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Passed in peace at the age of 86 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Devoted husband of Evelyn. Loving father of Anne (Curtis) and Peter (Martha). Proud Opa of Joseph, Anthony, Elise, Emma and Declan.
He will be fondly remembered by his sisters Truus Velds (Steven 2003), the late Corry Koster, the late Henrica "Ricky" Blanken (Hans 1989) and brothers Kurt Koster (Sonja) and late Tony Koster (2001) (Norma). Further survived by many nieces and nephews.
Peter emigrated with his family from Holland as a child, settling in Grimsby with his five siblings. He met Evelyn at Cleveland’s House and married in 1962. A talented mechanic, Peter opened his own garage in Lakefield where he developed a stellar reputation for work ethic and respect for customers. His love for all things powered by engines extended to snowmobiles, taking Anne and Peter on thrilling rides with his snowmobile club, and of course motorhomes, which carried the family many times to their favourite vacations in the Florida Keys. Peter loved working with his hands, building a woodworking shop that was the envy of many. He shared his love for all things mechanical or electrical with young Peter, bonding over nighttime readings of the Canadian Tire catalogue. Peter’s off-hours were spent on home improvement projects, and he couldn’t resist upgrading Anne and Peter’s homes during every visit. His grandchildren will always treasure the handmade toys he made each of them, carved with love, devotion, and his initials.
Peter’s love for his family, and all things Dutch, was evident at the annual Koster Family Reunions. He took an active interest in the lives of his siblings, nieces, and nephews, and tried to never miss a weekly call with his sister Trix back home. We are so grateful to Kurt and Sonja for visiting Peter often over the past year, always bringing his favourite cookies.
The family offers deeply felt gratitude to the staff on Floor 3 at Parkland Retirement Home in Etobicoke, who made Peter feel safe and loved, and loved him in return.
A celebration of life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, family and friends may choose to make a donation to Alzheimer’s Society of Toronto or The Terry Fox Foundation.
Van harte gecondoleerd met het verlies van Piet. Wij hebben hem nooit gekend vanwege de verre afstand. Mijn broer Mas (Matthew) Koster attendeerde ons erop. U en wij zijn familie van elkaar. Piet, de vader van Piet was een broer van Mas, onze opa. Mijn vader was Anton. Truus uit Sneek kennen we wel persoonlijk. We wensen u veel sterkte met het verlies. Hartelijke groeten.
Dear Evelyn & Family Sending you my deepest Condolances and Prayers for you all in your sad times. It was wonderful to work with Peter at Palisades Cherished Memories forever ♥️ God Bless ?
Our condolences to the Koster family, particularly Evelyn. We recall Evie growing up on Balmy Ave in the Beach and Evie and Peter as newly weds. The Turnbull sisters, now Beverley Brown and Joan Wood
My sincere condolences to all of you for the loss of your husband and father, oom Piet. So nice he came to see my mother (his eldest sister) 4 years ago in Holland for her 90th birthday together with his brother Kurt. Thanks for the good memories, he will be dearly missed by all of us.
With heartfelt sympathy ! I do miss my little "broertje"
We extend our sympathy to all of you. May your fond memories bring you comfort at this time. Peter will be missed.
Dear family, Our condolences with the passing away from Piet. May the good memories give you support. Peter, Nicolette, Steven, Douwe and Jelmer
Beste Peter en Ann , Gecondoleerd met het overlijden van jullie vader en mijn oom Piet . Herinner mij hem als een lieve geïnteresseerde oom die ik voor het laatst zag 4 jaar geleden toen hij met Geurt in Holland was en op mijn 60e verjaardag van de partij was . Wens jullie een mooi afscheid toe , take care . Arjen en Irene
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of the family members for your loss of Peter. Carol and Dave from Ottawa
Thank you for the dinners, the borrowed bed, and for making me feel like a part of the family. You will be fondly remembered.