Oswald Raymond Peyton passed peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, on Friday July 5th, 2024, with family by his side. He was in his 84th year. He will be remembered for being a good provider with a strong work ethic, and a lover of long conversations about growing up in rural Newfoundland. Predeceased by his loving wife, Myrtle June Peyton on October 26th, 2019, and his youngest son Glenn Garry Peyton on July 31st, 2021.He will be forever missed by his four surviving children, Raymond (Bonnie Sue), Paul (Petrina), Clifford (Bonnie Lynn), Valerie (Steve). Cherished Grandfather to Nathan (Jenny), Jonathan (Sarah), Chadwick (Ashley), Tyler, Kyle (Nahomi), Heather (Chris), Holly, Kayla, Peyton (Jessica), Duska and Maratha. Great Grandfather to 20 great grandchildren. Oswald is survived by his sister Hazel (Gladstone) and brother, Garry (Marg) and many nephews and nieces.
Oswald also leaves behind his beloved adopted cat, Angelina, who brought him companionship and much happiness. The family would like to express their gratitude to Lakeridge Health, Oshawa staff for the high-quality care these past few months. To the kindest neighbours that watched over him for the past several years, Thank You All! (Michael, you especially went above and beyond because of your kind heart!)
Gone but not forgotten Dad, Poppy, Uncle and Friend ... until we meet again...
1Thessalonians 4:14 states “For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring Him those who sleep in Jesus”
Funeral service and immediate interment will be held at Thorton Cemetery, 1200 Thorton Road North, in Oshawa on Thursday, July 11th. Visitation will occur at 11am and going home service to follow at 12 Noon. Memorial donations may be made to the senior program of Crosspoint Church “Sixty Plus” at office@crosspointchurchoshawa.com