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Obituary for Peter Hubner

Peter  Hubner
Businessman, entrepreneur, gardener, living room philosopher.
Born October 30th, 1928, in London, England, passed away peacefully in Burlington on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the age of 89. Devoted and loving husband to Gladys for 62 years. Cherished father of Paul (spouse Luisa) and Sue. Proud grandfather of Mark, Katrina, Brent, Maija and Ryan. Son of Harry and Louisa. Dear brother of Marion, John and Pauline. Peter’s interest in gardening developed at an early age. While he could not remember the house he lived in as a boy, he fondly remembered his parent’s garden, a garden in which he was told not to play on the vegetable plot and not to eat the fruit from the gooseberry and blackcurrant bushes before they were ripe. This last lesson seemed to stick with Peter as he grew into a successful entrepreneur and businessman. After he and Gladys immigrated to Canada, they started married life, not only without any money, but in deficit, owing $5 on the installment plan for Gladys’ winter coat. Fiercely intelligent and driven by his curiosity and discipline, Peter worked hard within the shoe industry, an industry his own father was connected to, as a worker in a boot and shoe warehouse in London. Peter worked his way from being a shoe salesman, to owning a children’s shoe shop, to ultimately creating his own successful winter boot company. Beyond business, he was always curious about the customs, cultures and ways of life extending beyond his own and was an avid traveler, reaching all corners of the globe with Gladys by his side. This curiosity permeated into his intimate family circle, as he was always interested in knowing about the details of his children and grandchildren’s jobs, studies and interests. Peter spent his retired years enjoying the fruits of his labour, puttering about his idyllic garden, engaging in political and philosophical conversations and debates, enjoying the simple pleasures of a cup of tea, sweets, and toffee and spending time with those he loved. His sharp wit and keen sense of humour continued up until his last days, as he cheekily continued to crack jokes from his hospital bed. He truly was an exceptional man in all regards and will be missed tremendously. In keeping with Peter’s wishes, a cremation and a private service for immediate family members will take place. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations made to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), an organization which was a huge help to Peter during his later years would be greatly appreciated.
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