Obituary for Peter Patrick Pascal
Peter Pascal
June 5th, 1929 - September 24th, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Pascal announces his passing on Thursday, September 24, 2020, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 91 years. Peter is survived by his loving wife of 67 years; Marion, their five children, Pat (Lucy), Barry (Lynn), Kelly Masding (Steve), Corinne Godlonton (Glen), Nancy Pascal; 8 grandchildren, Kyle Masding (Tiffany), Lisa Pascal (Mike Anderson), Carey Masding, Mark Pascal (Tatum), Brodie Pascal, Cole Mason (Destiny), Sean Mason, Harrison Godlonton; and 2 great grandsons, Sage and Finn Masding. He is also survived by his sisters, Kay Perkins, Nadean Meyer (Martin) and Diane Hirsekorn (Richard); sister-in-law, Kay Kenney and brother-in-law, Alf Phillips. He was predeceased sister, Cecilia Graham; brother-in-law, Merv Graham; brother-in-law, Wray Kenney; sister-in-law, Kay Phillips, and sister-in-law, LaRene Phillips.
Peter was born to Peter and Devere Pascal (nee Sexton) in Lethbridge, Alberta on June 5, 1929. He was raised in Lethbridge attending LCI high school, and subsequently attended St. Pat's College in Ottawa.
Upon returning west, he obtained his welding certification and started his career at Dominion Bridge as a member of the Ironworker's union Local 725. Early on, he worked on many building and plant construction projects in Alberta and B.C. Moving on from his love of welding, he became a construction superintendent for Comstock and helped lead the construction of the Wabamun (Alberta) power plant. He worked as superintendent for Poole Construction, and Project Coordinator and Estimator for Spantec Engineering. Peter completed his career as the Apprenticeship Coordinator for all Alberta Ironworkers, retiring at age 55.
Peter met Marion, the true love of his life, in Lethbridge, where they married in 1953. They rented a variety of apartments and suites after moving to Calgary in 1954, and they ultimately purchased an acreage in Midnapore (just outside of Calgary at that time) in 1959, where they raised all 5 of their children. Peter and Marion designed and built an addition to the existing home, doubling its size, in order accommodate their growing family. After residing at this family home until it completed its purpose, they moved into a bungalow in Lake Bonavista in 1977. It was there that he set up a garage workshop where he designed and created many welded iron and carpentry projects. In 2003, they moved away from the big city to High River, Alberta, where he continued to create amazing workshop items.
Although they physically survived the big flood of 2013, it took it's toll on both of them, and soon after Marion became stricken with a progressive dementia. Peter remained in their home, while attending daily to Marion who needed to reside in a long-term care facility.
In 2017, Marion was transferred to long term care in Calgary, and with Peter still wanting to be close and at her side, he moved into an independent living apartment, in the same facility as Marion. Although he no longer could work on his projects, he spent his remaining time visiting his true love every day.
Peter and Marion loved to travel, and whether by planes, cruise ships, RVs, or automobiles, they enjoyed visiting many locations throughout North America. Their favorites included Hawaii and the South Western U.S.
Peter was a great role model for his family and was self-less and cared for everyone. His neighbors loved his stories and assistance, as he was a "Jack of All Trades" handyman. This gentle, loving, caring, and wonderful man etched a permanent mark on all our hearts and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service for Peter Pascal will be held on Friday Oct. 23rd, at 1:30 pm. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only immediate family and relatives are able to attend in person.
However, the service can still be viewed live via Zoom for those of you who may be interested attending virtually.
The Zoom meeting invitation is as follows:
Topic: Peter Pascal Memorial
Time: Oct 23, 2020 01:15 PM MDT
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83763291069?pwd=RmlpTi8xcU1MT2VTRjBGTjNTTEtUZz09
Meeting ID: 837 6329 1069
Passcode: 609233
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter’s memory to the Calgary Health Trust.
