Peter Swalwell

SWALWELL, PETER JOSEPH Died peacefully on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Credit Valley Hospital surrounded by his family. Peter, loving husband of Rosanne of 52 years, devoted father to Kevin (Leann) and Mark (Karyn). Beloved grandfather of Matthew and Bradley. Son of the late George and Irene Swalwell, loved brother of Sheila (Richard Day). Dear Uncle of Melanie (Mark), Martha (David) and Stephanie (Scott). Beloved brother-in-law of D'Arcy (Trish), Peg (Dale), Jim (Peter), Bill (Sue), Jane (Bourke), John (Anne) and many nieces and nephews. Peter's courage, wit and spirit in facing each day was a constant source of strength for his family. Peter enjoyed a very rewarding 30-year career with the Peel Board of Education as a Secondary School Teacher and Principal. He cherished the many great friends and colleagues with whom he worked during his career and derived great satisfaction in helping students learn and develop. We wish to thank the team at the Credit Valley Palliative Care unit for their extraordinary care and compassion. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 19th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home Oakville, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrew's Church, 47 Reynolds Street, Oakville, on Friday, July 20th at 10 a.m. Reception to follow at the Parish Centre. In memory of Peter, donations may be made to the Trillium Health Partners Foundation (palliative care unit of Credit Valley Hospital). We love him, we miss him and will remember him forever.