JACOBS, Peter, Norwood, ON — Peter Jacobs, age 91, passed away on Saturday, May 7th at Pleasant Meadow Manor, Norwood, Ontario. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Nancy, Peter will be missed by his children: Alexander Jacobs (Elizabeth), Arnold Jacobs, and Lynn MacAdam (Ian). His two grandsons, Derek Jacobs and Duncan MacAdam, will also miss their Grandpa. Peter was a veteran of the Second World War, enlisting with the Rocky Mountain Rangers and serving with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry which distinguished itself in North West Europe as a unit of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division. Peter earned several Campaign Stars and Medals, including the 1939 – 1945 Star, the France and Germany Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, and the War Medal and Bar, 1939 – 1945. Peter entered service in the Battle of Normandy at Falaise, and served in Europe for the duration of the War; post-war, he was stationed at Brigade HQ in Germany. He was particularly proud of his service in the Battle of the Scheldt and his role in the liberation of the Netherlands. Peter received the Thank You Canada Medal on the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland, and upon invitation by the Government of France, in 2013 Peter’s family nominated him for the French Legion of Honour. Peter was born and raised in Winnipegosis, Manitoba, one of seven children born to Michael and Annie Jacobs. As a child he was a crack shot with a rifle; Peter hunted, trapped mink and worked as a commercial fisherman on Lake Winnipegosis to help support his family. Peter learned carpentry from his Father and was a Joiner by trade. He remained in Scotland after the War with Nancy and their three children, bringing his family to Peterborough, Ontario in 1964 where he worked for Trent Glass until his retirement. In retirement, Peter lived with Nancy in Fergus, Ontario; after Nancy’s death in 2008, Peter moved to Heritage River Retirement Residence in Elora and resided there until August, 2015. Peter’s accomplishments can be directly attributed to his work ethic and natural ability for his craft, and his fervent desire that his family never experience the hardship that accompanied him through much of his early life. His attention to detail was legendary, and he gave the best of himself to his family, his trade and his pastimes — as his loved ones will attest. A memorial service was held for Peter on Tuesday, May 17th at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning at 11 a.m., at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home in Fergus, Ontario. He was interred with Nancy in the Belsyde Cemetery Cremation Garden. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the True Patriot Love Foundation (truepatriotlove.com) is appreciated.
