Peter Szumylo, who passed away earlier this
month, was a correctional officer at Cecil Facer Youth Training
Centre. For 15 years, he aided wayward youth in turning their
lives around helping them to see other options. A call came in
to the family recently from a former resident who had left
Facer and went on to higher education and to own his own
business.
This youth was so taken by Peter's influence
on him that he is flying in from Calgary for the memorial
service. Peter was one of those guys who gave himself fully to
others. Even in conversation he would become fully immersed.
Peter was a board member of the Big Brothers Association of
Greater Sudbury. He loved youth and he loved animals. Peter was
a wonderful family man. His virtues and traits can be readily
seen within his children. He, along with his wife Lena, created
a welcoming, warm home which always had an open door to friends
and those in need. Wherever you go Peter, we know you will be
doing great things. We miss you but understand we need to let
go as well.
Dave Battaino
Sudbury