MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre
30 King Street East, Cobourg
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Peter “Pete” Frederick O’Donnell – passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday May 21st, 2025 at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg in his 80th year. Pete was the loving husband of Janice (nee Potter) for over 52 years. Cherished father to Craig, Brad (Teresa) and Erin (Allen) and grandpa to Caelum. Beloved brother to Diane. He will be dearly missed by many cousins, nephews and nieces in England. In 1964 he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, served for 3 years, then joined the Ministry of the Attorney General as a Court Clerk. Pete was subsequently appointed as a Justice of the Peace for the province of Ontario which he proudly held for 17 years. During his tenure as a Justice of the Peace, he met many colleagues who became lifelong friends. He was actively involved in community volunteering specifically as a coach and executive member of the Scarborough Sabres Hockey Association for over 10 years. Upon moving to Cobourg, he continued to remain active in community volunteering, particularly in the bowling community, becoming president of the Mens and Seniors Bowling leagues.
A Celebration of Life will take place at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King Street East, Cobourg on Sunday May, 25th, 2025 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm with words of remembrance at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Donations can be made through MacCoubrey Funeral Home.
I remember Pete from the East York minor hockey league. My brother Al reminded me that Pete learned to skate from the many hours we all spent on the rink in our backyard on Cedarvale Avenue. Pete was a good soul & we have many fond memories of him. We'll miss him.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Jan and family, Rick and I were so saddened to hear of Pete's passing. Just on the verge of a great new adventure to BC. We have such fond memories of fun conversations with Pete, especially as we all would venture out of our homes in spring, after a long winter of being couped up inside! We will miss Pete !
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
So sad to hear of the passing of my oldest dearest friend Pete! We used to play shinny hockey in my backyard on Cedarvale Ave. Over 70 years ago until it was too dark to see then we would come inside and my mother would make us hot chocolate to warm us up! Sending all my love to Jan and family! Gone but never forgotten!
The passing of Pete comes as a shock. We offer our thoughts and prayers to Janice and family on their loss.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Just wanted to send our condolences Janice and family. Peter was a bright light on Thursday afternoons at bowling. He kept us entertained with his sense of humour and we will miss him.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Sorry to here of Peter passing .Allan Gourd ❤️😥🙏
Pete was was great guy. I'm so glad I got to meet him and become his friend... RIP pal .
Sorry to hear of Peter passing. He was a good friend of the Highway of Heroes, particularly on the Ontario St. overpass. He will be missed.
Sorry to hear of Pete's passing a good neighbor and friend R.I.P.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
I am so sorry for your loss Jan and family My sincere condolences to you and your family Jane Whaley
I am so sorry to hear of this. What a wonderful person he was. My condolences to his family