Obituary for Peter Ng Yuen
Peter Ng Yuen
June 11, 1942 - January 8, 2021
Peter, age 78, a proud Torontonian, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021, with his two daughters holding his hands and by his side.
Peter attended St. Benedict’s College in Trinidad. He then went on to study at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts, Commerce degree in 1969. He stayed in Canada and continued to build his life and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, concentrating in Public Administration, from York University in 1981, and a Masters in Public Administration from Queen's University in 1991. Peter dedicated his working life to Citizen and Immigration Canada, where he worked for over 35 years, from 1975 to 2011, and where he held the title of Senior Program Adviser, managing settlement programs for immigrants and newcomers to Canada, and writing speeches for senior members of the department.
He had an unparalleled passion for education and learning throughout his entire life, and especially in the latter part of his life when he embarked on a new career as a Gentleman Dance Host; this allowed him to travel the world on some of the finest cruise ships, where he acted as a consortium dance host to those looking to learn to dance, as well as those needing a dance partner to dance the night away!
Inspirationally, at the age of 68, Peter decided to merge his love for learning and dancing and embarked on the American Style Ballroom Instructor Program at the Joy of Dance Centre, where he trained in 17 dances, and graduated from the program the following year, becoming a Ballroom Dance Instructor at the age of 69! Throughout his 70s, he continued to attend dance classes, workshops and events at every moment, and travelled most of the world, completing several 'world cruises' as a Gentleman Dance Host. During his 70s, he also committed to learning and honing his Spanish skills by completing many Spanish classes and participating in Spanish meetup programs throughout Toronto.
Peter will always be remembered for this zest for life, his love for people, his infectious optimism and his dedication to spiritual development and enlightenment. As a man who whole-heartedly committed to learning new crafts throughout his life, he served as an example that one can do anything at any age.
Peter is survived by his spouse Elizabeth Ng Yuen and loving daughters Tanya Heimlich-Ng Yuen and Nicole Ng Yuen-Earnshaw, and their spouses Christian Heimlich and Marcus Earnshaw. He was the brother of Rosemarie Foley, Shirley Hong Tong, Patricia Lam, Pat Reid and John Ng Yuen, and 'Uncle Peter' to eight nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, when it is possible for his large circle of friends and family to gather together to celebrate his life.
June 11, 1942 - January 8, 2021
Peter, age 78, a proud Torontonian, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021, with his two daughters holding his hands and by his side.
Peter attended St. Benedict’s College in Trinidad. He then went on to study at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts, Commerce degree in 1969. He stayed in Canada and continued to build his life and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, concentrating in Public Administration, from York University in 1981, and a Masters in Public Administration from Queen's University in 1991. Peter dedicated his working life to Citizen and Immigration Canada, where he worked for over 35 years, from 1975 to 2011, and where he held the title of Senior Program Adviser, managing settlement programs for immigrants and newcomers to Canada, and writing speeches for senior members of the department.
He had an unparalleled passion for education and learning throughout his entire life, and especially in the latter part of his life when he embarked on a new career as a Gentleman Dance Host; this allowed him to travel the world on some of the finest cruise ships, where he acted as a consortium dance host to those looking to learn to dance, as well as those needing a dance partner to dance the night away!
Inspirationally, at the age of 68, Peter decided to merge his love for learning and dancing and embarked on the American Style Ballroom Instructor Program at the Joy of Dance Centre, where he trained in 17 dances, and graduated from the program the following year, becoming a Ballroom Dance Instructor at the age of 69! Throughout his 70s, he continued to attend dance classes, workshops and events at every moment, and travelled most of the world, completing several 'world cruises' as a Gentleman Dance Host. During his 70s, he also committed to learning and honing his Spanish skills by completing many Spanish classes and participating in Spanish meetup programs throughout Toronto.
Peter will always be remembered for this zest for life, his love for people, his infectious optimism and his dedication to spiritual development and enlightenment. As a man who whole-heartedly committed to learning new crafts throughout his life, he served as an example that one can do anything at any age.
Peter is survived by his spouse Elizabeth Ng Yuen and loving daughters Tanya Heimlich-Ng Yuen and Nicole Ng Yuen-Earnshaw, and their spouses Christian Heimlich and Marcus Earnshaw. He was the brother of Rosemarie Foley, Shirley Hong Tong, Patricia Lam, Pat Reid and John Ng Yuen, and 'Uncle Peter' to eight nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, when it is possible for his large circle of friends and family to gather together to celebrate his life.