Peter Abramowich

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Peter Anthon Abramowich on Friday April 28th, 2017, age 58. Peter was a wonderful husband of 24 years to Erin Bampton. Peter was a father figure and mentor to Tabitha and William, who were both very special to him, and a wonderful dog-dad to Cocoa. He was a proud and caring uncle to all of his nieces and nephews.

Peter was the son of Nick (predeceased) and Carla Abramowich; brother Andrew, his wife Jill, nephew Jack, nieces Daniella and Ava (Vancouver); sister Elaina, husband William, nephews Mitja, Daniil and Mikolai (Edmonton); brother-in-law Alan, his wife Maureen and niece Ava (Nova Scotia).

Peter was born on August 16th, 1958 in Vancouver British Columbia. He attended the University of British Columbia and obtained both a degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA. Peter had a successful career and worked in northern BC, Montreal, Alberta and the Vancouver region. He developed many lasting friendships wherever he lived.

Peter and Erin recently moved back to Vancouver to be closer to family and life-long friends. Peter had a passion for giving back, spending many years on the Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Board of Directors and volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Peter was an amazing chef and gardener. He played the piano, was a competitive swimmer, loved many sports and enjoyed kayaking around the Gulf Islands. He will be remembered for his generosity, friendship, intelligence, great sense of humor, kind and caring nature and desire to help others. He was loved by all who knew him and will leave a large void in many lives. He was a wonderful devoted and caring husband and Erin’s best friend.

In celebration of Peter’s life, a service will be held on Saturday May 6th, 2017 at 2:00pm at the Burquitlam Funeral Home, 625 North Road, Coquitlam, BC. Donation in lieu of flowers can be made online at https://www.vancouverfoundation.ca/PeterA or via cheque payable to Vancouver Foundation (memo line: Peter Abramowich Legacy Fund) and mailed to #200 – 475 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 4M9 .