Peter Hoaken
Died: April 5, 2022 | Place: Residence
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HOAKEN, Peter….
Passed away suddenly, on April 5th, 2022, at his home in London, in his 51st year of life. Peter is survived by his son, Spencer, daughter, Ella, and their mother Jennifer Crotogino, his mother Ellen and two sisters Susan Bergeron (Jeff), Nancy Trivett (Allan), and sister-in-law Lisa Hoaken. Predeceased by his father Paul (2011) and brother Eric (2019). He leaves behind cherished nieces and nephews. Peter was grateful for his very close friends who were an important part of his life. Thanks to Colleen for bringing happiness to Pete in his last few months.
Peter grew up in Kingston studying at Queens University, and then obtained his doctorate at McGill University. Peter then moved to London, where he became a professor of Psychology at Western University. Peter was passionate about science, books, the great outdoors, and the appropriate use of adverbs. His biggest source of joy was his children, whom he took great pride in.
Cremation has taken place; a celebration of Peter’s life will be held at a later date. In memory of Peter, donations can be made to London Food Bank, 926 Leathorne Street, London, Ontario N5Z 3M5, or Canadian Mental Health Association, 522 Peel Street, Woodstock, Ontario, N4S 1K3 would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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We are all so very sorry for this loss. We send love to Spencer, Ella, Jen and family. Our thoughts are with you al.
Terribly sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love to Spencer, Ella, Jen and the rest of Pete’s family
We are all very sorry, here in Barcelona.
RIP
It is with great sadness I heard of Peter’s passing. I had gotten to know him over the past few months in a setting we both attended weekly. He was full of wisdom and had great concern for others. My sincere condolences to Peter’s family. May he rest in peace.
Patrick Sullivan
I have known Blair, a friend to Peter, for years – and saw the notice on his fB wall.
As a stranger to his family, yet no stranger to grief, allow me to reach out with compassion in my heart to each heart touched by Peter’s passing.
We will remember Pete for his quick wit, love of physical activity (and poker!) and valuable friendship during our early career years together. Heartfelt condolences to Spencer, Ella, Jen, and all of his family.
Dearest Jen and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. My deepest condolences to you all. I still remember the first time I met Pete at Thomson House. It was a pleasure meeting him, all of you, and for many years after that meeting we had loads of fun and created fond memories…. magic punch is coming to mind. I’ll reflect on all the good times we shared together with a smile and a tear.
Love to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pete was a good friend and colleague and I offer my condolences to his family and other friends at this time.
I am sorry heartily sorry and have Pete’s family and friends in my thoughts. I knew Pete from Queen’s where he served as a mentor and friend to many. His energy and humour were infectious, and helped others through tough times.
I am very sorry. Sincere condolences.
Jennifer, Ella & Spencer know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
My deepest sympathies to Peter’s family. I knew Peter for always having time to enjoy sharing his sense of humour, stories and anecdotes. I’ll miss our conversations and your friendship. May you rest in peace.
Peter and I were colleagues since 2003, when he began in the Department of Psychology at Western University. On behalf of the faculty, students, and adjunct faculty in the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology, I wanted to express our deepest condolences to Peter’s family and friends. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Peter and I were colleagues since 2003, when he began in the Department of Psychology at Western University. On behalf of the faculty, students, and adjunct faculty in the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology, I wanted to express our deepest condolences to Peter’s family and friends. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
My condolences to all of Pete’s family. I was very shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. I met Peter on the basketball court in grade 7 and we went to high school together. We didn’t see much of each other after that but did connect at a Hip concert in 2016. My thoughts are with all his family and friends.
I am very saddened to learn of Pete’s passing and send deep condolences to his entire family. We were close in graduate school and a group of us had many (mis)adventures on the baseball field, at Thomson House and at the swimming pool at the Allen Memorial. Pete had a great sense of humour and was always up for fun times, but he was also very sensitive and empathic to the needs of others. A group of his classmates from McGill Psychology are working on setting up a memorial studentship of some kind in his name. Pete cared so much about teaching and his students we thought this would be a fitting tribute.
I send my deepest condolences to the Hoaken family. Although Pete and I had not spoken in many years, I will always cherish the fun and amazing times that we shared in graduate school, including Thomson House, softball, the pool behind the Allen, BBQs, playing Axis and Allies, downhill skiing trip, roadtrip to PEI for our friend’s wedding, stimulating conversations, and otherwise just hanging out. Pete was so passionate, energetic, and full of life that it is hard to fathom him passing away. I often say how graduate school was like an extended childhood for me, and Pete was a special part of those years. Rest in peace, brother.
