Obituary of Peter Carey

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". CAREY - Peter Carey, resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2011. He was 84 years of age. Peter Donald Carey was born April 7th, 1926 at Yorkton, Saskatchewan; a son of Racheal and Judson Carey. Peter worked as an automotive partsman throughout his career. He worked at Korb Motors from 1951 until 1966. He then worked for Eftoda Pontiac Buick for 6 years and then for Northern Motors until he retired at age 65. Peter was a member of the First Baptist Church for 60 years. He was also a lifelong member of the United Commercial Travellers since 1958. Peter was also an affiliate member of the Royal Canadian Legion. His main hobby was being a Boy Scout and Cub leader in his younger years and was always on the lookout for interesting clocks to collect. Peter was predeceased by his wife Jean in 1985; his second wife Mary; and special friend Esther; parents Racheal and Judson Carey; and daughter Linda Bramfield in 2006. He is survived by his daughter Patty (Allan) Beblow, 4 grandchildren: Donnie (Tammy) Bramfield, Gordie (Lorie) Bramfield, Lariene (Dave) Blackburn, and Tricia (Brian) Chisholm; 6 great grandchildren: Luke and Brooke Bramfield, Lucie, Brady and Benjamin Blackburn, Ty and Nina Chisholm; and his son- in- law Bob Bramfield and many other special friends and family. The funeral service was held on Monday, February 28th 2011 from the First Baptist Church in Yorkton. Pastor Steve Rosluk officiated the ceremony. Family tributes to Peter were given by Donnie and Gordie Bramfield. Special violin music was provided by Lucie Blackburn, Peter's great granddaughter. Organist, Karen Delong led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'What A Friend We Have in Jesus' and 'Amazing Grace'. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Donnie, Gordie & Bob Bramfield, Dave Blackburn, Brian Chisholm and Andy Beblow serving as the casketbearers. If friends or family so desire, contributions may be directed to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation in memory of Peter. Special thanks to the Yorkton and District Nursing Home staff for their compassionate care. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home.