b'Leaving a lasting legacy For over 35 years, Peter regularly donated to the work of Uniting. He talked a lot about Uniting and helping theIn 1950 he started a career at the Commonwealth less fortunate, says Peters niece, Jane. Public Service, which spanned 39 years. An avid He grew up during the Great Depression andgardener, Peter had a love for native plants.Second World War and the family struggled. Peter enjoyed attending Uniting supporter He knew what it was like to go without. And heluncheons, receiving Christmas and birthday suffered significant mental health issues until thecards, and looked forward to his visits from day he died. He suffered terribly, so he empathisedthe team, where they shared stories of the with people who struggle to get by in life. difference his contributions were making.Peter (pictured above) passed away in AugustHe also liked to keep himself informed about 2020 at the age of 93. In 1994, he confirmed aUnitings work by reading annual reportsgift in his Will to Uniting. and newsletters.He was a very generous man, says Jane. He supported numerous organisations that help people doing it tough, says Jane.He never married or had children. But he loved hisWere proud of the legacy he has left.family dearly. Family was everything to him.He loved spending time with his nieces andBecause Peter left a gift in his Will for Uniting, his nephews and their children. legacy is helping individuals and families in crisis to access practical support.Peter loved a family celebration. He was always there to celebrate birthdays, Christmas and Easter. And he was obsessed with his birthday. We always celebrated his birthday with him.The youngest of four children, Peter lived most of his life in the inner Melbourne suburb of Kew.He studied at Trinity Grammar and then Melbourne University, where he completeda Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1948.66 Uniting Vic.Tas Annual Report 2021-2022'