Entered into rest at the Brockville General Hospital on Monday January 14, 2013. Petrus Kester of Brockville, formerly of Prescott aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the former Nelly deWit. Dear father of Josee Bulgarelli (Renzo) of Missouri, Rob Kester of Prescott, Ted Kester (Kim) of Brockville, Marie-Lene Tessier (Paul) of Minden and Maria Stead (David) of Sarnia. Cherished grandfatherof Chris, Mike and Daniel Bulgarelli, Kaila and Dustin Kester, Alyssa and Bryson Kester, Eric Baine, Lindsay Kester and Reilly Stead. Great-grandfather of Kalie and Tanner. Peter is also survived by a sister Mien Bosman of Holland as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jerardus and Johanna (vanderSande) Kester as well as 15 siblings. The Liturgy of the Christian Funeral will be celebrated on Saturday January 19, 2013 at St. John Bosco Parish at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations directed to the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation Palliative Care would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl St. East Brockville entrusted with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent online at www.barclayfuneralhome.com