are grieving for his loss.

Perry Emma’s Jones Dad

Dear Peter was such a consistent, loving and humble man. I am forever grateful for his fellowship. Rest in peace Peter – we shall miss you. Thank you & God Bless.

Emma

A positive man and his smile will be remembered
A loving father and Grandfather
Will miss you

Ian Wimbush

We Davies were very fond of Peter.

I can honestly say that he was very much a ” one off”. Few people I’ve met have his combination of charm, social ease with anybody, from any background, optimism ( regardless of circumstances), and genuine interest in everything around him. He was worldly, yet ” innocent”, opinionated, yet a good listener,proud, yet humble, fairly right wing on his views, yet also very compassionate to those less fortunate.

We always enjoyed our meet ups with Peter,and his visits, which would entail lengthy discussions (often rather dominated), public enterprise, and…of course, football and his beloved Chelsea.. There was nothing it seemed that Peter didn’t have a strong opinion on…!

Peter was a family oriented, loyal and entertaining man…we shall hugely miss him.

Andy Davies

I remember Peter’s gentle strength, his dignified manner. He will be greatly missed beyond the family. Please tell Alex, Dominic and Katy that I share their sorrow and assure them that their father’s spirit will continue to protect and sustain them in all their endeavours.

France Britto, Goa. India.

Peter was a great friend in fellowship. He seemed to love every day, and his wisdom and attitude to life was an inspiration. Thank you Peter

Brigid Macneely

Deepest condolences to Peter’s family. I will remember and miss his wisdom, humour and kindness. He was a guiding light when life was dark and it was a joy to be in his company. Rest in peace my friend x

Marian Donnelly

Thinking of you all as you celebrate the life of your wonderful dad Peter. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort.

Jenny O’Brien

I feel so sad that I won’t hear any more of Peter’s anecdotes and advice. He was unfailingly supportive whenever we volunteered together and I shall miss his kindness, encouragement, and twinkley smile. Thinking of all his family and friends and sending my sincere condolences. Lindseyxx

Lindsey Harland

A lovely caring man who always had a smile on his face. A pleasure to have known him.

Our condolences to all the family.

Ian & Eileen Wimbush

I have had the privilege of knowing Peter as a good friend for nearly 70 years. We met when both attended Latymer Upper School. Early memories include when we joined the Royal Observer Corps and were selected to serve in an exercise in one of the Government’s secret underground Regional Seats of Government. We also cycled around most of England staying in Youth Hostels at a cost of one shilling and three pence per night! Later there weekend trips to Richmond for coffee in the Aubergine and a glass of Watney’s Red Barrel in a pub, nights out that gave us change out of half a crown. Those were the days. Peter was with me when I met my wife Angela and organised my stag night before my wedding. We both joined banks after leaving school and then got jobs in Casinos when Gaming opened up in the UK. Peter becoming a senior manager in a major casino group. I knew Peter over the last 7 decades as the most loyal and caring individual . I was privileged to call him my best friend.

David Sagar

When Great Trees Fall

When great trees fall,
rocks on distant hills shudder,
lions hunker down
in tall grasses,
and even elephants
lumber after safety.

When great trees fall
in forests,
small things recoil into silence,
their senses
eroded beyond fear.

When great souls die,
the air around us becomes
light, rare, sterile.
We breathe, briefly.
Our eyes, briefly,
see with
a hurtful clarity.
Our memory, suddenly sharpened,
examines,
gnaws on kind words
unsaid,
promised walks
never taken.

Great souls die and
our reality, bound to
them, takes leave of us.
Our souls,
dependent upon their
nurture,
now shrink, wizened.
Our minds, formed
and informed by their
radiance, fall away.
We are not so much maddened
as reduced to the unutterable ignorance of
dark, cold
caves.

And when great souls die,
after a period peace blooms,
slowly and always
irregularly. Spaces fill
with a kind of
soothing electric vibration.
Our senses, restored, never
to be the same, whisper to us.
They existed. They existed.
We can be. Be and be
better. For they existed.

By Maya Angelou

This poem could have been written for Peter. His loyalty, his courage. His dignity. Peter was a good friend and his life has taught me to live life to the full.

Rita Edwards

Peter’s unfailing good humour and positive attitude
to life was an inspiration. His gracious acceptance
of his final diagnosis was an example to us all.

 Jane Buckingham

Peter was a very inspiring member of the same fellowship that I am in and we were on the same committee. He was always the sensible voice of reason and I admired his healthy recovery. We had good chats and I am very sorry to hear of your loss. With love to you and your families at this sad time.

Iona Jennings

Dear Peter, you were such a good friend to me. Always enthusiastic, always so supportive. I shall miss your good counsel and your friendship immeasurably, but am deeply grateful that you were in my life.

Kristin Corbet-Milward

Great Uncle Peter, I am so very sad that you are no longer with us. Your love, your beautiful smile and your amazingly positive and stoic outlook on life will be missed hugely. You were always so kind and generous to us. You leave us with so many happy memories. Just wish we could have seen you more. Sending you all the love. Go have fun with Nana and Jim and tell them that I miss them too please. Lots of love, Becs xxx

Becs Blasco

To Alex, Katy, Dominic – Jackie
I will always remember Peter as a gentleman, a gentle sole and always had a good story to tell which always held your
Interest.
Peter when you get to Heaven, you will be now be able to give Dad a good thrashing on the golf course.
God bless you Peter

Malcolm Bredin

Sending condolences to the family.
May his beautiful soul rest with in peace. A pleasure to have known you 💜

Vera O’Reilly

Safe onward journey my friend, thank you for your friendship, consistency, care, stoic fellowship and presence. You will be greatly missed and always remembered and valued. Thanks for going the extra mile in reaching out to others and giving your all!! Goodbye my friend until we meet again on the road travel well and fly high, Much Love Sue 🙏⭐

Susan Nove

Peter was always so warm and kind, funny and loyal. He always had time to chat with me whenever I bumped into him over recent years. The conversation was always about his beautiful children and how extremely proud he was and always will be of them. We often joked about their great nanny (me) and how that’s why Katie and Dominic turned out so well!! Haha. He would always be interested in how I was and he was so genuine with that. I always walked away from Peter smiling, and feeling so lucky to of worked for his family all those years ago.
I will remember him fondly and miss him and our catch ups.
So much love to Jackie and his beautiful family. Xx

Jenny Jenner

You always had a smile, and always positive. We wish we could have shared more of your experience and stories. It was a pleasure to have been in your company, for far too few times. Hope you’re having a drink and a laugh with dad in the 19th Peter.

Paul Bredin

You always had a smile, and always positive. We wish we could have shared more of your experience and stories. It was a pleasure to have been in your company, for far too few times. Hope you’re having a drink and a laugh with dad in the 19th Peter.

Paul Bredin

Peter was always great fun and we have many happy memories of suppers and parties where he was the life and soul of the evening. He was a great character with lots of stories to tell. He will be greatly missed by his lovely family and we would like send our love and condolences to them at this difficult time.

Orla & Jonathan Dunn

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