HYNES Peter Benedict

Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, Peter Benedict Hynes of Ferryland, age 82. Predeceased by their infant daughter Bernadette; parents: John Joe and Lucy; brothers: Howard, Vince, Clarence, Ernie and Tom. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 61 years, Veronica (nee Williams); their 14 children: Ed (Rosie), Kenneth (Janet), Eileen O’Connell (Eric), Eric ( Lois), Mercedes Johnson (Carl), Rollie, Wilf, Roddy (Rachel), Leona Croft (Denis), Donnie (Roxanne), David, Lucille, Jason (Nancy) and Tracy Coady (Brenden); 19 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren who he adored; brothers: Aiden (Edna) and Elroy (Maureen); sisters: Rita Maddock; Cecilia McKinnon and Marie Cleary; sisters-inlaw: Mary Hynes, Jennie Rossiter, Emma Jordan, Anita, Madonna and Alice Williams; brothers-in-law: Ambrose and Jimmy Williams. Also an extensive circle of family, friends and neighbours. Peter was a one of a kind character who will be missed by all who had the pleasure of his company. He will be especially missed by the Friday night shed crowd. Resting at Fahey’s Funeral Home, Fermeuse on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 3-9 p.m. and Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 2-9 p.m. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church Ferryland, Friday, February 15, 2013 11 a.m. Burial to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation in his memory can be made to the charity of one’s choice. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial’s guestbook, please visit www.faheysfuneralhomes.ca.