Isaacs, Peter Richard Wilton (Died)

ISAACS, Peter Richard Wilton - Passed away at Woodstock General Hospital on May 30, 2016 at the age of 78. Loving partner to Cherie Bissett. Beloved father to Cheryl, Peter (Michelle), and Brad. Devoted grandpa to Gaius and Olivia. Born in Ohsweken Ontario. Son of Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee Bill Isaacs. Peter followed in Bill's athletic footsteps playing junior football in Burlington and basketball at Delta Secondary School. He later played basketball with a junior team that went on to win a national championship and was recruited by legendary coach John Metras to play at the University of Western Ontario, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Afterwards, he earned his law degree from Osgoode Hall. Peter was called to the bar in 1968 and spent most of his career as a partner at the Hamilton firm of Millar, Alexander, Tokiwa and Isaacs. In 1996 he was sworn in as provincial court judge, sitting in Stratford, Woodstock and St. Thomas. He retired in 2013 where he enjoyed the dogs who owned him. A Funeral Service will be held at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME , 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. For those who wish, donations in memory of Peter to the S.P.C.A or Canadian Cancer Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com