BELL, Peter Harold

Peter, born on April 20, 1941, in Brampton, grew up in Cataract. After just six weeks of high school, he decided that was enough and embarked on his career as an entrepreneur, exploring many options in his earlier years. Peter sold and delivered baled shavings and hay from South River before he was even 16 years old. He hauled blocks for Peel Block, bought and sold cedar rail posts from Manitoulin Island, trucked potatoes from Alliston and hauled equipment for many from all over. In 1968, Peter married Marjorie (nee Gray), who passed away in 2009. Peter and Marjorie had two sons, Craig (D-2013) and Darryl and blended their family with sons Gary, Brent (D-2021), Paul, and Mark. Peter purchased 100 acres in Mono Township, five miles north of Orangeville on Highway 10 in 1966 and from there he began buying and selling farm and industrial equipment, which he continued to this day. Peter possessed a sharp mind for numbers and a keen eye for a good deal. He frequented equipment auctions and sales across the province, never missing a Saturday auction and amassing a unique collection of goods. He was known for his hard bargaining skills and unwavering commitment to his prices. Peter also provided valuable financial solutions as a private lender to many when traditional banks were not an option, helping to make homeownership a reality. Peter was old fashioned and still enjoyed reading newspapers from all over and listening to radio broadcasts for the latest news and weather updates.  Peter didn’t mind driving many miles to pick up the papers from small communities and stopping to check out potential deals and tend to his many properties along the way. He was fond of drinking strong beer and had a wicked sweet tooth for chocolate milk and Chapman’s ice cream. He will be deeply missed and remembered by his numerous associates across the province, friends, neighbours, and family. Peter is survived by his son Darryl (Coralee), daughter-in-law Debbie (Craig, predeceased), and stepsons Gary (Bettina), Paul (Patty), and Mark as well as grandchildren Jeffrey, Amy, Adam (Jayda), Tyler, Tonya, Sean (Melissa), Dustin, Rio (Kaleigh) and Carter, and eight great-grandchildren. Peter was the son of Harold Thomas (D-1981) and Doris (nee Moore) (D-1961) Bell, brother of Diana (D-2018). The family would like to thank the nurses of E Wing at Headwaters Health Care Centre, and Dr. Akula for their compassionate care in the last few weeks of Peter’s life. As expressions of sympathy donations to Bethell House Hospice or Matthews House Hospice would be appreciated. A Celebration of Peter’s Life will be held at In Memoriam Funeral Services Inc. (28 Main St N, Grand Valley) on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Online condolences can be made at www.imfunerals.com. In Memoriam Funeral Services Inc. has been given the honour of serving the Bell Family.