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Memorial in nature Much like his demeanour, the memorial service for beloved Parkrun member, father, grandfather, teacher, educator, environmentalist and everything in between, Peter George Fleming, was held in the heart of Wilson Botanic Park, next to the lake where the trees swayed and the birds sang. The serene setting was a reflection of the life
Peter held, and a reflection of his impact not just to his children, but to his grandchildren and their families as well. Held on Tuesday 14 January, it was an atmosphere filled with warmth, not just from the sun that shone through the clouds, but also from the shared memories of Peter’s life that remained with his family. Just days earlier over a hundred people had
joined the weekly Saturday Parkrun event, this time with a twist; participants were instead to take on the opposite direction, just as Peter did when he cheered on the runners as they trudged through the path. The service was led by Reverend Tony Duncan, but the stage was also shared by his four children, his grandchildren, his carer and representatives from the many groups that he had
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become part of. During the service, it was lamented that Peter was more than just a father, teacher or runner - he was a man who found joy in empowering others, embracing nature, and fostering that sense of curiosity, someone that lived not for himself but for others.
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