January 18, 1943 - July 14, 2009. Passed peacefully away after a valiant one-and-a-half year battle against lung cancer, Bill Peddle, 66 years. Predeceased by his parents James Harris Peddle (1967) and Mildred (Wall) Peddle (2003); sister Iris (1977). Left to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife of 43 years, Heddy (Tode); two dear children of whom he was so very proud: daughter Kristine Griba in Calgary; son Stephen William (Kimberley J. Blanchard) in St. John’s; and four dearly beloved grandsons: Nicholas and Harrison Griba in Calgary, Josh and Luke Peddle in St. John’s. Also, sister Ruby (Byron Butler, deceased) and her family in Windsor, Ontario and other parts of the world; brother David (Wendy) and his family in St. John’s and Carbonear; brother Raymond and his family in Nova Scotia and St. John’s; brother-in-law Lloyd Gunderson and his family in Selkirk, Manitoba; brother-in-law Wolf Tode (Nadine) and his family in London, Ontario, Halifax and Minneapolis, Minnesota; and a wide circle of other relatives and friends. Bill’s family gives thanks for the wonderful care he received at the Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, from the very capable and compassionate Oncologists, Dr. J. Greenland (Radiation), Dr. S. Rorke (Medical), Dr. J. McCarthy (Medical), and their staffs, and including the staffs at the Radiation and Chemotherapy Units. Thanks also to the nursing staff at HSC 4 North A, who helped make Bill’s last days so much more comfortable and bearable both for him and his family. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Monday, August 3, 2009, 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at Carnell’s Chapel on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow. A private family inurnment will take place at New Perlican, Trinity Bay, at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice or to the Canadian Power and Sail Foundation, a not-for-profit organization where Bill volunteered for many years teaching courses in boating safety and navigation: Canadian Power and Sail Foundation, 26 Golden Gate Court, Scarborough, Ont. M1P 3A5. To sign the memorial guest book or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.carnells.com.