Peter Andrew Ivany
April 30, 1966 to January 22, 2022
Obituary
Passed away suddenly on January 22, 2022. Predeceased by his father, Peter (2012). Leaving with many happy memories, wife Donna (Stoodley), son Andrew, mother Sheila, siblings John (Alice), Linda, Janet (John Brown), Elizabeth, sister-in-law Karen Spracklin (Ron), and brother-in-law Robert Matthews (Jim).
Peter will also be missed by his nieces and nephews; Jennifer, Kilah, Sonya, Daniel, Justin and Michael, and two newest additions, great-nephews Vincent and Arthur.
Peter spent over 30 years in the Public Sector, his final position with the Government of NL as Director, Centre for Learning and Development, Public Service Commission. He leaves behind many valued friends and co-workers.
Cremation has taken place, and a private family committal will take place at a later date.
So very sorry for your loss. Myself and my brother Joe went to school with Peter in St . Bon’s and Brother Rice. Although we lost touch over the years I still have very fond memories of Pete and the youth we shared in school.
Donna, Andrew, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. I worked with Peter at CNA. Always pleasant and open to laughter, a lovely person. Met you and Andrew when Andrew was just a little boy, out and about with Peter just once. Thinking of you in your sorrow. My condolences,
Christine Molloy
So sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. I had the pleasure of collaborating with Peter during his time with the Centre for Learning and Development and my time with the Public Procurement Agency. He was a wealth of knowledge, dedicated, and had a wonderful sense of humor. My deepest condolences to his family.
Donna, Andrew and family, I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Peter at Cabot College and he was one of the best colleagues ever! Smart, funny, patient, caring, and well liked and respected by everyone. Like many others I feel so fortunate to have worked with Peter who made made work a much better place. He will be missed and remembered. I hope all your precious memories of him will help you get through this enormous loss.
Joan Butler
Sending deepest condolences to the Ivany family. So very sorry for your loss. Peter was a pleasure to work with – respectful, helpful and always stayed positive. I wish you all peace and comfort as you grieve.
Donna and Family
So sorry for your loss
Peter worked with me one summer in Labrador after which he completed his BSc. (Hons.). He was smart, but also a lot of fun. He was friendly with all and I don’t think he knew how to frown.
Andrew and family ~
Peter was one of the very first people I worked with when I started my career in the public service and I was privileged to work with him again closely these last few years.. I have been so grateful for his honesty, his humour, his helpfulness and his time. He’s very, very missed.
There are no words to express my deepest condolences I was in school with you and Karen united ( bev jerrett) I lost my husband 46 months ago its a very hard time to try and gett through try to be strong reach our for help through this horrible ordeal take care and God bless you all God rest his soul…
To the Ivany family
It was so sad to hear of Peters passing.
My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Many condolences to you all.
I was saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. Peter was a colleague at both CNA and again when I worked at the Department of Education. Peter was always a pleasure to work with and always offered great insight and always with a smile.
My sincere condolences to his family .
Donna and family
Phonse and I extend heartfelt condolences at this most difficult time. Take care to all.
Donna & Family,
So very sorry for your loss of Peter. Please know that I’m thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Mrs. Ivan y and family, I’m hoping you remember me., I was Heather Wight . I lived across the street from you growing up. and have many wonderful memories. My parents were Madeline and Jim. I feel so sad reading of your sudden loss. I know the days ahead will be very hard. I will be thinking about you all. Very sincerely, Heather Vardy
To The Ivany Family. I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Peter as one of the Symonds Place crew back in the day. Praying for sustaining comfort for you all at this time.
Janet & Family. So very sorry to hear of your Brother’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you all during this very sad time. Condolences to all his Family
So sorry to hear of Peter’s passing Our sincere sympathy!
Juanita and Jill Blackmore
To Sheila, John,Linda,Janet & Elizabeth
We wish to express sincere sympathy on the sudden passing of your Son & Brother-Peter. May his memory provide you with comfort & strength in the future..
Marg(Marg Ann Peddle) & Dave Randell
Donna, Andrew and family, absolutely heartbroken to hear of Peter’s sudden passing. I have known Peter for almost 30 years having met through work. We shared an incredible work adventure while teaching at the community college in GFW. I can honestly say that that I would not have the same fond memories of that time if not for Peter. Our paths continued to cross over the ensuing years whether through work or at the Works. A huge loss but please find comfort in your memories of good times shared. Rest easy Peter.
