Peter Nunan

Born to Austin and Alma (Tew) Nunan on June 19, 1929 in Paris, Ontario. He was the third child in a family of five, predeceased by his siblings Joan, John, Ted, and Mary Elizabeth. Predeceased by his wife Joan Nunan (Towers). Survived by his children Chris, Bryan (Denise),Tara Zawacki (Ron) and grandsons Adam and Reed. He joined the Department of Lands and Forest (Port Arthur District) in 1953, eventually promoted from Conservation officer to District Fishery Management officer. He began his duties in the Lake Nipigon area, living in MacDiarmid, until he was transferred to the Fort William area where he worked in the region encompassing Lake Superior West to Northern Light Lake and the boundary waters of the U.S.A. He was proud that he had been influential in promoting the stocking of pickerel in the waterways of the region. He was eventually promoted to Regional Enforcement Specialist until retiring from the Ministry of Natural Resources in 1999 after a career of 33.5 years. His physical stature, his integrity, and his black lab ‘Buck’ were a familiar recollection to many residents of the area who frequented the local woods and lakes.
 
Peter was a familiar sight in local athletics, enjoying football with the Redskins/Mustangs football teams, tennis, curling and many other team sports. He is most memorable as a fastball pitcher with “Club 17”, and his longevity was such that he continued pitching for nearly 40 years, playing with men who could have been his sons. He was aware of the need for physical activity as a regular part of a healthy lifestyle, and many members of the Confederation College “bubble” would be able to pet his lovely dog “Sam”, who patiently waited at the doors until his master finished his workout. As a hunter, Peter enjoyed moose hunting with a multitude of friends whose company he viewed as kindred spirits. Tony Macsemchuk, Tim Timmerman, Ed, Chase and Sylvia Chaschuk, and Hal Philp were some of his regular hunting partners.  He was proud that he shot a moose that made the “Boone and Crockett” list for largest rack, and that his .300 Savage lever action rifle had felled more than 50 moose. Peter was honoured to design, in collaboration with the Winchester Arms Company, a rifle that commemorated 100 years of Conservation Officers in the province of Ontario.
 
Peter’s sense of civic duty led him to various roles in the community. He served as a member on the “Crossroads Centre for Addiction” board of directors for more than 25 years. He coached swimming for the YMCA “Dolphins”, and volunteered for the World Nordic Games in 1995. As a camp owner at Northern Light Lake, he happily served as president of the Northern Light Lake Camper’s Association for many years. He was influential in the creation of a “road’s board” for the Northern Light Lake road that brought an end to the 28 miles of washboard that was a familiar experience for anyone travelling to the boundary waters area.
 
Peter’s family would like to thank the warm and lovely staff of Southbridge Pinewood Court who took excellent care of him in his last years with us.
 
At this time, no funeral service is planned as Peter’s wish was to be interred at his family’s cemetery at the farm in Paris.