Peter was a very thoughtful and kind man. Although we hadn't seen each other in person in years, his was always the first card I received to mark the Christmas and Easter seasons.
A history buff, he took great delight to think that we shared not only a love for the Montreal Canadiens but also the possibility that our ancestors may have crossed paths when they first came to Canada in the 1600s.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Peter's family.
( see Peter's obituary below.)
DANDENEAU, PETER JOSEPH Peter Joseph Dandeneau, of Toronto, passed away at his residence on November 11, 2024, in his 66th year. Lovingly remembered by his family, Mary Margaret and Jonda, and very loyal friends and trivia pals, Leatrice, Dave, Doug, Tim, Sarah, Gary and Michael. Predeceased by his parents, Paul and Kathleen. Peter worked as a high school teacher of history and world religions at Brebeuf and Brother Edmund Rice.
He was a thoughtful brother and friend, with a great sense of humour. Peter's faith was a bedrock of who he was. A devout Catholic, generous with prayers, especially the Rosary and prayer cards. Peter was dedicated to the art of old-fashioned letter writing and was delighted to receive responses and correspondence in return. Go Habs, Go Blue Jays or Go Argos was part of his closing signature.
In his youth, Peter enjoyed playing hockey in outdoor rinks and arenas, and loved a good game of golf. He was a proud member of the Toronto Blue Jays grounds crew in the early 80's. He shared his musical gifts through guitar playing, song writing and singing. His curious nature about detail from the time he was a little boy, was fueled by a dime he found dating back to the early 1900's at Hay Creek Beach. His interest in Canadian history and coins of the world developed and helped lead him to become a successful player of trivia with his friends at the Firkin.
A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Peter's life will be held Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 11 a.m., at St. Cecilias Catholic Church, Lynn Park Rd., Port Dover. Father Pio Beorchia celebrant. A private family interment will take place at Marymount Cemetery, Guelph. For those wishing donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences can be made at
Rest in peace, beloved Peter.
Go Habs, Go Jays, Go Argos!
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