WHITE, Peter James

Peter White was a top man. The most common statement I hear from people who knew him is “a gentleman”. This is often followed up by ” except on the Rugby pitch”
I met Peter in 1968 in Montreal when he was playing Rugby for the Town of Mount Royal Rugby Club (TMR). Whilst we played at the say club, I was no where near Peter’s level. I was told at the time that if Peter had made himself available, he would be selected to play for Canada. But that was not for Peter, he was far to modest a man for that and played for only one club, TMR.
Peter worked as a Metallurgist at Pratt & Whitney in Canada, played Rugby in the summer and skied in the winter. Peter returned to Australia a couple of years before I did but we made contact again in Sydney through mutual friends and Mosman Rugby Union Football Club (Peter played at a higher grade than I). We subsequently finished up working for the same company, David Brown Gear Industries in Bulli with Peter full-filling the most important roll of Metallurgist and in charge of Quality Control.
It was a pleasure to know and have continual contact with Peter over so many years. We had a number of mutual friends, colleagues and team mates who were and are spread around different places in the world. I have been delighted when contacted by any of these people in the past, informing me that they were visiting Australia from places like Canada, Asia and Europe. However it didn’t ever take long to understand that the primary reason for the personal aspect of their visit was to meet and see the legend; Peter White again! Such an impression Peter left with everyone who knew him. He is sadly missed

Judith, and family,
I was very sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. I have many fond memories of bike riding with him. My deepest sympathies.
Julia