Peter Maddin Power

Peter Maddin Power, 89, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend rested his eyes for the final time on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born on March 10, 1931 to Warrena Maddin Power and Peter John Power in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Peter, also fondly known as Pit, PP and Big Drum Papa attended King’s Collegiate School. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from King’s College in Halifax. He then attended Nova Scotia Technical College and received his Engineering Degree in Metallurgy. In 1955, he worked for DOSCO Steel and was transferred to Toronto, Ontario in 1962. He later worked for Tree Island Steel in British Columbia. In 1970, Peter moved his family to Georgetown, South Carolina to manage Andrews Wire Mill. His last stop was Beaumont, TX as the Superintendent of Quality Control at Georgetown Texas Steel, North Star Steel and Gerdau Ameristeel where he worked for the remainder of his career. Peter retired in 2004 at age 73, and remained as a Consultant until 2020.

Peter met the love of his life, Hazel, in 1959 at the local hardware store in Sydney. Their first date was on Valentine’s Day, and they were married on October 8, 1960. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2020. Peter and Hazel shared an incredible life with four wonderful children and 6 grandchildren – the lights of his life!

A natural athlete, Peter played hockey, rugby, tennis, ping pong , chess and fencing. He served as the Captain of the Hockey and Rugby Teams in college. In later years and in order to spend more time with his children, he began fencing at age 54 and continued until the COVID pandemic.

Peter’s love of Celtic music followed him everywhere he went including his travels around the world. Peter was a member of Pipes & Drums of Southeast Texas, the Celtic Band Hazel’s Fault and attended “tune sessions” with his whistle, bass guitar and drum with friends and at B.D. Riley’s Irish Pub in Austin.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Peter was a Scout Master in Sydney, Toronto and Beaumont. He was also a member of the Irish Society, Scottish Society and a long standing member of the Wire Association. In addition, Peter drove cancer patients to Houston for treatment, and delivered Meals on Wheels twice a week until his time of death.

To us, he was known as St. Peter. He left a trail of goodwill everywhere he went and was beloved by all. His most treasured moments were those with his wife, children, grandchildren and friends. He started his day with a banana, breakfast bar and cup of coffee every morning, and much to Hazel’s dismay he enjoyed “resting his eyes” throughout the day after retirement. His favorite things included reading the funny papers, his Nanaimo Bars, Turtles and all things sweet – without ever gaining a pound!

Peter’s legacy lives on in his wife of 60 years, Hazel Power, of Beaumont and his beloved and cherished family; Daughter, Katherine Wilhelm and her husband, Tim, of Kyle; Son, Sean Power and his wife, Jami, of Maui; Daughter, Shena Power of Round Rock; Son, Conor Power and his wife, Elizabeth, of Sydney Australia and Grandchildren, Christopher Wilhelm, Shane Bradshaw, Alana Fay Power, Margaret Power, Liam Power and Daniel Power.

A COVID compliant private family Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Ave., Beaumont under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Masks are required. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Services will be streamed live on Peter’s Facebook.  Please join live on Facebook or view at a later time as the service will be posted.

Donations in memory of Peter Power are encouraged to Beaumont Nutritional Services, “Meals on Wheels,” 4590 Concord Road, Beaumont, TX 77703.

The family wishes to thank Harbor Home Health and Hospice for their amazing care of Peter in his final days. Donations are also encouraged to Harbor Hospice, 2450 N. Major Drive, Beaumont, TX 77713.

Peter is not gone.

He will be greatly missed by all who ever knew him

and will be in our hearts and memories forever.

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