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Peter Michael MacEachern

Passed 08/27/2024

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Obituary For Peter Michael MacEachern

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Michael MacEachern. He passed away peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax, NS on August 27th, 2024. Born in Halifax on December 3rd, 1948, he was predeceased by his parents, David and Irene (Girmaldi) MacEachern and his wife and best friend, Johanne. Peter is survived by his son, Christopher (Kendra) and his niece, Shauna (Blair) and many friends.

Throughout his adulthood and even into retirement, Peter was a world traveler. He spent many years living abroad in Pakistan and India where he created many lifelong memories and stories, and its where he earned the nickname, Doc Bombay. Eventually, he realized that it was time to return to Canada and ended up meeting a beautiful French-Canadian woman in a restaurant. Looking back, some would think he was crazy as they were married a short 6 months later even though he couldn’t speak a lick of French. Peter’s love of travelling didn’t stop as due to Johanne’s employment with Air Canada, the two continued to travel the world together creating ever lasting memories.
Peter ended up starting his own sales business and kept it running until he reached retirement. Once retired, he thoroughly enjoyed spending time at Point Pleasant park with his dog, Bika and his winter months with Johanne in Boca De Tomatlan, Mexico. Over his years of travel and adventure, Peter accumulated enough stories to last three lifetimes which would lead one to think that he had been around the world once and met everybody twice. He found joy in getting together for meals with friends and family, where he would share his countless stories with them, more than once.
To Peter, Johanne and Christopher were his world. Often having to travel around the Maritimes weekly for work, Peter rarely missed Christopher’s games or practices and would start work earlier than normal so that he would make it to the rink or the field on time. Peter embodied everything it meant to be a husband, father and friend and his presence was a source of strength and warmth to everyone who knew him and he will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
The family is forever indebted to Honorary Doctors Heather Smiley-Stone and Paul Stone, who’s sacrifice and compassion were unmatched in the care of Peter in his final months. He couldn’t have asked for better friends. The family also wishes to recognize two of Peter’s closest friends, David Reardon and Blair Burke for their continuous visits and friendship over the years. The family is thankful for the kindness and care shown to Peter in his final months by the Nursing staff on 5A at the VG. The family also wishes to recognize Dr. Rajaraman, Dr. Rigby, Jayme from Continuing Care and the nursing staff at the Cancer Clinic.
Plans for a celebration of life will be announced in the near future.

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  • 09/19/2024

    In 1968 I drove from Halifax to Florida, along with 4 other guys, in my68 Camaro convertible. We all had a blast and made some unforgettable memories. Of course, at that time Peter was one of my best friends and definitely was along for the trip (maybe his first trip)!

  • 09/19/2024

    I first met Pete MacEachern during high school days in the mid 1960's. Everyone from St. Pat's to QEH to Halifax West knew Pete. He was always over friended, obnoxiously kind, and his laugh a welcome asset to any party, sports event or get together. We loved him! Pete's world travel of adventure blazed a trail that very few Pete's age undertook in the 1960's and 70's. Pete's life story entertains a wonderfully exciting read and definitely defines Pete's signature. If Heaven holds new roads to travel with a fresh set of friends Pete is there for sure.

  • 09/18/2024

    Condolences to family and friends. Peter was one of those rare human beings Often, while travelling over the years, I would bump into him in an airport and he would share stories of his latest adventures and his business plans. He was an impressively self-reliant man from the early years when we crossed paths. It's wonderful to hear that he had a beautiful family and friends to share his life with until his passing. What a life! He will surely never be forgotten.

  • 09/18/2024

    Doc Bombay, was indeed a legend. He was one of my brothers childhood friends. So sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to you and yours, " baby Christother) Gone but not forgotten.

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  • 4 TREES

    Nancie LANDREVILLE planted 4 trees in memory of Peter Michael MacEachern . - 09/19/2024

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