“Gentle giant” will be missed
Lomax had been an active member of the community for over 30 years and was part of Wakefields Real Estate since 1984.
‘HOW does one sum up the life of a man who has done so much for the overall betterment of the community?’- is a question that resonated with many after learning about the death of respected and caring Yellowwood Park resident Peter James Lomax.
Lomax had been an active member of the community for over 30 years and was part of Wakefields Real Estate since 1984. The community stalwart and property doyen touched many through his commitment to helping others. His daughter Jocelyn Lomax shared details about her father’s selfless and caring nature, and said he will always be remembered for helping those who were victims of circumstance.
“My dad always believed everyone deserved a chance at life and people knew they could rely on him for anything. After learning about his death to sarcoma cancer, there were tons of stories, with people reflecting on the impact he made in bettering their circumstances. My dad supported many projects in the area, including Highway Hospice in support of cancer and the victim unit at Montclair SAPS in support of abused children. Almost all the children of the area referred to my dad as their second father because he guided and supported them as if they were his own,” said Jocelyn.
Reminiscing on the amazing man that raised her, Jocelyn explained that his humble and kind soul was both unique and irreplaceable. She said his presence will be sorely missed by many. In addition to assisting and supporting small businesses in the area, Lomax lived a life of purpose, seeking daily to turn a frown upside down, help house the homeless, guide the lost and be a living example of the kindness that still exists in this world.
Yellowwood Park’s ‘gentle giant’, as Peter was affectionately known by some, is survived by his wife Fiona Lomax and children Matthew and Jocelyn Lomax, after his battle ended with the rare cancer which arises in the bones and connective tissue. “I feel that my dad, having been the rare kind of man that he was, he had to pick up the rarest cancer of them all,” said Jocelyn, who now plans to be an advocate behind the awareness of sarcoma cancer, in honour of her father’s death and to help educate others about the disease.
The Wakefields Yellowwood Park branch extended its heartfelt farewell to their boss, who they valued as a wonderful man. “His untimely passing was a shock and has left a huge void in our lives. Our deepest condolences go out to his beloved family during this devastating time,” said the local Wakefields team.