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Peter please visit www.choicememorial.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.
June 5th, 1929 - September 24th, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Pascal announces his passing on Thursday, September 24, 2020, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 91 years. Peter is survived by his loving wife of 67 years; Marion, their five children, Pat (Lucy), Barry (Lynn), Kelly Masding (Steve), Corinne Godlonton (Glen), Nancy Pascal; 8 grandchildren, Kyle Masding (Tiffany), Lisa Pascal (Mike Anderson), Carey Masding, Mark Pascal (Tatum), Brodie Pascal, Cole Mason (Destiny), Sean Mason, Harrison Godlonton; and 2 great grandsons, Sage and Finn Masding. He is also survived by his sisters, Kay Perkins, Nadean Meyer (Martin) and Diane Hirsekorn (Richard); sister-in-law, Kay Kenney and brother-in-law, Alf Phillips. He was predeceased sister, Cecilia Graham; brother-in-law, Merv Graham; brother-in-law, Wray Kenney; sister-in-law, Kay Phillips, and sister-in-law, LaRene Phillips.
Peter was born to Peter and Devere Pascal (nee Sexton) in Lethbridge, Alberta on June 5, 1929. He was raised in Lethbridge attending LCI high school, and subsequently attended St. Pat's College in Ottawa.
Upon returning west, he obtained his welding certification and started his career at Dominion Bridge as a member of the Ironworker's union Local 725. Early on, he worked on many building and plant construction projects in Alberta and B.C. Moving on from his love of welding, he became a construction superintendent for Comstock and helped lead the construction of the Wabamun (Alberta) power plant. He worked as superintendent for Poole Construction, and Project Coordinator and Estimator for Spantec Engineering. Peter completed his career as the Apprenticeship Coordinator for all Alberta Ironworkers, retiring at age 55.
Peter met Marion, the true love of his life, in Lethbridge, where they married in 1953. They rented a variety of apartments and suites after moving to Calgary in 1954, and they ultimately purchased an acreage in Midnapore (just outside of Calgary at that time) in 1959, where they raised all 5 of their children. Peter and Marion designed and built an addition to the existing home, doubling its size, in order accommodate their growing family. After residing at this family home until it completed its purpose, they moved into a bungalow in Lake Bonavista in 1977. It was there that he set up a garage workshop where he designed and created many welded iron and carpentry projects. In 2003, they moved away from the big city to High River, Alberta, where he continued to create amazing workshop items.
Although they physically survived the big flood of 2013, it took it's toll on both of them, and soon after Marion became stricken with a progressive dementia. Peter remained in their home, while attending daily to Marion who needed to reside in a long-term care facility.
In 2017, Marion was transferred to long term care in Calgary, and with Peter still wanting to be close and at her side, he moved into an independent living apartment, in the same facility as Marion. Although he no longer could work on his projects, he spent his remaining time visiting his true love every day.
Peter and Marion loved to travel, and whether by planes, cruise ships, RVs, or automobiles, they enjoyed visiting many locations throughout North America. Their favorites included Hawaii and the South Western U.S.
Peter was a great role model for his family and was self-less and cared for everyone. His neighbors loved his stories and assistance, as he was a "Jack of All Trades" handyman. This gentle, loving, caring, and wonderful man etched a permanent mark on all our hearts and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service for Peter Pascal will be held on Friday Oct. 23rd, at 1:30 pm. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only immediate family and relatives are able to attend in person.
However, the service can still be viewed live via Zoom for those of you who may be interested attending virtually.
The Zoom meeting invitation is as follows:
Topic: Peter Pascal Memorial
Time: Oct 23, 2020 01:15 PM MDT
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83763291069?pwd=RmlpTi8xcU1MT2VTRjBGTjNTTEtUZz09
Meeting ID: 837 6329 1069
Passcode: 609233
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter’s memory to the Calgary Health Trust.
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Peter please visit www.choicememorial.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.