Obituary
Derek died peacefully at the Health Sciences Center in St. John’s on Saturday, August 27, at age of 72 years following a painful two-year battle with dementia and, more recently, severe lung disease.
Leaving to mourn his partner, Susan Roberts, and his son Jude (Amy) in Nova Scotia. Also grieving his loss, his sister Kay Hall (late Jack Hall) in St. John’s and his brother Boyd of Toronto. Remembering Derek with fond memories are Sue’s children, Monica of Bali, Indonesia (Ida Bagus Putu Diatmika) and Justin of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Predeceased by his first wife Sarah Troyer (Binky) and his parents Alfred and Minne, as well as his sisters Vera (Joe Sullivan), Shirley (Harold Ellis} and his brother Gerald Pelley. Sadly missed by Susan’s family, his sister-in-law Jeanette Pelley and a wide circle of family and friends, in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia including those in the music community in St. Johns of which he was an active member for many years.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, St. John’s on Friday September 2nd, 2022 from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm.
A celebration of Derek’s life will be held at a later date.
Those who wish may make a contribution in Derek’s memory to the School of music at Memorial University.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Derek Keith Pelley 2022..
Death notice for the town of: St-John’s, Province: T-N