D. Claire Peddle
1923-2018
It is with heavy hearts her family
announce the passing of D. Claire Peddle, formerly of Hampton, on
Wednesday June 20, 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital at the age
of 95. Born in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Arthur W.
and Eileen (Stanton) Butland. Claire is survived by her daughter Karen
Belanger (Andre) of Hampton, grandchildren; Jason Belanger (Katrina)
of Pickering, Ontario and Jasmine McCue (Tony) of Coleman, Alberta,
great-grandchildren; Nathan and Carolyn Belanger and Jolie and Orson
McCue. Claire was predeceased by her husband Ian, son Bruce, sister
Marion Gotell, and brother Arthur (Buddy) Butland.
When Claire retired from Rothesay Paper, little
did they know that their gift of golf clubs would begin a lifelong
passion for the game. For twenty five years, Ian and Claire were
“snowbirds”, heading south when the Hampton Golf Club closed
and returning in the spring for opening day. Competitive by nature, an
extensive collection of trophies and medals are a testament to her
mastery of the game. Her last game was played at the age of 93 and her
last stroke sank a twenty foot putt on the 9th
hole.
Aside from Florida travel, Claire and
Ian enjoyed cruising. Although special anniversaries and birthdays
were celebrated at sea, any occasion would
do.
Claire appreciated music. She loved classical and choral
music and the Canadian Tenors. The light opera of Gilbert and Sullivan
was a favourite because of the lyrics, which she recited often as well
as other poets including Shakespeare and Robert Service. The nightly
ritual of washing dishes was always accompanied by poetry. The nurses
on 5CS have been the beneficiary of many stanzas of late and a few
toasts to accompany the glass of water that washed down the
pills.
Claire was also a knitter of custom fitted socks
and many of us have warm feet because of her skill. Claire enjoyed
children and took an avid interest in her grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Although geographic distance prevented frequent
encounters, SKYPE provided some interesting entertainment. Her sense
of humour and grace will be missed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street,
Hampton, NB, where visitation will be held on Wednesday, June
27th, 2018 from 6-8 pm. Internment will be in Hampton Rural
Cemetery at a later date.
Many thanks to the staff of 5CS for their excellent
care.
Donations in memory of Claire may be made to a
charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the
family and memorial donations may be made through
ReidsFH.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of D Claire Peddle 19232018.source
Death notice for the town of: Hampton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick