Peter Tshu passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024 at the age of 85, in Richmond Hill, Ontario surrounded by his daughters. His brave battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life’s adversities with a positive mental attitude, PMA. “Success is achieved by those who try and keep on trying with a positive mental attitude”. Whenever he felt pain, he would tell himself, “I feel healthy, I feel happy, I feel terrific.” The nurses at Mackenzie Health would say he was their favourite patient – always smiling, ever polite, a ray of sunshine in their day.

Peter was born in 1938 to Sam and Jackie in China. During the Second World War, his family moved to Hong Kong where he had a happy childhood with his three sisters, Lillian, Marion and Shirley. Family stories tell he was a mischievous little boy who liked to tease his sisters, but also took care of them in true “big brother” style.

After graduating from La Salle College in Hong Kong, he went on to study petrochemical engineering in Aachen, Germany. It is here where he met Lore, the love of his life whom he married in 1967. They welcomed their first daughter, Stephanie, in 1971.

In 1974, Peter and Lore came to Canada where their second daughter, Priscilla, was born. Peter worked in the field of life insurance and was the branch manager with SunLife. He was a mentor to his agents and believed everyone deserved a chance to show their potential. He was blessed with the gift of communication which is rare for someone who studied in the technical and practical field of engineering.

After retiring in the early 2000s, Peter spent his time cruising the high seas with Lore visiting far corners of the world. He has now reunited with Lore who preceded him in death in 2016 and together they set out on their final journey to Heaven. Peter is predeacesed by his parents, Sam and Jackie and his sister, Lillian. Peter is survived by his two daughters: Stephanie and Priscilla, his sons-in-law: Andrew and Joseph; his grandchildren: Evan, Adelaide, Ethan and Charlotte; his sisters: Marion and Shirley as well as extended family members and loyal friends.

Peter was a large man who had an enormous heart, an infectious laugh and a wonderful sense of humour. He was generous, caring and full of knowledge. A true polyglot, he spoke 4 dialects of Chinese, German and English all with native accents so much so that many thought he was fully German when speaking to him sight unseen.

He will be remembered for all the love and joy he shared with his family and friends. He truly loved each of them. As his time came near, he carried himself with dignity, strength, humility and full of love. He did not want us to be sad as he was ready to complete his circle of life. He is no longer in pain and is living life everlasting. He will be missed dearly. We remember his words: “The road ahead of you may be difficult but it is definitely not impossible.”

While looking through photo albums filled with a lifetime of experiences, adventures and memories, we found a message he wrote a long time ago: “There is no meeting again without a parting. Since we have parted, we are waiting to meet again.” Until we meet again, we hold his memory dearly in our hearts.

Private funeral services will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on May 24, 2024 for close friends and family. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Mackenzie Health (Richmond Hill) or a charity of your choice.