Eugene Joseph Peck
Born In: Baddeck
Born: February 24th, 1959
Passed in: Baddeck
Passed on: June 2nd, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear son, brother, uncle, nephew and great friend to many, Eugene Joseph Peck of Wagmatcook First Nation.
Eugene passed away peacefully in the morning of June 2, 2016, surrounded by his brothers, sister, friends and family, after a six month battle with cancer, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital in Baddeck.
Born in Baddeck on Feb. 24, 1959, he was the son of Benjamin Peck Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Francis) Peck. Eugene was a member of the Blessed Kateri Tekawitha parish, Wagmatcook.
Eugene is survived by his brothers, Leonard, Anthony, Roger (Angela), Ben (Martha), Calvin, Lester (Ann), all of Wagmatcook; sister, Jane Elizabeth, Wagmatcook; aunt, Jean Peck, Eskasoni; godchildren, Frances Helen Googoo, Lucas Isadore, Anthony Ryan Stevens and Elaine Stevens. Eugene considered Benedict Pierro Sr., Wagmatcook and Florence (Pierro) Phillips, Maine, USA, as his brother and sister; godmother, Martha Isadore.
He was predeceased by maternal grandmother, Annie C. Pierro; paternal grandparents, Mary Susan Isadore and Abraham Peck, Eskasoni; sisters, Martha and Sandra; brothers, Abraham, Gregory and Cyril; nephews, Cyrus, Joshua and Nilan; nieces, Elizabeth Ann, Cyndi Joy, Vanessa, (twins) Angelica and Angelina; godfather, Roddie Pierro.
Eugene loved playing TV bingo. He liked listening to the oldies. Eugene would go to the pilgrimage to St. Anne de Beaupre some years ago, as well. Eugene was his dad’s caregiver until he got sick a few months ago. His best friend, Ronald Stevens Jr. will miss him also.
We would like to thank Molly Pierro and Fr. Paul Abbass for the prayers at the hospital. Thanking Kim Denny for doing up the memorial cards and Chief Norman Bernard for all his help. Many thanks to Audrey and Vera Pierro for being there for us and the catering. Also a huge thank you to Eugene’s favourite nurse, Jackie Doucette from the palliative care unit in Sydney. Thanks to all the nurses and doctors from both hospitals VCMH and CBRH. We appreciate all you have done for us. Thank You.
The body is resting at the residence of Benjamin Peck Sr., 22 Church Loop, Wagmatcook with visitation starting Monday, June 6th after 2 p.m. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Katheri Tekawitha Church, Wagmatcook with Fr. Paul Abbass officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Arrangments under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck, N.S.
macaskillsfuneralhome@gmail.com.