Peter Dirk Zylstra Obituary
The family announces the passing of Peter Dirk Zylstra (Ottawa, Ontario) on October 17, 2026. Peter, born on October 23, 1936, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Peter will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honour Peter by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Peter is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Peter’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Moira; his children, Carla (Ward), Dirk (Marie-Claude), Fiona and Rod (Lori-Ann); and his grandchildren, Stewart, Quinn, Callum, Lucas and Flora.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Tubman Funeral Homes - Westboro Chapel (403 Richmond Rd K2A0E9).
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada (https://alzheimersocietyinmemoriam.crowdchange.ca) would be greatly appreciated (https://alzheimersocietyinmemoriam.crowdchange.ca).
