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At 82 years of age, Mary Jean Grace Peddie passed away at Toronto General Hospital on August 28, 2017.

Mrs. Peddie was born at Sprucedale, Ontario on March 26, 1935 and was the daughter of Victor William and Mary Agnes (Todd) Hopcraft, both deceased. She was married to Donald John Peddie, the son of John Carl and Emma Jane (Dailey) Peddie, at Sprucedale United Church on September 22, 1954. Her husband predeceased her.

Mrs. Peddie is survived by four sons and a daughter. They are Michael John (Lynn) Peddie of Parry Sound; Brian William (Alice) Peddie of Utterson; Donald Grant Peddie of Huntsville; Janice Grace (Jeffrey) Blakelock of Huntsville; and Andrew Todd (Jean) Peddie of Toronto.

Mrs. Peddie is survived by a sister Lois Amy Merle (Cliff) Tofflemire of Huntsville and a brother Victor William (Mary) Hopcraft of Gravenhurst. She is also survived by a sister-in-law Lee of Dorchester, Ontario. She is predeceased by her brother-in-law William Peddie.

She is the aunt of Mary (Frazer), Doug (Judy), Patsy (Don), Lynda (Tom), Kathy (Ed), Susan.

She is also Grammie of John (Meggie), Jennifer (Hans), Laura (Dan), Catherine (Eric), Corrie (Ben), Maryke, Bryna (Steve), Brendon (Sarah), Bryan (Sarah), Brittany (Sean), Bryson. She is also proud great-grandmother (“G.G.”) of Lilah, Tully, Abigail, Jeremiah, Hannah, Rhett, and Baby Sargeant.

Mrs. Peddie was a loving family woman who encouraged faith, hope, charity and wisdom. She enjoyed being surrounded by her loving family.

After completing her education at Sprucedale she worked for Bell Telephone as a switchboard operator with her sister before raising her family. Later, she and Don owned their own school buses for Huntsville and later sold them to Hammond.

Her memory is our keepsake,

With which we’ll never part,

God has her in His keeping,

We have her in our hearts.

Grace was a special person and will be sorely missed by family and friends. God Bless you all. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 11:30am to 1pm.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Grace Peddie will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 1pm in the Addison Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home 15 High Street, Huntsville, ON. Interment at Hutcheson Memorial Cemetery, Huntsville. A reception will follow at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, the Toronto Gerneral Hospital Foundation or the Huntsville Hospital Foundation, would be appreciated 

 

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  1. Our deepest condolence for your loss. We were very saddened to hear of Grace’s passing. I (Debra) have many fond memories of Grace and Don and family when I lived in Utterson. It was also wonderful to connect with her again in Parry Sound when she and Grant attended Dolly Jacklin’s funeral (my Mom) a couple of years back. We send our thoughts and prayers to all of Grace’s family.

  3. Dear Janice and familyI catered many family gatherings for your mom and she was always such a special lady. She always had time to stop and say hello and usually snuck a fancy sandwich or two before the gang arrived!!
    With love and prayers , Joanne

  4. Dear Janice and ToddI was so sorry to hear about your Mom and received the news with quite a jolt. Your mother was quite the lady, a fun loving person and was mild mannered. She always shared her good news and bad news while sitting in my chair. You will certainly miss her as I will. My deepest sympathies to the both of you and your families. Thank you for calling Dr. Kennedy’s office to let us know. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Linda Dunmore hygienist at Dr. KENNEDY’S OFFICE

  5. Janice and family. Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Our thoughts are with you.

  6. Grant my friend and Clan Peddie we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, a few lines fae the bard…Farewell to the mountains high covered with snow;
    Farewell to the straths and green valleys below;
    My heart ’s in the Highlands wherever I go.

  7. So sorry to hear of Mrs Peddie’s passing. She was my school bus driver as a child, and she was the best part of my school day! Please know that you are all in my thoughts. She was a very special lady! Mike and I send warm wishes and hugs to all of you.

  8. So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing….Mom’s are special and irreplaceable
    Very sincerely
    Patty & Jim

  9. Dear Lynn and Mike: Our deepest condolences to the whole Peddie family…we are very sorry for your loss….Mike, your mom was a very special lady who always had a lovely smile to share with others and brighten their day.

  10. We are so sad for your family at the loss of this wonderful woman. She had a smile and encouraging word for both Wayne and I . Our prayers are with each one of you. We are away on holidays, so we will miss the funeral but wanted you to know that we will be thinking of you on this hard day.
    God bless all of you.
    Wayne aka. Hackett and Wendy Stahls

  11. Our heartfelt condolences to all of the family at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  12. The Peddie Family: It was with much sorrow that I read of your Mom’s recent passing. In my Huntsville years (1970-1975) your Dad and Mom became good friends of mine and I always enjoyed conversations and interactions with them. Grant was in my Grade Seven class at Huntsville Public School–a good and cooperative student as I recall. My wife and I encounter Brian at Food Basics often…a bright spot in our day. May God give you comfort and peace as you pass through this bereavement in your family circle. “God is our refuge and strength

  13. Grant and Janice, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time.

  14. Dear Janice and Jeff & family.We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers, Again we are so sorry for your loss, Bob & Pat and family.

  16. Janice & Grant & Families Rob & I are so sorry tohere of the loss of your mom. She will be sadly missed
    by everyone. All the best

    Carol Mattice & Rob McIelwain

  17. Grant and family;Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mom. Know that I am always here for you, and am sending light and love your way.

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