My sincere condolences to the Ivany family, relatives and close friends. I have fond memories of Peter and the other kids from “Symond’s Cove” playing spotlight at night and sneaking into Reverend Ayers little forest to climb the trees. I will always cherish those moments. Sending many thoughts and prayers your way.
Andrew, Donna and family, I am in absolute shock to hear about Peter, he was such a friendly, sincere, great guy. He and I had many great chats on the sidelines at basketball games. My sincere condolences to you all.
Sincerely,
Jim Fitzgerald
Dear Family,
There are no words that can describe your enormous loss.
He was a good man and a fine boy.
Sheila, I hold you in my thoughts.
To his whole family, my deepest condolences.
The hole will never be filled.
May you all find strength with each other .
My deepest condolences to Peter’s family! I knew Peter from the public service and also knew his dad! Thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time!
My sincere condolences.
I worked with Peter at the CLD, he was my friend.
At times like this, words just don’t do justice but I need to let you know, Andrew, that your Dad thought the world of you.
He spoke of you all the time and his love for you was evident on his face and in his eyes whenever he mentioned you.
He also knew that you loved him too.
He was a man of integrity who cared about those around him and he helped many people, on many levels.
Your dad was a man you can be proud of Andrew; one you can look back on in years to come for wisdom and guidance.
I am so sorry that you didn’t have more time with him; cherish the memories that you do have and know, you were loved.
Shaunna
I worked with Peter off and on from his time in tourism up until his current position with the CLD. We always had a problem to solve and I knew I could count on him to help. Sherry also sends her condolences as she didn’t know him well, but is thinking of you and the chats she had with you when you worked with Harvey’s in the mall many years ago.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Peter rest in peace.
Donna and Andrew, so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. Our deepest condolences to all the family.
My condolences to Sheila and family, I worked shortly with Peter in Tourism. A big loss for everyone who knew him, I also met Peter senior when I started with gov. way back in 1973 and I would say Peter Jr was a chip off the old block. God bless and may he rest in peace.
I knew Pete for many years, initially through his sister Liz, and we had many laughs and chats. As we grew older we shared the sidelines as fans at our sons’s basketball games. The past couple of years have been hard on us all and learning of Pete’s passing was terribly unexpected. Take care Pete.
Donna & Family, so sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories you created see you through this difficult time. Our condolences.
Donna and Andrew I am so sorry for your loss. . My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
So sorry to read this Donna. Hugs to you and your family.
Craig
Donna & Andrew,
We were so saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. We have many great memories that go way back to when the boys were in daycare. Please know our sincere thoughts are with you both during this difficult time.
Very sad to hear of Peter’s passing. We went to St. Bon’s together. Peter was a good guy, many happy memories of that time.
Donna, we are so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. Our love and prayers are with you and your son, and the rest of the family. Love from Donna and Janice Spurrell and mom, Ruby.
Donna, y thinking of you and Andrew during this difficult time. . Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna, Andrew, Mrs. Ivany, and family, we were so sorry to hear about Peter’s sudden passing. We hope that wonderful memories and knowing that others are thinking of you will help you through this difficult time.
Sorry to hear about Peter’s sudden passing. Our thought are with you all in this time of grief. Take good care.
Donna and Andrew, we are so saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. We certainly have fond memories of our friendship through the boys’ time together in daycare and later reconnecting as their paths would cross again through sports. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna , thinking of you and your son Andrew at this difficult time.
Charlene Dohey
Condolences to Peter’s family. He was a well respected colleague and it was a pleasure to have worked with him. I am so glad to have known him and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna and Andrew
I was shocked and saddened to read of Peter’s sudden passing.. I always enjoyed sitting down and chatting with him when our paths crossed at basketball games.. Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Paul, Holly and Noah
Donna and Andrew I am so sorry to hear of Peters passing, my sincere condolences to you and his whole family.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
I am shocked reading of Peters passing! I was always a pleasure chatting with him. My sincerest condolences to his family!
My deepest condolences to all his family on the passing of Peter. I have not spoken to him in many years, but he was a classmate of mine right back to kindergarten at St. Bon’s. May he rest in peace.
My heartfelt condolences to Peter’s dear ones.
Peter was a well-respected colleague and a caring friend to many. It was a pleasure to have had the opportunity to know and work with him.. He will be missed.
Donna and Andrew, so sorry to hear about Peter. May your happy memories comfort you during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Linda and John Morrissey
Donna , We are so saddened to hear of your loss. We have such fond memories of you and Peter when you and I worked together so many years ago. To all the family, we send our deepest condolences.
So sorry to hear of Peter’s sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones and coworkers at this difficult time.
Sheila, Elizabeth, Linda, Janet John and Peter’s Family, please accept my most sincere condolences on the untimely passing of Peter. Although I had occasion to meet Peter as a youth, I knew him better through the eyes of his father. As I scrolled through the many condolences submitted , I recognized many names of some of my former co-workers in the Public Service and colleagues through NAPE. It is clear that Peter set a standard that was well respected. Rest In Peace Peter.
My deepest condolences to Peter’s entire family. One of my first school mates and such great memories growing up and reconnecting through the Public Service. One of the most intelligent people I knew..
Rest in peace Peter.
Dear Donna and family, my deepest condolences to all of you on the loss of Peter. Sending you love and strength at this difficult and sad time xoxo.
Karen Furneaux
My deepest sympathy to all of Peter’s family.
Peter was a wonderful person.. I smile in my heart when I think about some of the conversations we had. Peter could make a difficult situation fun.
It is a great sadness that he has left us so early.
Rest well Peter. We had lots of great times at MUN as geology students. You well be remembered. My condolences to the family.
Sincere condolences to Peter’s family on his sudden passing. I knew Peter through his work in government. He will be missed by many who worked with him. Rest in peace Peter.
Donna and Andrew, we are so shocked and saddened to hear or Peter’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and Prayers during these difficult days.
I am so shocked to learn the news of sudden Peter’s passing. I remember him as a wonderful, brilliant, fun-loving colleague in the provincial government as we all maneuvered our way through the constant challenges that impacted human resource development. Sending you much love and sympathy. Pat Roberts
Donna and Andrew,
We are both very saddened to learn of Peters sudden passing and send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time. God bless.
Dear Ivany family,
Peter’s obituary noted that he “leaves behind many valued friends and co-workers.” This is because Peter always valued his co-workers, many of whom became friends. He always began with a ready smile, a listening ear and a hand out to help. There were not many of his ilk and he will not be forgotten.
Donna and Andrew,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. Please know that we are thinking about you during this difficult time. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Donna and Andrew,
Saddened to read that Peter has passed away. I’ll always remember him as such a proud father and Andrew’s biggest fan. Thinking of you both at this time.
Take care.
So sorry to hear this very sad news. Peter was a wonderful man to work with, funny, charming and very supportive. My sincere condolences to all of his family and friends.
My sincere condolences Janet ,to you and your family, cherish your memories to help comfort you in days ahead. Keeping you in my prayers during this difficult time.
Ruth Wade
Donna we are so sorry to hear of your sudden loss and send our deepest condolences.
My sincere condolences to Peter’s family. I was shocked to hear of his sudden passing. I also knew Peter through the Centre for Learning & Development. Peter was a great colleague, always willing to provide help and advice and had an easy going nature about him. Always enjoyed our conversations. Rest in Peace, Peter.
Donna and Andrew, We are so deeply saddened to learn of Peter’s passing and send our sincere and heartfelt condolences. Donna, I find myself thinking back to the days when you and I worked together, and when I first met Peter. I have so many happy memories of the wonderful, fun-filled times we shared! Little did I know then that I would also have the opportunity to work with Peter all those years later. I cannot imagine your sense of loss but I know your treasured memories of happy times will help to comfort you. Please know that Bob and I are thinking of you, Andrew and the entire Ivany family. May you rest in peace Peter.
Donna, Andrew and Ivany Family: So sorry to hear about Peter’s passing. There are no words to comfort you all at this very difficult time but please know we are thinking about you all. God Bless you all.
So sorry and saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. He was a well-respected colleague and a friend. It was a pleasure to have had the opportunity to work with Peter. May your memories bring you comfort at this time.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Peter’s family and friends. Peter was such a nice guy who was always there to help solve a problem or offer a word of encouragement. We worked together on many projects in the provincial government over the years and I had a lot of respect for him. Rest In Peace Peter.
Sending my deepest sympathies to Donna, Andrew and family .
Thinking of you during this very difficult time..
May you find comfort in knowing you are being thought of at this time.
So sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending heartfelt condolences to Peter’s family, friends and colleagues. I was shocked to hear of his untimely passing. I worked with him for several years in the provincial government and he was a well-respected colleague. I hope your memories bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Janet and family I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your beloved brother. My condolences to your family and extended family.
Donna and Andrew
My deepest condolences to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you..
My deepest condolences to the Ivany family. Peter’s integrity, intelligence, leadership and sense of humor made him well well respected and beloved by his work family. It was truly a pleasure to have worked with, and learned from him. He will be missed immensely.
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Peter was a beacon of every good thing you can imagine, and he offered it freely to those he held close to his heart. I never got the opportunity to tell him how his strength, caring, humour, and work ethic added so much to my work and personal lives. Sometimes, words aren’t needed. My heart is aching from the immense loss we share! Let’s remember that condolences are not about who he left behind, but about us all remembering the life and impact of this wonderful man on each of us.
I sorely miss you, my precious friend and colleague! May you find true peace!
I was saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. He was a colleague and friend, always a smile and kind word, and could find solutions where others thought none existed.
My sadness at this news cannot equal that of you, his family, whom he spoke of with love and pride. I hope that over time you will find comfort in his memories. He will always live within your heart.
Donna and Andrew, We are so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to the entire Ivany family.. Peter was one of the good guys. He was a close friend while growing up on Symonds Place and we shared many happy memories. That street was a great place to grow up and the neighborhood helped raise kids like us. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to know him and your family . He will be missed.
Donna, Andrew, Mrs. Ivany and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Pete was one of my best friends growing up and I knew I could count on him no matter what.
He will be deeply missed.
Scott, Angie, Ben and Emma
Elizabeth
So sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Donna and Andrew.,
I was so saddened to hear of Peter’ s passing.
I hope you find comfort and healing in the lifetime of memories created, and raising Andrew to become a wonderful young man. We are all here for you, and hope you feel our strength in friendship surround you now more than ever.
We are completely saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. We remember the great things about Peter including his warm humour and genuine being. We hold his entire family in our hearts during this trying time.
Love and Friends,
Donna and Andrew. In many ways though we haven’t had contact in the last few years it seems like yesterday when Peter came to work with our HR unit on contract to teach computer skills to Tourism staff.. A lot of work contact after that of course…he was not only a coworker but we were often allies, a friend with whom I saw eye to eye; though one with whom I could have respectful disagreements, always working to the same end goal. Peter was a solutions guy and had the respect of many many people at all levels in the provincial public service. On a personal front there were times in the gym as the boys played high school basketball. He was a genuine human being and is sorely missed. Sincere condolences from Sharon, Evan and me.
I am so saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. He was such a wonderful person and was great to work with. He will be missed.
Donna, so sorry to hear of Your loss. You and Andrew are in my prayers.
HUGS❤️
Tina Jackman
Extending sincere condolences to Peter’s large circle of family, friends and colleagues.
We have both known Peter over the years on both personal and professional levels and were shocked and saddened by the tragic news. His presence will undoubtedly be missed by all who knew him.
Donna and Andrew
We were so saddened to hear of Peters sudden passing. Keep your good memories close to your heart. Much love to you both during this difficult time.
Carol & Dave Hickey
Donna, my deepest condolences for your sudden loss.
I worked with Peter for the last 10 years, and the CLD is devastated and shares in your great loss. We will miss Peter’s leadership, compassion, understanding, intelligence, sense of humour and friendship. He took a chance on me when I was leaving the private sector and knew very little about government operations. For that I will be forever grateful.. I hope heaven has dark roast. May he rest in peace.
Deepest condolences and sincerest sympathy to the Ivany family. Thinking of you during this most difficult time. .
Sending my deepest condolences to all those impacted by this heavy loss. I’ve worked with Peter for a number of years on different projects and always found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, kind, funny and sincere. Peter was always very supportive of my own learning and development goals and has also been a major factor in making the Public Service a more inclusive space. He will be deeply missed.
So saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. He was a well respected colleague – a gentleman with the best sense of humor. I truly enjoyed working with him. My condolences to the family.
To the Ivany Family deepest condolences to the Ivany. Peter was a great and very helpful person
Elizabeth, I’m very sorry for the loss of your brother Peter. My condolences to the family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elizabeth my deepest condolences on the passing of your brother Peter. He was loved and respected by his family, friends and work colleagues. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Peter’s large circle of family and friends. May you all be blessed with an abundance of compassion and loving kindness as you journey through these difficult hours. May your precious memories comfort you .
RIP young man.
Daphne M.
Donna and Andrew
So sorry for your loss hugs
Keep you memories close to you heart
My sincere sympathies to the family & loved ones
I had the privilege to work with Peter for a year and he was a gem of a guy! He was a true team player, thoughtful to all & friend to everyone!
Donna, Andrew and family
I am so very sorry to hear about Peter’s sudden passing. Cherish the lifetime of great memories you all had together. You have so many great friends and loving family to help you through this difficult time.
Janet,
I’m very sorry for the sudden loss of your young brother. May he rest j in n peace, and nay you be comforted by happy memories.
Joan
My sincere condolences to Donna and Andrew and family. Wishing you peace to bring comfort and courage in the days ahead, and loving memories that you will hold forever in your heart.
I am so sorry to hear of Peter’s sudden passing. He was so young. I worked with Peter for several years in the Provincial Public Service. He was such a nice person and always had a smile. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Donna, Andrew. and family,
You are in our thoughts during this most difficult time. May you rely on each other’s strength to help move through this. The love of family and friends is surrounding you.
God bless….
Sending deepest condolences to Peter’s family, friends, and colleagues. He will be missed by so many.
Sending deepest condolences to the Ivany family. I worked with Peter on many projects over the years in Government. I always found Peter to be helpful, knowledgeable and fun. So sad to hear of his passing. May God bless you all during your time of sorrow. My heartfelt sympathies to you all.
To Donna and Andrew :
May you and Andrew find some peace today knowing that Peter is reunited and surrounded with loved ones in heaven. Remember the happy memories that you shared!!My heart goes out to you both. You have my full support in every moment sending caring thoughts to support you both through this.
So shocked and so sad to hear of Peter’s untimely passing .
He was a gentleman , a scholar and such a fun presence all rolled into one.
I will remember him for his years of jokes , pranks and bantering on the 5th floor, West Block of the Confederation Building .
A bright light has gone out and he will be sorely missed .
My condolences to all who knew and loved him .
Donna and Family
We are so saddened to hear this news. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time
Chris and Sherry Appleby
Andrew, so sorry for the passing of your father. You have so many good memories, your trips together, your basket ball games, I know he was proud of your accomplishments. Keep having those walks with your grandmother, and take care of your Mom, she is pretty special.
Donna, so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
Dear Donna and Andrew,
So sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. I have lots of great memories of us all hanging out together in high school and at MUN. Sending love your way.
So sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. Sending my sincere condolences. I worked with Peter at the Centre for Learning and Development for several years. He will be missed.
Peter’s family and friends:
Please accept my sincere condolences.
I had the great privilege to work with Peter for a couple of years and I’m grateful our paths continued to cross since then. He was always supportive and quick with a joke. I will miss him and never forget the kindness he showed me. Rest easy my friend.
To Donna,Mrs Ivany ,Janet ,and all of Peters family, Pat and i are sending our very deepest condolences on hearing of his passing. May he rest in peace. You all will be in our thoughts
Pat and Susan Myers
I am shocked and so very saddened to hear of Peter’s sudden passing. A wonderful person gone way too young. I knew Peter through my years with the Provincial Public Service, and I worked closely with him at the Centre for Learning and Development.. He was a wonderful colleague and I thought very highly of him.
So very sorry for your loss. I worked with Peter while in government and he was a joy to work with. My sincerest condolences.
So hard to believe. You were a wonderful and respected colleague and your absence will be deeply felt. My condolences to your family. Rest easy, bud.
I am shocked and saddened to hear that Peter passed away at such a young age. I worked with Peter in various departments with the Provincial Public Service. He was a wonderful co-worker and always fun to be around. Sending heartfelt condolences.
I worked on many projects with Peter and I thought the world of him. Am so deeply sorry for your loss.
To Donna Sheila Andrew and rest of the family. I’m so shocked to hear of your loss. You must be devastated. I’m thinking of you all. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sarah Patten
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Peter for a brief time in Government.
John, Elizabeth and family. I was quite shocked to see Peter’s Obituary.. He was always quite jovial whenever I was around him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family. In this difficult time.
Such a heartbreaking loss. I started working with Peter in 2006 and we shared many laughs together. Over our lunchtime walks or snowshoeing in Pippy Park, we solved many issues! I will miss him. Sincere condolences to his loved ones and his team.
Donna and Andrew so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing…My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.. My sincere condolences to you both and as well to the Ivany Family… Cherish all those happy memories. you made together over the years…Prayers to all..
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Elizabeth, I’m so sorry to read about Peter’s passing. I met him while doing courses at CLD. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.