Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick's Mercy Home on Friday, November 18, 2016 surrounded by his family. John (Jack) Peddle of Old Shop, aged 81 years. Predeceased by his parents, James and Paula (Brazil) and brother, Frank. Leaving to mourn and celebrate his life with thanksgiving are his devoted and loving wife of 58 years, Mildred (Hutchings); loving children, Todd (Tom), Kelly Reddigan (Adrian), Lisa (Marc) and Lori (Leigh-Ann); his cherished grandson, Alec; brother, Joe Peddle; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and all his nieces and nephews. John had a long and distinguished career at the Western Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook where he raised his family before retiring in his hometown of Old Shop. He will be remembered as a devoted family man whose presence brought laughter and joy wherever he ventured. He was an avid hockey player who enjoyed the game into his seventies and was a founding member of Western Memorial Regional Hospital Medicine Cup. Thanks to the amazing staff of 2 East of St. Patrick's Mercy Home. A very heartfelt thank you for the care given to our father during his illness. You are very special. Visitation will be held at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John's on Saturday, November 19th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 7:00pm - 9:00pm and at Warren's Funeral Home in Dildo, Sunday, November 20th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 21st at the St. Alphonsus Church, Whitbourne at 1:00pm. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Old Shop. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Jack's memory can be made to St. Patrick's Mercy Home Foundation or Parkinson's Society of Newfoundland & Labrador. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo. To leave a message of condolence or to sign the online guest book please visit www.warrensfuneralhome.ca