Dr. Hoaken was one of my favourite professors at Western and I credit him for being one of my biggest supporters in getting into grad school. He was one wacky and endearing guy, and I’m so sorry he’s gone.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Pete’s family. He will be missed.
Very sad to hear about Peter’s passing. Although his internship years with me at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal occurred long ago, his energy, enthusiasm and humour remained engrained in my memory. My sympathy to the family.
So shocked and sad to hear of Peter’s passing. He and I worked together while completing our pre-doctoral internship at the Royal Victoria Hospital in 2001. We shared many laughs and I always appreciated his witty and dry sense of humour. My sincerest condolences to his family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of this loss. Dr. Hoaken was one of the professors who stood out the most during my time at Western. He was a great support to me while I was applying for graduate school. Sending my condolences and best wishes to his friends and family
I did not know Peter, but he was an extraordinary mentor to my daughter, Annah. She is devastated by his loss as am I. I had hoped to meet him someday and thank him for inspiring and helping my child to pursue her PhD in psychology at St. Andrews University. Thank you Dr. Hoaken. You will be sorely missed. May your memory be a blessing. And may your family find peace.
I am so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. We were practicum students years ago at the Allan Memorial Institute. I remember him fondly getting excited about CBT and Where the Wild Things Are. We had some good times. My sincere condolences to all of those who are grieving his loss.
Peter and I were colleagues in Pihl’s lab at McGill, then much more recently friends who shared a few adventures together, mostly around cycling and football. I will miss him. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
I have just found out about Pete’s passing as I was unable to reach him on LinkedIn and a Google search sadly led me this page.
I would like to pass on my sincere sympathy and belated condolences to Pete’s family and friends and also pay tribute to Pete.
I met Pete backpacking in Lyon, France exactly 23 years ago on Bastille Day 1999, and he was an absolute inspiration to me. As a novice backpacker the Youth Hostel experience was a little intimidating to me but Pete was one of the first people I met and his energy, enthusiasm and leadership soon saw him gathering a group of us together for an Alfresco meal of bread, cheese and red wine sourced from a local convenience store and then head off into town to enjoy the celebrations. It was a fantastic night on the town which I wouldn’t have experienced without Pete’s encouragement and enthusiasm.
As an experienced traveller, over the next couple of days Pete gave me some much needed advice about ‘life on the road’ which ensured that when we parted company a couple of days later – he headed for Dijon and I went to Marseille – I was better equipped to enjoy the weeks ahead.
Thanks Pete! You were an inspiration!
I am devastated to read of Peter’s passing. He helped me through a very tough time in my life and was truly instrumental in my life. I pass along my condolences to his family and friends.
Peter…So sad that you’re gone. You helped me tremendously. And you know that. Rest in peace buddy.
I did my undergrad in psychology at Dalhousie. Pete was one of my favourite teachers for his infectious passion, casual style and sense of humour, and his genuine care for his students. He was a big factor in my pursuing a career in psychology. I volunteered in his lab there and have fond memories of serving alcohol to undergrads, seeing how their intoxication affected their reading of facial expressions, and then watching movies together while they sobered up. I remember a funny “Who’s On First” type of miscommunication in which I asked him what music he was listening to on his headphones and he replied “Garbage”. I laughed and said, “it’s okay if it’s garbage, but who is it”..
Pete was so supportive to me as I went through the grad school application process, writing me letters of recommendation and coaching me through. Though we haven’t remained in touch in the last few years, I always knew he was the type of person I could still reach out to anytime for guidance, support, or just a good laugh. So sad to learn of his passing and wishing his family nothing but the best. I’m so grateful to have known him.
Pete and Jen were classmates of mine at McGill. I remember having thanksgiving dinner during first year at McGill at Pete and Nancy’s apartment on Pine. We had a good number of our class there, those are the sort of memories that your cherish as a student. Pete used to wear a McGill t-shirt, grey with red lettering, I Ioved it, I was finally was able to purchase one from McGill a couple of months ago. I planned on giving him a call or email at Western to see how he was and chat about old times, but then I found out about his passing. I am saddened to hear about this, all the best to Jen, Spencer and Ella.