December 7th 2017
PEDDLE, Roland Clarence
1931 – 2017
Roland Clarence Peddle from St. John’s Newfoundland passed away peacefully at his residence in Lethbridge Alberta on December 7th., 2017, with family by his side. Left to remember and cherish his 86 years of life are his beloved wife of 58 years, Barbara, daughter Janice, son Derek; Janice’s husband Andrew Kurmey and children Aaron (Sara) and Lauren; Derek’s wife Pauline and children Mahaliah and Makizak; sister-in-law Bernice Verbree, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Roland was predeceased by his parents Muriel and Roland Chesley Peddle, and sister-in-law Lilla Barron.
Roland, affectionately known as “Roly”, was born in 1931 in St. John’s and raised in Newfoundland with love and integrity by his parents Roland and Muriel. He carried these goals throughout his life in everything that he did. He often said the best thing he ever did was meet and later marry Barbara. A devoted family man, he was an educator by profession. He was a high school teacher at Bishops College in St. John’s for 27 years, from 1959 when the school opened, until 1986 when he was the last of the original staff at Bishops to retire. He taught Chemistry, Earth Science, Biology, and other subjects, and was also Department Head of Science for many years. He taught with passion and meticulous organization, typically being the first at school so as to prepare his Chemistry Lab for the day. He earned B.A.(Ed.) (1959), B.A. (1973), and Masters of Education (1980) degrees, all from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
When not with family or teaching, he enjoyed genealogy, stamp collecting, classical music, and, most of all, Amateur Radio. Roland had an intense curiosity and a broad knowledge of the world. This translated to radio; he obtained his licence in January 1952 (VO1D then VO1BD) and went on to contact well over 300 countries and regions as designated by A.R.R.L., including from Alberta (VE6RL). He held various executive and service posts with N.R.C., S.O.N.R.A., C.R.R.L., C.A.R.F. and then R.A.C., including VO QSL Bureau Manager. His contributions and accomplishments were recognised by awards such as S.O.N.R.A. Honourary Life Member (1996), and, in 2017, he was inducted into the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame, shortly before becoming a Silent Key. Roly has authored the book “Marconi to the Mobile Age: A History of Amateur Radio in Newfoundland and Labrador”, which is due for publication in 2018.
Roland was resilient to a variety of health challenges over the years, thanks in large part to the love and care of Barbara. He was a cancer survivor and battled diabetes for over 40 years, since 1974. His mind remained sharp throughout. With his quirky sense of humour, he often joked how “I’ve either had it, or I’ve had it out!”. The family will forever be grateful for the wonderful caregivers in the health care systems in St. John’s and, since 1997, in Lethbridge. Special thanks to all the caring staff of Good Samaritans West Highlands Centre, St. Therese Villa, and all the dedicated people throughout Chinook Regional Hospital, including EMS, and especially Dr. Morley Wong and the nurses and staff at the Lethbridge Dialysis Unit. You make a difference in people’s lives, each and every day.
Roland’s next chapter of education and science has begun. At his and the family’s request, Roland’s body has been donated to the University of Calgary School of Medicine for educational purposes, after which his remains will be cremated and returned to the family.
A longtime member of St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in St. John’s, he and Barbara joined St. Augustine’s Anglican Church when they moved to Lethbridge in 1997.
A Memorial Church Service will be held at St. Augustine’s, 411-11 Street South, Lethbridge Alberta on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 2:30p.m., with a reception to follow at the Church Hall. The Church Service will be led by the Reverend Canon James Robinson, whose wonderful friendship and compassion over the years are greatly appreciated.
No flowers by request. Donations may be made in Roland’s memory to Diabetes Canada (formerly Canadian Diabetes Association) at: www.diabetes.ca/donate; phone 1-800-BANTING (226-8464); or mail: Diabetes Canada, 1400-522 University Ave., Toronto, ON., M5G 2R5.

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