His love of traditional music and song continued throughout his life, a legacy he and his wife Kathleen (née McMullen) nurtured in their six children who in turn endeavour to pass on to the next generation.  He continued to perform favourites such as ‘The Mulcare River’, Newry Mountains and ‘The Green Fields round Ferbane’  well into old age.  Pete died in April 2010 age 83 years. 

Pete’s children: Peter, Jeromine, Patricia, Dolores. Oliver and Christine all sang and played music growing up and most still perform to some extent.  His daughter Patricia sang and played fiddle with various groups in the late 80‘s and 90’s touring throughout Europe, USA and Canada.  Since then she has been teaching traditional music throughout Armagh and neighbouring counties and still performs at festivals and sessions around the country.  Her sisters Dolores and Christine and brother Oliver are also renowned singers performing often at local sessions and events.  On occasion, the siblings perform together, creating a harmonious and powerful chorus in which the inheritance and influence of their father Pete is evident.