KAYSER, Phillip Charles "Pete" - WWII, RCAF Veteran Passed away peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Pete was in his 97th year.
Loving husband of Lois (nee Hughes) of 74 full years.
Beloved father of Graham John and Christopher (Jan). Cherished grandfather of Shawn and great-grandfather of Michael and Samantha.
Will be missed by his brother-in-law John (Phyllis) and daughter-in-law Barbara.
Pete, a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot, married Jack's daughter, Lois, in 1944. At the time, he was involved in the war efforts on the Pacific coast of Canada. After returning home, Pete joined the Hughes family business as a glass cutter and rose quickly into various leadership roles.
A permanent gallery to honour the "Corn Flower" story and its directors, W.J. Hughes and Pete Kayser, was officially opened this past Saturday night at the Museum of Dufferin (MoD). W. J. Hughes was born in Dufferin County in 1881. The Museum of Dufferin holds the largest public collection of "Corn Flower" glass in the world.
Pete's knowledge, his professionalism in all things and his kindness and generosity will be greatly missed. A funeral service will take place at The Hendren Funeral Homes, Bobcaygeon, on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation to commence one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Museum of Dufferin (MoD) "Corn Flower" Glass Fund, Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation and The Kidney Foundation of Canada .
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