McMahon, Peter J. Peacefully at his home in Perth on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009, Peter James McMahon - born in Brisbane, Australia on January 10th, 1928; he was the dearly loved husband of Ann (Willis) McMahon. Loved and respected father of Tom (Bianca Pittoors) of Aylmer, Mara (John Harrison) of Perth and Mark of Ottawa. Grampa to Nina, Jacob, Kourtney, Maddie and Cameron. Peter is survived by his sister Margaret (Pat) Williams and their family Brian (Fran) of Nain, Labrador, Stephen (Andrea) and Pam (Neal) of Sydney, Australia and his brother David (Kay) and their family Ian (Machelle) of Brisbane, and Robyn (Mark) of Cairns and their families. Brother-in-law of Frank (Mona) Willis of Dartmouth and their family Tanya (Gordie) Smith of Dartmouth and Greg (Marie) of Moncton and their families, Marlene (late George) Willis of Dallas and their family, Scott (Charmaine) of Oakland, California and Stuart (Sheri) of Lewisville, Texas and their families. Peter will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins; predeceased by his niece Vicki Williams of Nain, Labrador. Peter was an avid and creative gardener, with a particular love and delight of spring flowers. He was a life member of the Perth Horticulture Society. Peter taught high school in Perth, Toronto and B.C. He will be truly missed by his family and many friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Thursday, January 15th, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John's Church, Perth on Friday at 11:00 A.M. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, Parkinson Society or memorial fund of choice would be appreciated.