IN MEMORY OF Peter Leckie Wright
WRIGHT, Peter Leckie
April 4, 1927 - January 11, 2022
The Aptly named Mr. Wright.
Peter Leckie Wright died quietly on January 11, 2022 at Hollyburn House in West Vancouver. Peter will be remembered for his positive outlook, his presence, wit, integrity and gentlemanly bearing - he was an impeccable character. Peter was a true Vancouverite.
His great-grandparents moved to Vancouver from Scotland. He was born to Dorothy Grace and Leroy Charles Wright at VGH on April 4, 1927, and raised in West Point Grey. He was a graduate of Lord Byng School and, growing up, a boy-scout and member of Jericho Tennis Club and Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. He married Joan Harstone in 1951. Residing in West Vancouver, they had three children - son David (Jeannette) and grandchildren Brett (Carly), Sean (Morgan) and great grandchildren Lila, Lui, Quin and Lennon, daughter Pamela (Barclay) with Lollipop and Queen Bee and youngest son Philip.
Peter was predeceased by his sister Gloria Maw (John), nephews Christopher "Kit" and Ian and cousin Nancy Chisholm. He is survived by niece Elizabeth "Buff" (Nigel), nephew Peter "Beau" (Gerry) and Nancy's daughter Tia (Gary).
Peter and Joan were thrilled to be with the entire family for their 70th wedding anniversary in August of last year. Peter specialized in ocean marine insurance with Dale and Company at the revered Marine Building. He retired at 52 and embarked on a new career as a chartered arbitrator and mediator - making the most of his ability to navigate conflict with grace. He became an international marine insurance consultant, expert witness and lecturer. His work assignments took him to Japan, Malaysia, Russia, Norway and China. He made significant contributions to the field of conflict resolution in Canada and internationally. The list of Peter's professional achievements and volunteer roles is long. Special to him were his time as President of the Vancouver Arbitrators Association, Director of the British Columbia Mediation Society and Past President and Honorary Life Member of the Association of Marine Underwriters British Columbia. He was a long-time member of the Terminal City Club and a supporter the arts - in particular the Vancouver Playhouse, the Vancouver Symphony and the Arts Club Theatre.
What most of us will remember about Peter was his enthusiasm - enthusiasm for other people, for travel with Joan, his family, your family, meticulous ironing of his Bengal-striped shirts, shining his shoes to perfection, swimming lengths at the Hollyburn Country Club (Pamela in a nearby lane), twisting to Trini Lopez, St. Christopher's Church, entertaining, avid listening, communicating and civility. As well he was a mentor to many and had a keen ability to treat everyone kindly and equally. He was the quintessential modern gentleman.
Peter's family thank Dr. Paul Sugar, Victoriya and her staff of caregivers from Vital Life Nursing (especially Tatiana and Caroline) who took such good care of Peter in recent years. We also thank the caring staff at Hollyburn House.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Peter can be made to The Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation.
As we cannot gather at this time, we hope to have a service in the Spring. Peter always said he was fortunate and blessed to spend time with his family and friends and we feel the same way about him.
Peter, we miss you.
April 4, 1927 - January 11, 2022
The Aptly named Mr. Wright.
Peter Leckie Wright died quietly on January 11, 2022 at Hollyburn House in West Vancouver. Peter will be remembered for his positive outlook, his presence, wit, integrity and gentlemanly bearing - he was an impeccable character. Peter was a true Vancouverite.
His great-grandparents moved to Vancouver from Scotland. He was born to Dorothy Grace and Leroy Charles Wright at VGH on April 4, 1927, and raised in West Point Grey. He was a graduate of Lord Byng School and, growing up, a boy-scout and member of Jericho Tennis Club and Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. He married Joan Harstone in 1951. Residing in West Vancouver, they had three children - son David (Jeannette) and grandchildren Brett (Carly), Sean (Morgan) and great grandchildren Lila, Lui, Quin and Lennon, daughter Pamela (Barclay) with Lollipop and Queen Bee and youngest son Philip.
Peter was predeceased by his sister Gloria Maw (John), nephews Christopher "Kit" and Ian and cousin Nancy Chisholm. He is survived by niece Elizabeth "Buff" (Nigel), nephew Peter "Beau" (Gerry) and Nancy's daughter Tia (Gary).
Peter and Joan were thrilled to be with the entire family for their 70th wedding anniversary in August of last year. Peter specialized in ocean marine insurance with Dale and Company at the revered Marine Building. He retired at 52 and embarked on a new career as a chartered arbitrator and mediator - making the most of his ability to navigate conflict with grace. He became an international marine insurance consultant, expert witness and lecturer. His work assignments took him to Japan, Malaysia, Russia, Norway and China. He made significant contributions to the field of conflict resolution in Canada and internationally. The list of Peter's professional achievements and volunteer roles is long. Special to him were his time as President of the Vancouver Arbitrators Association, Director of the British Columbia Mediation Society and Past President and Honorary Life Member of the Association of Marine Underwriters British Columbia. He was a long-time member of the Terminal City Club and a supporter the arts - in particular the Vancouver Playhouse, the Vancouver Symphony and the Arts Club Theatre.
What most of us will remember about Peter was his enthusiasm - enthusiasm for other people, for travel with Joan, his family, your family, meticulous ironing of his Bengal-striped shirts, shining his shoes to perfection, swimming lengths at the Hollyburn Country Club (Pamela in a nearby lane), twisting to Trini Lopez, St. Christopher's Church, entertaining, avid listening, communicating and civility. As well he was a mentor to many and had a keen ability to treat everyone kindly and equally. He was the quintessential modern gentleman.
Peter's family thank Dr. Paul Sugar, Victoriya and her staff of caregivers from Vital Life Nursing (especially Tatiana and Caroline) who took such good care of Peter in recent years. We also thank the caring staff at Hollyburn House.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Peter can be made to The Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation.
As we cannot gather at this time, we hope to have a service in the Spring. Peter always said he was fortunate and blessed to spend time with his family and friends and we feel the same way about him.
Peter, we miss you.
